New BBC Documentary Series - "The Miracles of Jesus"

UPDATE: I've now reviewed this programme, and hope to post an interview with its producer Jean-Claude Bragard shortly.

BBC1 is to show a three part series looking at the miracles of Jesus, set to start on the 30th July 2006. The series called "The Miracles of Jesus" is produced by Jean-Claude Bragard who also produced 2001's 3 part documentary about Jesus "Son of God" (also known as "Jesus: The Complete Story" in the US).

As ever there's a good bit of info on the BBC website with a reasonably detailed overview of each programme which are split up as follows:

Programme One
In first-century Galilee, what did miracles mean?
Programme Two
Did Jesus really believe he was the son of God?
Programme Three
The most astonishing miracle of all.

There's also a special feature - Jesus's miracles: the ancient and modern meanings. At over 2800 words it's quite extensive for a programme's website, and I imagine it covers most of what the programme will do. There are some interesting interpretations there - very strong on putting the miracles in a first century Jewish context, and noting the resonances with key events in Israelite history.

Usually these documentaries have a number of interesting contributors. "Son of God" had a number including Mark Goodacre, and Tom Wright who was critical of the final programme. That said, on the basis of the information given on the website it looks like Wright may well be involved again this time. One comment in particular has Wright written all over it:

The widow's son, Jairus' daughter and Lazarus were resuscitated or revived: they would eventually die again. Jesus on the other hand would live forever. His resurrection entailed a complete transformation in his body and spirit, a complete victory over death

The series is showing at 6:35pm on BBC1 over three Sundays, starting on the 30th July.