Our first Production Focus of 2011 looks at the highlight of drama for BBC One HD this Christmas.

This gripping and vibrant adaptation shows the Nativity from a fresh viewpoint, highlighting how seemingly ordinary people reacted to the extraordinary and miraculous events that befell them.

Rich in colour and humour the remarkable events that led up to Jesus's birth will unfold across the four nights. From the epic journey of the wise men to the poignant tale of Thomas - a poor shepherd - whose waning faith in God is revived as he kneels beside the crib of the new born king. Jordan's Nativity is a spectacular Christmas treat for the whole family.  

The drama tells the traditional tale known to millions from a very human perspective. With Mary and Joseph's enduring love story at the centre this familiar story is given a contemporary twist, as the drama follows Joseph and Mary from their initial courtship - Joseph desperate to win the heart of Mary - to his emotional turmoil at her unexpected pregnancy.

Read more about it in this Press pack .

For over 20 years, Tony Jordan has been one of the UK's most successful screenwriters.

In 2005, he was ready for a new challenge, forming his own production company - Red Planet Pictures. Established that year, with the backing of KUDOS FILM AND TELEVISION, Red Planet Pictures was commissioned by the BBC to make HOLBY BLUE.which was re-commissioned for an extended second series. Red Planet has subsequently made two series of CRASH, an innovative medical drama, for BBC Wales, as well as THE NATIVITY for BBC One. Find out more about Red Planet Pictures.  

The Production Focus strand is where members from a Production team tell the story of their programme from Idea through production to its screening and beyond and then enter into an audience discussion

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Tony Jordan (Writer and Exec producer), Coky Giedroyc (Director), Ruth Kenley-Letts (Producer), Red Planet Pictures

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