The Wednesday Play · SEASON 5
Son of Man
Episode 25 · 1969-04-16

- Drama
Episode overview
Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.
Season 5 episodes
1. Mrs Lawrence Will Look After It1968-08-21
2. Spoiled1968-08-28
3. The Gorge1968-09-04
4. A Night with Mrs. Da Tanka1968-09-11
5. Charlie1968-09-18
6. Anyone For Tennis?1968-09-25
7. Mooney and his Caravans1968-10-02
8. The Lower Largo Sequence1968-10-09
9. Hello, Good Evening and Welcome1968-10-16
10. A Bit of Crucifixion, Father1968-10-23
11. Nothing Will be The Same1968-10-30
12. A Beast With Two Backs1968-11-06
13. On the Eve of Publication1968-11-27
14. The Fabulous Frump1969-01-08
15. Smoke Screen1969-01-15
16. Dr. Aitkinson's Daughter1969-01-21
17. The Apprentices1969-01-29
18. Birthday1969-02-05
19. The Big Flame1969-02-12
20. A Serpent in Putney1969-02-19
21. Bami Powl Zapl1969-03-05
22. Cathy Come Home1969-03-28
23. Sling Your Hook1969-04-02
24. A Child and a Half1969-04-09
25. Son of Man1969-04-16
26. The Exiles1969-04-23
27. Blodwen, Home from Rachel's Marriage1969-04-30