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==Abstract==
==Abstract==
The film focuses on Pontius Pilate's most momentous decision told from his point of view.  
The film focuses on Pontius Pilate's most momentous decision told from his point of view.  
On 2 April 1939, the TV play ''Caesar's Friend'' had been the first fictional work of biblical subject to be aired on television; see [[Caesar's Friend (1939 BBC), TV film]].
After suspending its programs during WW2, BBC resumed its activities on 7 June 1946. A second version of the same play was broadcast on 1 May 1947 with some members of the original cast.


==Editions ==
==Editions ==
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[[Category:English language--1940s|1947 BBC]]
[[Category:English language--1940s|1947 BBC]]


[[Category:Gospels Studies--1940s|1947 BBC]]
[[Category:Christian Origins Studies--1940s|1947 BBC]]
[[Category:Gospels Studies--Fiction|1947 BBC]]
[[Category:Christian Origins Studies--Fiction|1947 BBC]]
[[Category:Gospels Studies--English|1947 BBC]]
[[Category:Christian Origins Studies--English|1947 BBC]]





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Caesar's Friend (1947) is a TV film (sound, B&W, 90m), produced by the BBC. Based on Caesar's Friend (1933 Dixon, Morrah), play.

Abstract

The film focuses on Pontius Pilate's most momentous decision told from his point of view.

On 2 April 1939, the TV play Caesar's Friend had been the first fictional work of biblical subject to be aired on television; see Caesar's Friend (1939 BBC), TV film.

After suspending its programs during WW2, BBC resumed its activities on 7 June 1946. A second version of the same play was broadcast on 1 May 1947 with some members of the original cast.

Editions

Produced in Great Britain (1947). Broadcast on 1 May 1947.

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