British Expatriate Network

What on earth is this idea all about...

http//media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,14173,1695198,00.html?gusrc=rss

"The BBC plans to mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ this Easter with an hour-long live procession through the streets of Manchester featuring pop stars from The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays and featuring songs by The Smiths and New Order.

In the programme, called Manchester Passion, a character representing Jesus will sing the legendary Joy Division anthem Love Will Tear Us Apart before dueting his arch-betrayer Judas on the New Order hit Blue Monday, according to senior church sources involved in the production.

Mary Magdelene, the penitent whore of the New Testament, is also getting in on the act she is being lined up to sing the Buzzcocks hit Ever Fallen in Love (with Someone You Shouldn't have) accompanied by a string band.

Former Happy Monday and Celebrity Big Brother winner Bez will play a disciple."


lol

So which has-been Mancunian pop star gets nailed up?

Noel and Liam Gallagher will play disciples Peter and Andrew. Mark E Smith is being courted for the role of John The Baptist, Ian Brown is going to play Barabbas, Shaun Ryder will play Lazarus, naturally wink and special guest star persian salesmen will be played by the Inspiral carpets smile
Theyre going to be totally 'mad for it!!' mrgreen
Sorted 8)

Why doesn't the BBC just leave Easter to the Christians and just show Ben Hur and James Bond movies again like it always does.

Isn't is a bit cheeky to hijack a religious ceremony and turn it into a pantomine full of gooning mancs. Not really sure who benefits from this other than those who get paid to gad about in sandals and frocks.

Can't imagine Saudia Arabian TV trying this on with Ramadan. shock