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Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army
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Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army

Sun, Jul 27, 2025
  • Documentary
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

In the 1970s, a group of idealistic Christians, led by firebrand preacher Noel Stanton, attempted to create a heaven on Earth in rural Northamptonshire. With testimony by former members, their children and community Elders, this compelling series traces the story of the Jesus Fellowship from its hippy origins to the high-profile launch of the Jesus Army in the late 1980s, followed by its shocking demise in the 2000s.

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  • BBC Two↗
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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

Running · 2 aired
Season 1
2 episodes · 2 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Sun, Jul 27, 2025 · 58m

    A look at the origins of the Jesus Fellowship, in which an early vision of communal living and spiritual commitment becomes more disciplined, violent and controlling.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Sun, Jul 27, 2025 · 58m

    As more and more people are drawn into the Jesus Army through its outreach schemes, the 'modesty culture' within the organisation takes a dark turn.