The Apostles

Peter, the Galilean fisherman, ended his life with his martyrdom in Rome.

Looking at Andrew's life and the legends that grew up around him, including the place of his bones in the story of Christian development.

John, part of Jesus' inner circle, was exiled on the Greek island of Patmos where tradition believes he wrote the Book of Revelation; charting his life and career to assess his contemporary impact through the literature named after him.

James, a Galilean fisherman, is the first martyred apostle; his influence and legacy live on today in the pilgrim journey through Northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela where his relics are kept.

A despised tax collector turns up as the patron saint of bankers and a potential role model for city tycoons; his memory lives on the first gospel named after him.

Thomas' story and the impact of his gospel on the Christian community in southern India.

Legend suggests that Bartholomew and Philip worked as a team travelling from Egypt to Mesopotamia.

Beyond appearing in the list of disciples, very little is known of James, Jude and Simon.

A symbol of evil and treachery for years, Judas may be undeserving of this reputation.

A look at Mary Magdalene's life as a close follower of Jesus, and how she is a role model for Christians.