Inside the Jesus Army
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. In parallel to this history, a group of former members undergo specialist post-cult counselling to help them come to terms with their indoctrination.
The series will receive its world premiere at Sheffield DocFest this June, 2025.
Both episodes of 'Inside the Jesus Army' will be available in July on BBC2 and BBCiplayer.
