The Ark - The cast

It's a cast to make even Cecil B. DeMille's hormones bubble. Twelve biblical saints and sinners rubbing shoulders on the world's most famous floating zoo. And we've been inviting visitors to this site to play one of The Ark's Divine Dozen from the comfort of their own home. Who would you choose from this list of 18 possibles?

		Bathsheba She is: stunningly beautiful, a bathroom hog, rather easily swayed by others. Most likely to say: "Won't be long, just doing my hair."

		Daniel He is: a big personality, decisive, risk-taker, has weird dreams, good with fierce animals. Most likely to say: "Don't worry, it's only a lion! Or did I dream that, too?"

		David He is: handsome, musical, guitar-playing, occasionally ruthless, prone to talking in rhyme, will take on anyone and anything, no matter how big. Most likely to say: "Let's have a song. I'll get my guitar. Does anyone here know Kum Ba Ya?"

		Elijah He is: a dramatic personality, but prone to self-doubt and can be moody, a worker of strange but impressive miracles. Most likely to say: "Why wash up when you can turn the plates into sugar? Ta da!"

		Esther She is: a babe, courageous, good at social mixing, big love interest. Most likely to say: "Cheer up, everyone."

		Eve She is: an earth mother, secretive, veggie, fond of apples and snakes, talks to animals. Most likely to say: "What do you know, my towel's dropped off again."

		Jezebel She is: Smart and ambitious, queenly, enjoys plotting, big on makeup and perfumes. Most likely to say: "Off with his head."

		Job He is: philosophical, a bit down in the dumps, patient, keen on moisturising and skin creams. Most likely to say: "Another boil. Well, that's just typical. Thank you, God."

		John the Baptist He is: a special diet freak, black-and-white when it comes to discussing issues, something of a loner. Most likely to say: "Repent!"

		Jonah He is: a bit of a gloom'n'doom merchant, volatile, likey to go overboard at the slightest provocation, not a good swimmer, phobic about water. Most likely to say: "Woe!"

		Joseph He is: a fashion victim, vain, drama queen, has interesting dreams, fond of musicals (especially about himself). Most likely to say: "I closed my eyes, ah-ah-ah, drew back the curtain."

		Martha She is: a practical, tidy-the-place-up type, always busy, keen on rotas and chivvying. Most likely to say: "Come on, everybody, if we all just do our fair share, I won't have to get cross."

		Mary Magdalene She is: flirtatious, funny, sensitive, caring, artistic, into perfume, has a classic "I was once a sinner like you" conversion story. Most likely to say: "There, there."

		Moses He is: a natural leader (according to him), big beard, big on the rules, can be short-tempered. Most likely to say: "Number 11: Thou shalt not hog the bathroom".

		Nebuchadnezzar He is: macho and prone to be vain, used to being obeyed, has mood swings, touchy about his grass-eating phase. Most likely to say: " Mwwwahahahahahaha!"

		Paul He is: serious, confrontational, given to sending people notes, holds conservative views on women, relationships, etc. Most likely to say: "Tut tut."

		Samson He is: strong and thick, excellent at DIY jobs, has an eye for the ladies, impatient with animals. Most likely to say: "Head shaving? I'll get back to you on that one."

		Simon Peter He is: impulsive, warmhearted and idealistic, has the keys to The Ark, wants to lead the group, loves fish. Most likely to say: "Whoops. Sorry."