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Father Michael, a Catholic priest presiding over a Northern urban parish, who is modern, maverick, and reassuringly flawed, must be confidante, counselor and confessor to a congregation struggling to reconcile its beliefs with the challenges of daily life.
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Father Michael, a Catholic priest presiding over a Northern urban parish, who is modern, maverick, and reassuringly flawed, must be confidante, counselor and confessor to a congregation struggling to reconcile its beliefs with the challenges of daily life.
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Episode 1
Father Michael reaches out to a troubled parishioner, a single mother-of-three, who is badly struggling for money after a series of unfortunate events - but she rejects his attempts to help.
Directed by Ashley Pearce
Episode 2
Father Michael counsels a desperate gambler, and a devoted mother witnesses the fatal police shooting of her mentally ill son - a tragedy the priest thinks he could have prevented.
Directed by Ashley PearceGuest stars Fionn Walton
Episode 3
With the community in shock, Father Michael comforts PC Powell, who is being pressured to back up his colleagues' questionable version of events.
Directed by Ashley Pearce
Episode 4
Father Michael risks breaking the seal of confession as he tries to help Roz Demichelis, while his childhood flashbacks intensify as his mother's condition deteriorates.
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Episode 5
Father Michael has to mediate when Helen's devout brother, Daniel, clashes violently with her gay neighbour, Carl, as all try to come to terms with Vernon's death.
Guest stars Fionn Walton
Episode 6
Father Michael makes a confession and Chloe wreaks a devastating revenge.
Directed by Ashley Pearce
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Sean BeanFather Michael Kerrigan
Anna FrielChristina Fitzsimmons
Paula MalcomsonRoz Demichelis
Adrian DunbarFather Peter Flaherty
Muna OtaruHelen Oyenusi
Mark StanleyP.C Andrew Powell
Aisling LoftusP.C. Dawn Morris
Lauren LyleChloe Demichelis
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
LA ProductionsUnited Kingdom
