TV series
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
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Episode 1
Mrs McCarthy makes a surprise return to Kembleford and joins Father Brown to investigate one more murder.
Directed by Sean HealyWritten by Dan MuirdenGuest stars Sorcha Cusack, Roger May, Clare Burt, Bridget Marumo, Debbie Chazen, Grace Daly, Jake Fairbrother
Episode 2
Father Brown investigates when rock ‘n’ roll sensations The Hart Brothers return home to Kembleford, bringing murder with them.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Rebecca RamsdenGuest stars Ben Rose, Ryan Quarmby, Davood Ghadami, Natasha Calland, Frances McNamee
Episode 3
Father Brown investigates beside the seaside when Sullivan’s beloved Aunty Pat is arrested for murder.
Directed by Paul RiordanWritten by David SempleGuest stars Maureen Lipman, Julia Sawalha, Alex Macqueen, Timothy Watson, James Quinn, Kareem Alexander
Episode 4
Father Brown investigates when an old friend, eccentric ventriloquist Uncle Mirth, is arrested for murder.
Directed by Miranda Howard-WilliamsWritten by Lol FletcherGuest stars Toby Longworth, Rafaela Nicolay, Phil Cornwell, Matilda Ziegler, René Zagger
Episode 5
Father Brown and Flambeau play a deadly game of cat and mouse with their nemesis Father Lazarus.
Directed by Paul RiordanWritten by Asher PirieGuest stars John Light, Roger May, Lex Shrapnel, Tony Gardner, Aaron Anthony, Sophia Myles, Madison Clare
Episode 6
Father Brown investigates when Violet Goodfellow is attacked by the killer of a senior policeman.
Directed by Miranda Howard-WilliamsWritten by Rebecca RamsdenGuest stars Naomi Radcliffe, Laura White, Elizabeth Rider, Alex Blake, Marianne Oldham, Rob Ostlere
Episode 7
Father Brown investigates when Lady Felicia’s friend drops dead during a yoga session at a Buddhist retreat.
Directed by Vicki KisnerWritten by Rebecca RamsdenGuest stars Nancy Carroll, Daisy Beaumont, Tom Wu, Jack Armstrong, Gordon Kennedy, Hermione Juniper Leitch
Episode 8
Father Brown is in a race against time to prove the innocence of a man standing trial for murder.
Directed by Vicki KisnerWritten by Dominique MoloneyGuest stars Nick Fletcher, Kevin Harvey, Bill Champion, Sarah Beck Mather, Andrew Lancel, Samantha Baines, Sion Tudor Owen
Episode 9
Father Brown investigates when a Hollywood starlet is murdered while filming an advert for washing powder.
Directed by David Innes EdwardsWritten by Philip RalphGuest stars Debra Stephenson, George Rainsford, Mia Rodgers, Phil Daniels, Tia Bannon
Episode 10
After taking revenge on Father Brown, bishop-elect Fox is kidnapped. Can the priest find him in time for his consecration?
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Neil IrvineGuest stars Kieran Hodgson, Roger May, Jonathan Coy, Gracie McGonigal, Siobhan Redmond, Michael Cochrane
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Mark WilliamsFather Brown
Sorcha CusackMrs Bridgette McCarthy
John BurtonSergeant Goodfellow
Tom ChambersInspector Sullivan
Claudie BlakleyMrs. Devine
Ruby-May MartinwoodBrenda Palmer
Jack DeamInspector Mallory
Kasia KołeczekSusie Jasinski
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