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
When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Tahsin GunerGuest stars Kasia Kołeczek, Adam Astill, Bryony Afferson, Sam Hoare, Oliver Ryan, Barry Sloane
Episode 2
Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Rachel FlowerdayGuest stars Nancy Carroll, Kasia Kołeczek, Alex Price, Dan Fredenburgh, Josephine Butler, Julian Wadham, Amy Morgan, Ryan Hawley
Episode 3
Soon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realises that he could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer.
Directed by Dominic KeaveyWritten by Nicola WilsonGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Robert Cavanah, Ruth Gemmell, Jennie Jacques, Simon Thorp
Episode 4
When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time?
Directed by Dominic KeaveyWritten by Rebecca WojciechowskiGuest stars Kasia Kołeczek, Alex Price, Katherine Dow Blyton, Jonathan Sidgwick, Steffan Rhodri, Rod Hallett, Keith Osborn
Episode 5
When the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford, Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader Kalon. After Kalon's wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever.
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Tahsin GunerGuest stars Kasia Kołeczek, Alex Price, Camilla Power, Michael Maloney, Ben Starr
Episode 6
When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Jude TindallGuest stars Lorna Watson, Penny Downie, Roberta Taylor, Selina Cadell, Paddy Wallace, Joanna Horton, Jenny Galloway, Keith Osborn
Episode 7
Father Brown joins the search when a girl who is believed to be radioactive goes missing overnight. But just who is responsible for her disappearance?
Directed by Dominic KeaveyWritten by Dan MuirdenGuest stars Kasia Kołeczek, Alex Price, Pip Torrens, Stirling Gallacher, Holly Earl, Jamie Glover, Melanie Kilburn, Don Gilet
Episode 8
After a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt, general suspicion falls upon a bereaved man who wants revenge. However, Father Brown is determined to prove the man's innocence.
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Lol FletcherGuest stars Alex Price, Stella Gonet, Stephen Boxer, Peter McNeil O'Connor, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Mark Dexter, Jack Baggs
Episode 9
When the mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile, Mrs McCarthy's past comes back to haunt her.
Directed by Dominic KeaveyWritten by Nicola WilsonGuest stars Kasia Kołeczek, Sam Crane, Louise Brealey, Fern Deacon, Emma Hiddleston, John Lightbody, Frank Grimes, Keith Osborn
Episode 10
When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap?
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Paul Matthew ThompsonGuest stars Kasia Kołeczek, Alex Price, Christopher Villiers, Patrick Brennan, John Light, Malcolm Storry, Keith Osborn
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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