Episode 1
The Hammer of God
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.
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TV series
Father Brown
2013TV-1413 seasons7.6 / 10
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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Synopsis
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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Flying Stars
Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.
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Episode 3
The Wrong Shape
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.
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Episode 4
The Man in the Tree
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?
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Episode 5
The Eye of Apollo
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.
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Episode 6
The Bride of Christ
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.
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Episode 7
The Devil's Dust
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?
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Episode 8
The Face of Death
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.
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Episode 9
The Mayor and the Magician
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.
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Episode 10
The Blue Cross
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?
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More about Father Brown
Cast
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 JasinskiCredits
- Created by
- Tahsin Guner, Rachel Flowerday
- Written by
- Rachel Flowerday, Tahsin Guner, Dan Muirden, Lol Fletcher, Dominique Moloney, David Semple, Rebecca Ramsden, Jude Tindall
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 140
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC WorldwideUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom- BBC Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
amateur detectivebased on novel or bookcostume dramadetectivemurder mysterypriest
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