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 Jul 24, 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
Father Brown investigates when a medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Dan MuirdenGuest stars Richard David-Caine, Nicholas Burns, Denis Lawson, Melissa Johns, Luke Allen-Gale, Christopher Jeffers
Episode 2
Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for ‘A Most Perfect Murder’ are derailed by a dramatic death.
Directed by Paul GibsonGuest stars Wendy Mae Brown, Gerard Horan, Kieran Hodgson, Christopher Fairbank, Jordan Baker
Episode 3
Father Brown investigates when an old friend’s daughter is plagued by otherworldly visions.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Lol FletcherGuest stars Zoe Brough, Christien Anholt, Clarence Smith, Phoebe Pryce, Simon Day
Episode 4
Father Brown investigates when murder threatens to derail the live broadcast of agricultural radio drama The Muckles.
Directed by Miranda Howard-WilliamsWritten by David SempleGuest stars Martin Jarvis, Rosalind Ayres, Lisa Ambalavanar, Nick Helm, Ian Hallard
Episode 5
Father Brown and Flambeau hunt for a priceless holy relic as a new nemesis lurks in the shadows.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Tahsin GunerGuest stars Colin McFarlane, John Light, Ian Gelder, Christina Cole, Danny Szam, Lex Shrapnel, James Sheldon
Episode 6
Father Brown takes the lead when a television dancing contest turns deadly.
Directed by Caroline SlaterWritten by Rebecca RamsdenGuest stars Christopher Jeffers, John McCrea, David Westhead, Laura Pigott, Dan Partridge, Lisa Spencer, Angela Rippon
Episode 7
Father Brown investigates when his old friend, Blind ‘Arry, is arrested for murder at an almshouse.
Directed by Caroline SlaterWritten by Lou RamsdenGuest stars Alan Williams, Daniel Tuite, Anita Dobson, Diana Hardcastle, Ellen Thomas, Linda Thorson
Episode 8
When Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague, her hopes of being published are eclipsed by a murder.
Directed by Michael LaceyWritten by Liberty MartinGuest stars Nancy Carroll, Issy van Randwyck, Kaisa Hammarlund, John Hopkins, Justina Kehinde, Pepa Duarte
Episode 9
Father Brown must untangle the mysteries that lie within the sewing circle when a seamstress is stabbed to death.
Guest stars Roger May, Naomi Radcliffe, Felicity Montagu, Carlyss Peer, Robert Wilfort, Nicola Stephenson
Episode 10
Mrs Devine and Sullivan’s wedding approaches, but can Father Brown stop a would-be killer from ruining their big day?
Directed by Michael LaceyWritten by Dan MuirdenGuest stars Nancy Carroll, Barney Wilkinson, Denis Lawson, Michelle Bonnard, Cherie Lunghi, Andrew Tiernan
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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