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 22, 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 is sceptical when a parishioner believes she's being haunted by her sister who went missing years ago. However, when she herself vanishes, he must investigate both disappearances.
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Rachel FlowerdayGuest stars Hugo Speer, Lizzy McInnerny, Andrew Havill, Poppy Drayton, Paul Warriner, Keith Osborn
Episode 2
When an ex-serviceman drops dead in the street, Father Brown investigates the facility where he was a patient. Could something sinister lie beneath the surface at Danvers Retreat?
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Tahsin GunerGuest stars Peter Bramhill, Kenny Wyton, Terence Booth, Laura Main, Tessa Parr, Helena Lymbery, Adrian Rawlins, Keith Osborn
Episode 3
The grand opening of Pryde Castle ends in disaster when a guide is struck by an arrow. Contrary to Inspector Sullivan, Father Brown becomes convinced that the motive lies buried in the family's past.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Jude TindallGuest stars Robert Boulter, Marcia Warren, Guy Williams, Richard Hope, Caroline Blakiston, Susannah Fielding, Angus Imrie, Keith Osborn
Episode 4
When convicted killer Violet is given a temporary reprieve from the gallows, she begs Father Brown to prove her innocence. With only three days in hand, can he find the real culprit before it's too late?
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Rachel FlowerdayGuest stars John Burton, Emma Stansfield, Joe Sims, Stuart Laing, Susan Brown, Adam Sopp, Sylvestra Le Touzel
Episode 5
The mysterious disappearance of an old friend sends Father Brown and Sid on a quest to find the mythical Lannington Rosary. However can an old adversary, back from the dead, be trusted to help?
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Paul Matthew ThompsonGuest stars Anton Lesser, Ben Wilby, Malcolm Storry, Keith Osborn, James Laurenson, John Light
Episode 6
Father Brown finds himself immobilised with a broken leg when a member of Kembleford's WI dies in mysterious circumstances. Can he crack the case armed only with a telescope and the gang to help?
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Jude TindallGuest stars Clare Higgins, James Rastall, Janet Henfrey, Annette Badland, Justin Edwards, Richard Price
Episode 7
When a troubled young woman's father is killed just weeks after her mother's death, Father Brown must help her deal with her grief, while solving the father's inexplicable murder by one of three weapons.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Lol FletcherGuest stars Alice Henley, David Calder, Nick Moran, Andrew Knott, Matthew Ashforde, Lynne Verrall, Keith Osborn
Episode 8
Father Brown is unconvinced when a recently returned prisoner of war is suspected of the killing of his tyrannical uncle. And it seems that someone will stop at nothing to keep the priest from the truth...
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Dominique MoloneyGuest stars Nicholas Jones, Simon Ginty, Katie Leung, Emma Fielding, Tim Wallers, Philip Delancy, Keith Osborn, Richard Price
Episode 9
Through a series of poison pen letters, a gruesome death on a local farm is blamed on the Kembleford physician. Father Brown must figure out who sent them in order to save his friend from the gallows.
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by David SempleGuest stars David Troughton, Adam Long, Maureen O'Connell, James Fleet, Charles Armstrong
Episode 10
A day out at a local hill climb track ends with one of the drivers killed in a car crash. When Father Brown will not stop investigating, an infuriated Sullivan resolves to put an end to his meddling for good.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Tahsin GunerGuest stars John Burton, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Amelia Lowdell, Cian Barry, Oliver Mellor, Lisa Jackson, Richard Price
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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