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
A skeleton from a seven-year-old murder case is found buried in the woods and doubts are cast on the conviction of the confessed killer.
Guest stars Alex Price, Nancy Carroll, Harry Long, Orlando Wells, Lucy Briers, Charlotte Lucas, Robert Ewens, Laura Pitt-Pulford
Episode 2
Father Brown struggles to protect those closest to him when an old foe is unexpectedly released from prison.
Guest stars Kate O'Flynn, Katie Buchholtz, Paul Cawley, Karen Meagher, Alan Williams
Episode 3
Father Brown must stop a much-loved institution from going off the rails when the local stationmaster is murdered.
Guest stars Sophie Duval, Neal Barry, Amerjit Deu, Jessie Cave, Martyn Ellis, Doreen Mantle
Episode 4
Father Brown senses something sinister afoot when Mrs McCarthy's friend is the latest villager to die in her sleep.
Directed by Niall FraserWritten by Dan MuirdenGuest stars Janet Dale, Roisin O'Neill, Badria Timimi, Paul Greenwood, Wanda Ventham, Daniel Hawksford
Episode 5
Father Brown spies trouble when Lady Felicia returns to Kembleford.
Guest stars Nancy Carroll, Alex Price, Richard Harrington, Daniel Flynn, Mary Antony, Richard Cunningham, Colin Deaney
Episode 6
Mallory is forced to turn to Father Brown for help when a VIP policeman is murdered at a bowls match.
Directed by Niall FraserGuest stars Sam Callis, Éva Magyar, Adam Kotz, Jacqueline Defferary, Chris Larkin, Clive Wood
Episode 7
Father Brown uncovers a dark secret when a contestant is murdered at a ballroom dancing competition.
Guest stars Jarred Ellis Thomas, Holly Weston, Seb Carrington, Diana Kent, Rosie Holden
Episode 8
Father Brown investigates when a girl is found left for dead at a boys' school fete.
Guest stars Robert Vernon, James Wilby, Milo Twomey, Sammy Moore, Toto Bruin, Alicia Charles
Episode 9
Local feathers are ruffled when an ostentatious American opens up a golf club near Kembleford and a body is discovered in the reeds.
Guest stars Guy Paul, Jane Hazlegrove, Ty Glaser, Marcus Griffiths, Amy Lawrence
Episode 10
Following reports of Flambeau's death, Father Brown races to protect a crown that contains a nail from the crucifixion of Christ.
Guest stars Roger May, Sara Martins, Oliver Ford Davies, John Light
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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