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
Goodfellow turns to Father Brown when he witnesses Mallory frame an innocent man.
Directed by Isher SahotaWritten by Dominique MoloneyGuest stars Alex Price, Ralph Davis, Anna Munden, Jude Monk McGowan, Melissa James, Craig Conway
Episode 2
Mrs McCarthy gets an unwelcome birthday surprise when her life is threatened by a mysterious avenging angel.
Directed by Steve M KellyWritten by Kit LambertGuest stars Alex Price, Marcus Onilude, Denise Black, Robert Hands, Ossian Luke, Leon Ockenden, Sophie Colquhoun
Episode 3
Father Brown must delve into the past and open up old wounds when a child killer is found murdered.
Directed by John MaidensWritten by Michelle LiptonGuest stars Alex Price, Penny Layden, John Thomson, Gerard Mcdermott, Tommy Garside, John Cooke, Michael Cooke
Episode 4
When a troubled soul from the past returns, Father Brown must investigate the new chapter of the Church of Apollo.
Directed by Jo HallowsWritten by Tahsin GunerGuest stars Alex Price, Michael Maloney, Jackie Clune, Steven Elder, Edward Wolstenholme, Jessica Jolleys, Luke Matthews, Tafline Steen
Episode 5
Father Brown joins forces with Flambeau to search for a lost treasure in a 15th-century castle.
Directed by Steve M KellyWritten by Kit LambertGuest stars Nancy Carroll, Diana Quick, John Light, Raffaello Degruttola, Aneirin Hughes
Episode 6
Father Brown finds his position under threat when he clashes with an influential new parishioner.
Directed by Jo HallowsWritten by Neil IrvineGuest stars Roger May, Matthew Marsh, Sara Stewart, Luke Nunn, Zephryn Taitte, Evan Milton
Episode 7
When Father Brown visits Chummy's holiday camp, it doesn't take long for someone to die-de-die.
Directed by Ruth CarneyWritten by David SempleGuest stars Will Hislop, David Rees Talbot, Zita Sattar, Ted Robbins, Lesley Nicol
Episode 8
Bunty reunites with Father Brown to uncover a dark secret at the local girls' borstal.
Directed by Ruth CarneyWritten by Dominique MoloneyGuest stars Ruby-May Martinwood, Emer Kenny, Catherine Russell, Laura Rollins, Paula Lane
Episode 9
Father Brown investigates staff at the local health spa when an ex-employee is found murdered.
Directed by Isher SahotaWritten by Lol FletcherGuest stars Alex Price, Robyn Addison, Jennifer Hyde, Ryan Gage
Episode 10
Lady Felicia’s lavish New Year ball is ruined when a VIP is murdered.
Directed by John MaidensWritten by Kit LambertGuest stars Nancy Carroll, Emer Kenny, Alex Price, Richard Dillane, Alexander Hanson, Gemma Page, Caleb Frederick, Nicholas Audsley
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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