2013
star 7.6
layers 13 Seasons

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.

Episodes

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The Hammer of God
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S1 E1

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.

The Flying Stars
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S1 E2

The Flying Stars

Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.

The Wrong Shape
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S1 E3

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.

The Man in the Tree
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S1 E4

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?

The Eye of Apollo
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S1 E5

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.

The Bride of Christ
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S1 E6

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.

The Devil's Dust
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S1 E7

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?

The Face of Death
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S1 E8

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.

The Mayor and the Magician
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S1 E9

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.

The Blue Cross
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S1 E10

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?

Top Cast

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Father Brown

John Burton

John Burton

Sergeant Goodfellow

Tom Chambers

Tom Chambers

Inspector Sullivan

Ruby-May Martinwood

Ruby-May Martinwood

Brenda Palmer

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

apartment Production Companies

BBC Worldwide BBC Worldwide
BBC BBC
business BBC Drama Productions
BBC Studios Productions BBC Studios Productions

public Production Countries

United Kingdom