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In the early 1950s, Father Brown, a Roman Catholic priest based in the fictional Cotswold village of Kembleford, uses his distinctive skills to solve various crimes.

10 Episodes

  • The Hammer of God
    E1
    The Hammer of GodThe brother of the vicar of the village where Father Brown has his parish church is a cad and a wastrel. When he's found near the church tower with his head smashed by a very small hammer, the local blacksmith is the first suspect, but it's his wife who confesses the murder!
  • The Flying Stars
    E2
    The Flying StarsFather Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.
  • The Wrong Shape
    E3
    The Wrong ShapeSoon 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
    E4
    The Man in the TreeWhen 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
    E5
    The Eye of ApolloWhen 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
    E6
    The Bride of ChristWhen 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
    E7
    The Devil's DustFather 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
    E8
    The Face of DeathAfter 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
    E9
    The Mayor and the MagicianWhen 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
    E10
    The Blue CrossWhen 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?
  • Mark WilliamsFather Brown
  • Sorcha CusackMrs Bridgette McCarthy
  • Hugo SpeerInspector Valentine
  • Ceri MeyrickProducer
  • John YorkeExecutive Producer
  • Sam HillProducer
  • Will TrotterExecutive Producer
  • Francis BoyleProduction Design
  • Graham DanceArt Direction
  • Nick TurnerProduction Design
  • Claire CollinsCostume Supervisor
  • Helen SmithMakeup Designer
  • Giles GaleCostume Design
  • Jason DevlinBoom Operator
  • Matt OwenBoom Operator
  • Debbie WisemanOriginal Music Composer
  • Hannah ShieldsProduction Coordinator
  • David LardnerLocation Manager
  • Stephen MooreCasting
  • Julia CrampsieCasting

Father Brown (2013) • Series 1 Ratings & Reviews

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