Father Brown

Father Brown

2013Drama, Crime, MysteryTV-PG13 Seasons140 Episodes

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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Seasons

Series 1

Series 1

10 Episodes • 2013

Series 2

Series 2

10 Episodes • 2014

Series 3

Series 3

15 Episodes • 2015

Series 4

Series 4

10 Episodes • 2016

Series 5

Series 5

15 Episodes • 2016

Series 6

Series 6

10 Episodes • 2017

Series 7

Series 7

10 Episodes • 2019

Series 8

Series 8

10 Episodes • 2020

Series 9

Series 9

10 Episodes • 2022

Series 10

Series 10

10 Episodes • 2023

Series 11

Series 11

10 Episodes • 2024

Series 12

Series 12

10 Episodes • 2025

S13

Series 13

10 Episodes • 2026

Episodes - Season 1

The Hammer of God

1. The Hammer of God

49m

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

2. The Flying Stars

48m

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

The Wrong Shape

3. The Wrong Shape

45m

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

4. The Man in the Tree

45m

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

5. The Eye of Apollo

48m

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

6. The Bride of Christ

46m

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

7. The Devil's Dust

47m

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

8. The Face of Death

46m

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

9. The Mayor and the Magician

45m

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

10. The Blue Cross

45m

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?

Created by: Tahsin Guner, Rachel Flowerday

Top Cast

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Father Brown

John Burton

John Burton

Sergeant Goodfellow

Tom Chambers

Tom Chambers

Inspector Sullivan

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

Mrs. Devine

Ruby-May Martinwood

Ruby-May Martinwood

Brenda Palmer

Available on: BBC One

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