Father Brown

45min

Drama

Crime

Mystery

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.

Production Companies

BBC Worldwide

BBC

BBC Drama Productions

BBC Studios Productions

Episodes

Cast

The Hammer of God

1. The Hammer of God

49min

14th Jan 2013

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

48min

15th Jan 2013

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

45min

16th Jan 2013

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

45min

17th Jan 2013

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

48min

18th Jan 2013

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

46min

21st Jan 2013

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

47min

22nd Jan 2013

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

46min

23rd Jan 2013

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

45min

24th Jan 2013

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

45min

25th Jan 2013

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?

First air date

14th Jan 2013

Last air date

14th Mar 2025

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks