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Father Brown

2013 Returning Series 45m episodes

7.7/10 149 votes

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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.

Created by:: Tahsin Guner, Rachel Flowerday
Cast:: Mark Williams, John Burton, Tom Chambers, Claudie Blakley
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

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Seasons

13 available

Series 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.0

The Hammer of God

2013-01-14 · 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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.4

The Flying Stars

2013-01-15 · 48m

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

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.2

The Wrong Shape

2013-01-16 · 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.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 6.7

The Man in the Tree

2013-01-17 · 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?

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E05

Episode 5

★ 6.6

The Eye of Apollo

2013-01-18 · 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.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.1

The Bride of Christ

2013-01-21 · 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.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 7.2

The Devil's Dust

2013-01-22 · 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?

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E08

Episode 8

★ 6.9

The Face of Death

2013-01-23 · 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.

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E09

Episode 9

★ 7.0

The Mayor and the Magician

2013-01-24 · 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.

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E10

Episode 10

★ 7.8

The Blue Cross

2013-01-25 · 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?

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