Original title
Father Brown
Released
1/14/2013
Origin country
GB
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Production companies
BBC Worldwide, BBC, BBC Drama Productions, BBC Studios Productions
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
12
Number of episodes
130
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.
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.
Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
This season, Father Brown finds himself pitted against new Inspector Sullivan, as the priest attempts to solve cases more sinister than ever - an exorcism, an abduction, a poisoning and a murder put Father Brown's instincts to the test and his own livelihood at risk.
Father Brown is sceptical when a parishioner believes she's being haunted by her sister who went missing years ago. However, when she herself vanishes, he must investigate both disappearances.
When an ex-serviceman drops dead in the street, Father Brown investigates the facility where he was a patient. Could something sinister lie beneath the surface at Danvers Retreat?
The grand opening of Pryde Castle ends in disaster when a guide is struck by an arrow. Contrary to Inspector Sullivan, Father Brown becomes convinced that the motive lies buried in the family's past.
When convicted killer Violet is given a temporary reprieve from the gallows, she begs Father Brown to prove her innocence. With only three days in hand, can he find the real culprit before it's too late?
The mysterious disappearance of an old friend sends Father Brown and Sid on a quest to find the mythical Lannington Rosary. However can an old adversary, back from the dead, be trusted to help?
Father Brown finds himself immobilised with a broken leg when a member of Kembleford's WI dies in mysterious circumstances. Can he crack the case armed only with a telescope and the gang to help?
When a troubled young woman's father is killed just weeks after her mother's death, Father Brown must help her deal with her grief, while solving the father's inexplicable murder by one of three weapons.
Father Brown is unconvinced when a recently returned prisoner of war is suspected of the killing of his tyrannical uncle. And it seems that someone will stop at nothing to keep the priest from the truth...
Through a series of poison pen letters, a gruesome death on a local farm is blamed on the Kembleford physician. Father Brown must figure out who sent them in order to save his friend from the gallows.
A day out at a local hill climb track ends with one of the drivers killed in a car crash. When Father Brown will not stop investigating, an infuriated Sullivan resolves to put an end to his meddling for good.
In this series the priest finds himself embroiled with the Secret Service, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position. Sid is sent undercover into a theological college to flush out a killer and Mrs McCarthy takes on a group of travellers when a local man is found dead. Finally a fugitive takes sanctuary in St Mary's. Father Brown is stunned to realise that the man in the confessional is in fact Inspector Sullivan - and he's wanted for murder.
Father Brown gets involved with MI5, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position.
After Sir Raleigh's new bride insists on seeing his Egyptian mummy, she is found dead.
The circus brings death to Kembleford when a clown is murdered.
Father Brown investigates a murder at the local army barracks.
Father Brown investigates when Kembleford's new cricket captain is framed for murder.
Father Brown witnesses the apparent suicide of a student but is convinced it is murder.
Father Brown must act fast to save a member of Kembleford's travelling community.
Father Brown and his friends find themselves stranded at a hotel with a group of hedonists
When a body is discovered in a vineyard, Father Brown must search for the murderer.
Father Brown becomes embroiled in an audacious art heist masterminded by Flambeau.
Father Brown visits Jacob, who has a new invention - a time machine.
A death at a stone circle leads Father Brown to conclude that dark forces are at work.
Father Brown investigates when a dead man is found inside a locked bank vault.
Father Brown is told that Bishop Talbot will be assassinated.
Father Brown is stunned to learn that Inspector Sullivan is wanted for murder.
This season, a man missing for years returns just as his wife is about to remarry, but when he’s found dead, suspicion falls on those closest to him. The village gets a dose of Hollywood glamour when a film crew arrives. And Sid’s romance with a brewer’s daughter gets complicated when he finds out she’s not only married and he is also her alibi for the night her father is murdered.
When the production of Demon Brides comes to Kembleford and the director of the film is murdered, Father Brown investigates.
Sid falls for the heiress of a local brewery, just before she is arrested on suspicion of murdering her father.
Father Brown is called in to investigate the poisoning of a former hangman.
A former music hall comedian swears revenge and traps Father Brown in a derelict building.
Flambeau needs Father Brown's help in stealing the Pope's coronation gift to the Queen of England.
Lady Felicia winds up in hospital after some reckless driving.
Father Brown realises that an apparent suicide of a pilot is in fact murder.
Father Brown tries to find out why the body of a man has been taken from his grave.
Lady Felicia loses her singing voice. Father Brown investigates the murder of a local aeronautics magnate.
Father Brown runs into a voodoo priest who will do anything to get the woman he loves back.
A mysterious stranger, a missing donkey, an outbreak of laryngitis in the church choir and a kidnapped baby threaten to spoil Kembleford's Christmas festivities.
Father Brown is asked to look after Lady Felicia's wayward niece Bunty, who soon finds herself suspected of murder.
Father Brown struggles to promote understanding when a group of pagans are suspected of killing one of their own.
Father Brown is drawn into the shady world of boxing when a local fighter is found dead in suspicious circumstances.
When a local writer is murdered, Father Brown must delve into her infamous novel Lulu and Lucia for inspiration.
When an old foe tells him that she has arranged the death of her former lover, Father Brown soon finds himself blamed for the murder.
Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes.
When Mrs McCarthy's god-daughter goes missing, Father Brown follows her trail to a risque gentlemen's club.
When Mrs McCarthy takes over the running of the mobile library, Father Brown discovers a shocking secret lurking among the bookshelves.
Father Brown must investigate a 300 year old secret hidden in a University in order to save an old friend.
Father Brown struggles to save Sid from himself when he vows vengeance on his former defence barrister.
When radio quiz Up To You comes to Kembleford, Father Brown suspects that one of the cast are responsible for their landlady’s murder.
Father Brown investigates the murder of a Colonial Postal Service officer when the fair comes to Kembleford.
Father Brown’s divine inspiration is called upon when Kembleford comes under threat of an alien invasion.
Father Brown suspects an ulterior motive is at play when his old adversary Flambeau is incarcerated for murder.
A skeleton from a seven year old murder case is found buried in the woods and doubts are cast on the conviction of the confessed killer.
Father Brown struggles to protect those closest to him when an old foe is unexpectedly released from prison.
Father Brown must stop a much-loved institution from going off the rails when the local stationmaster is murdered.
Father Brown senses something sinister afoot when Mrs McCarthy's friend is the latest villager to die in her sleep.
Father Brown spies trouble when Lady Felicia returns to Kembleford.
Mallory is forced to turn to Father Brown for help when a VIP policeman is murdered at a bowls match.
Father Brown uncovers a dark secret when a contestant is murdered at a ballroom dancing competition.
Father Brown investigates when a girl is found left for dead at a boys' school fete.
Local feathers are ruffled when an ostentatious American opens up a golf club near Kembleford and a body is discovered in the reeds.
Following reports of Flambeau's death, Father Brown races to protect a crown that contains a nail from the crucifixion of Christ.
Lady Felicia and Mrs McCarthy are taken hostage when a midnight train robbery goes awry.
A new musical director for the bell-ringers of St Marys leads to discord, disharmony and the blood-curdling sound of murder.
Father Brown must intervene when it appears that a dark spirit has murderous intent.
Father Brown uncovers secrets, hypocrisy and murder at a finishing school for young ladies.
When Father Brown and Mallory go missing, it's up to the gang to save them from a man hell-bent on revenge.
When Mallory's pursuit of a fugitive ends in disaster, a familiar face returns to hunt the culprit.
Suspicions are aroused when the holiest house in Kembleford is linked to the death of a wanton woman.
Tensions rise to deadly levels when a performance troupe of anarchists arrive in Kembleford.
The Kembleford Ramblers annual outing takes a tragic turn when the local Lord is found strangled.
When Lady Felicia's home comes under threat, Father Brown is forced to seek help from an unlikely ally.
A mysterious saboteur tries to stop Kembleford winning the Three Counties choir competition.
Father Brown investigates the mysterious death of a beekeeper.
Father Brown races to save Bunty from the hangman's noose when she is tried for murder.
Murder is no laughing matter when Father Brown visits a jester convention.
Flambeau seeks Father Brown's help to get rid of an unwanted rival.
Mrs McCarthy strikes it lucky at the church bingo with the help of a Romani fortune teller.
Sid returns to Kembleford to ask his old family to help save his new one.
Father Brown must discover who is out to kill a tortured artist before it's too late.
A gossip columnist is murdered after threatening to expose the secrets of a fashion house.
Father Brown joins forces with Chief Inspector Valentine to uncover a dark secret at Helmsley House.
Goodfellow turns to Father Brown when he witnesses Mallory frame an innocent man.
Mrs McCarthy gets an unwelcome birthday surprise when her life is threatened by a mysterious avenging angel.
Father Brown must delve into the past and open up old wounds when a child killer is found murdered.
When a troubled soul from the past returns, Father Brown must investigate the new chapter of the Church of Apollo.
Father Brown joins forces with Flambeau to search for a lost treasure in a 15th-century castle.
Father Brown finds his position under threat when he clashes with an influential new parishioner.
When Father Brown visits Chummy's holiday camp, it doesn't take long for someone to die-de-die.
Bunty reunites with Father Brown to uncover a dark secret at the local girls' borstal.
Father Brown investigates staff at the local health spa when an ex-employee is found murdered.
Lady Felicia’s lavish New Year ball is ruined when a VIP is murdered.
Father Brown discovers that a murderer is using Kembleford’s new model village to plan their attacks. He also needs to find a new secretary following Mrs McCarthy’s departure.
Lady Felicia’s impromptu visit coincides with Father Brown helping out a friend at an exclusive gentlemen’s club.
A celebrity florist brings glamour and murder to Kembleford.
Father Brown’s past collides with the present when he investigates a missing person, a murder and a mythical wild cat.
Chief Inspector Sullivan pays Father Brown a visit to warn him that Hercule Flambeau is on the run and wanted for a series of brutal murders.
The visit of Princess Margaret to Kembleford is jeopardised when a school janitor is found murdered.
Father Brown discovers there’s more drama offstage than on in the latest production by the Kembleford Players.
Brenda finds love at the home of a clock collector, but has she fallen for a killer?
Rock 'n' roll reaches Kembleford when a group of bikers cause outrage and excitement in equal measure.
Sullivan’s dream of leaving Kembleford is scuppered when he is arrested for receiving stolen goods.
Father Brown investigates when rivalries escalate to murderous heights at the Kembleston Olimpicks.
Father Brown investigates when his old friend Sister Boniface is implicated in the murder of a renowned artist.
Brenda faces ghosts from her past and becomes embroiled in a local dispute that ends in murder.
Father Brown has a lot on his plate when a food fayre comes to Kembleford, bringing murder with it.
Flambeau is stunned to find his estranged father at St Mary’s, who has a dangerous mission in mind.
Father Brown must discover the culprit when a novelist is attacked at a crime-writing festival.
Lady Felicia asks Father Brown to help prove a convicted serial killer didn’t murder her beloved goddaughter.
Father Brown investigates when the competitive atmosphere at a local dance school leads to a dance with death.
Father Brown is determined to unmask a mortal being when a supposed vampire strikes in the village.
Sullivan asks for Father Brown’s help when Mrs Devine’s son Eddie is framed for murder.
Father Brown investigates when a medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment.
Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for ‘A Most Perfect Murder’ are derailed by a dramatic death.
Father Brown investigates when an old friend’s daughter is plagued by otherworldly visions.
Father Brown investigates when murder threatens to derail the live broadcast of agricultural radio drama The Muckles.
Father Brown and Flambeau hunt for a priceless holy relic as a new nemesis lurks in the shadows.
Father Brown takes the lead when a television dancing contest turns deadly.
Father Brown investigates when his old friend, Blind ‘Arry, is arrested for murder at an almshouse.
When Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague, her hopes of being published are eclipsed by a murder.
Father Brown must untangle the mysteries that lie within the sewing circle when a seamstress is stabbed to death.
Mrs Devine and Sullivan’s wedding approaches, but can Father Brown stop a would-be killer from ruining their big day?
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