The essential episodes of Father Brown
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Father Brown — each pick states its reason.
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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?
- 04
A fugitive takes sanctuary in St Mary's and asks for help. Father Brown is stunned to realise that the man in the confessional is Inspector Sullivan... and he's wanted for murder.
- 05
Flambeau enlists Father Brown's help to steal the Pope's coronation gift to the Queen of England.
- 06
Father Brown investigates when the son of a duke is abducted from Lady Felicia's Yuletide ball. Can he find the child in time for Christmas?
- 07
Father Brown must stop a much-loved institution from going off the rails when the local stationmaster is murdered..
- 08
Father Brown uncovers a dark secret when a contestant is murdered at a ballroom dancing competition.
- 09
Lady Felicia and Mrs McCarthy are taken hostage when a midnight train robbery goes awry.
- 10
Flambeau seeks Father Brown's help to get rid of an unwanted rival.
- 11
Lady Felicia's lavish New Year ball is ruined when a VIP is murdered.
- 12
The visit of Princess Margaret to Kembleford is jeopardised when a school janitor is found murdered. Can Father Brown save the royal visit from being cancelled?
- 13
Father Brown investigates when his old friend Sister Boniface is implicated in the murder of a renowned artist.
- 14
Mrs Devine and Sullivan's wedding approaches, but can Father Brown stop a would-be killer from ruining their big day?
- 15
Mrs McCarthy makes a surprise return to Kembleford and joins Father Brown to investigate one more murder.
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