The Crackpot of the Empire

S04E04·7.3·January 7, 2016·45m·BBC iPlayer

Father Brown is trapped in a derelict building when a former music hall comedian swears revenge.

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#6In Season 4of 10 rated episodes

#30All-timeof 140 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.4

2016First airedJanuary 7, 2016

Guest stars

Toby Longworthas Uncle Mirth

Richard Braineas Henry Kirkov

Oona Kirschas Annabelle Marcel

Sam O'Mahonyas Jacob Doyle

Laurence Kennedyas Sir Mortimer

Reanne Farleyas Eve Telford

Dave BeauchampDirector

Lol FletcherWriter

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