The Crackpot and the Dummy

S13E04·6.5·January 9, 2026·44m·BBC iPlayer

Father Brown investigates when an old friend, eccentric ventriloquist Uncle Mirth, is arrested for murder.

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#8In Season 13of 10 rated episodes

#131All-timeof 140 rated episodes

−0.3vs season avgSeason 13 averages 6.8

2026First airedJanuary 9, 2026

Guest stars

Toby Longworthas Uncle Mirth

René Zaggeras Eric Gramby

Matilda Ziegleras Mildred Gramby

Rafaela Nicolayas Gwen Kirkov

Miranda Howard-WilliamsDirector

Lol FletcherWriter