The Oath of Silence

S13E08·6.8·January 9, 2026·44m·BBC iPlayer

Father Brown is in a race against time to prove the innocence of a man standing trial for murder.

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#5In Season 13of 10 rated episodes

#99All-timeof 140 rated episodes

−0.0vs season avgSeason 13 averages 6.8

2026First airedJanuary 9, 2026

Guest stars

Nick Fletcheras Roger Sharpe QC

Sarah Beck Matheras Josie Holland

Sion Tudor Owenas Lucian Blakeley

Andrew Lancelas Royce Holland

Bill Championas Arthur Goddard

Samantha Bainesas Bonnie Baldridge

Vicki KisnerDirector

Dominique MoloneyWriter

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