Father Brown

Father Brown was a Catholic priest who doubled as an amateur detective in order to solve mysteries.

en
Crime
Mystery
Drama
Created By

First Aired on

Sep 26, 1974

1 seaons till Dec 19, 1974

Popularity: 5.8402
8 votes
Networks
(GB)
Production

Associated Television (ATV) (GB)BBC Drama Productions (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The Secret Garden

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 13 episodes

Season 1

Aired

13 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Hammer of God50 min

    A retired colonel, who has been having an adulterous affair, is found dead, his head caved in, with the blacksmith's hammer left nearby. The police have several suspects, but can Father Brown, a visiting priest with a fondness for puzzles, solve the mystery?

  • Episode 2The Oracle of the Dog50 min

    Father Brown is staying as the guest of a retired colonel when his host is found dead, stabbed with a narrow blade, but no murder weapon. The police inspector gathers all the suspects together, but Father Brown has the answer.

  • Episode 3The Curse of the Golden Cross50 min

    An American archaeologist confides in Father Brown that he fears for his life after a mysterious voice in a cave accused him of stealing a golden cross.

  • Episode 4The Eye of Apollo50 min

    A self-styled "priest of Apollo" persuades a follower to alter her will, then she falls down a lift shaft and dies. Father Brown suspects murder.

  • Episode 5The Three Tools of Death50 min

    Father Brown takes part in a radio discussion with a Scottish philanthropist, who is found shot dead the following morning.

Crew & Team

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Story

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