About
Father Brown was a Catholic priest who doubled as an amateur detective in order to solve mysteries.
Cast
Kenneth More
as Father Brown
Dennis Burgess
as Flambeau
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
The Hammer of God
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?
The Oracle of the Dog
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.
The Curse of the Golden Cross
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.
The Eye of Apollo
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.
The Three Tools of Death
Father Brown takes part in a radio discussion with a Scottish philanthropist, who is found shot dead the following morning.
The Mirror of the Magistrate
A controversial magistrate is shot and killed. A suspect is brought to trial, but Father Brown believes a broken mirror establishes the truly guilty party.
The Dagger with Wings
A man who has dabbled in black magic calls Father Brown to confess his sins, but too late. Father Brown investigates when the man's sons start to die in suspicious circumstances.
The Actor and the Alibi
A theatrical manager is found stabbed to death in a locked room. Everyone in the company has an alibi, but Father Brown is determined to find the guilty party.
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