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Father Brown

  • 1974
  • Ended
  • Crime · Mystery · Drama
  • ~50m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 6.8/10

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

Latest: Season 1 · 1974

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  1. E1. The Hammer of God

    Sep 26, 1974 · 50m

    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?

  2. E2. The Oracle of the Dog

    Oct 3, 1974 · 50m

    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.

  3. E3. The Curse of the Golden Cross

    Oct 10, 1974 · 50m

    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.

  4. E4. The Eye of Apollo

    Oct 17, 1974 · 50m

    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.

  5. E5. The Three Tools of Death

    Oct 24, 1974 · 50m

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

  6. E6. The Mirror of the Magistrate

    Oct 31, 1974 · 50m

    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.

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