
Overview
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
Seasons & Episodes

Series 1

Series 2
This season, Father Brown finds himself pitted against new Inspector Sullivan, as the priest attempts to solve cases more sinister than ever - an exorcism, an abduction, a poisoning and a murder put Father Brown's instincts to the test and his own livelihood at risk.

Series 3
In this series the priest finds himself embroiled with the Secret Service, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position. Sid is sent undercover into a theological college to flush out a killer and Mrs McCarthy takes on a group of travellers when a local man is found dead. Finally a fugitive takes sanctuary in St Mary's. Father Brown is stunned to realise that the man in the confessional is in fact Inspector Sullivan - and he's wanted for murder.

Series 4
This season, a man missing for years returns just as his wife is about to remarry, but when he’s found dead, suspicion falls on those closest to him. The village gets a dose of Hollywood glamour when a film crew arrives. And Sid’s romance with a brewer’s daughter gets complicated when he finds out she’s not only married and he is also her alibi for the night her father is murdered.

Series 5

Series 6

Series 7

Series 8

Series 9

Series 10

Series 11

Series 12

Series 13
Key Information
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Cast & Crew

Mark Williams
Father Brown

John Burton
Sergeant Goodfellow

Sorcha Cusack
Mrs Bridgette McCarthy

Tom Chambers
Inspector Sullivan

Jack Deam
Inspector Mallory

Alex Price
Sid Carter

Nancy Carroll
Lady Felicia Montague (voice)

Emer Kenny
Penelope "Bunty" Windermere

Ruby-May Martinwood
Brenda Palmer

Claudie Blakley
Mrs. Devine

Hugo Speer
Inspector Valentine

John Light
Captain Flynn / Hercule Flambeau
Frequently Asked Questions
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
Father Brown has 13 seasons with 140 episodes.
Father Brown premiered on January 14, 2013.
Yes, Father Brown is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Father Brown originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Father Brown was created by Tahsin Guner.
Father Brown has a rating of 7.6/10 based on user reviews.
Father Brown is classified as Drama, Crime, Mystery.