

5.045 minSeason 13 • Episode 10
LatestAfter taking revenge on Father Brown, bishop-elect Fox is kidnapped. Can the priest find him in time for his consecration?
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.
Acting
Mark Williams: bumbling on the outside, steel trap on the inside.
Production
Cotswolds so gorgeous you'll Google 'English village real estate' at 2am.
Writing
Mysteries tight enough for 45 minutes. No bloat, all banger.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mark Williams was Arthur Weasley in Harry Potter. Yes, now you can't unsee it. You're welcome.
The show significantly softens Chesterton's original stories, which were darker and more philosophically dense. Modern audiences got cozy instead.