Series synopsis
Father Brown is a British mystery crime drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 26, 1974. It ended on December 19, 1974. It was created by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Lew Grade. It stars Kenneth More, Dennis Burgess, Graham Crowden and William Russell.
Based on the short stories by G. K. Chesterton, Father Brown is a Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective.
Premise
Based on the short stories by G. K. Chesterton, Father Brown is a Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kenneth More as Father Brown
- Dennis Burgess as Hercule Flambeau
- Graham Crowden as Colonel James Bohun
- William Russell as Reverend Wilfred Bohun
- Geraldine Moffat as Elizabeth Barnes
- John Forgeham as Simeon Barnes
- Anna Steele as Mrs James Bohun
- Alun Armstrong as Joe
Supporting cast
- Peter Hawkins as Gibbs
- Robert James as Doctor Wynn
- Roger Hume as DI Palmer
- Harry Walker as Mallory
- Anna Wing as Mrs Deveraux
- Frederick Hall as Landlord
- Rupert Davies as Colonel Arthur Druce
- Richard Heffer as Harry Druce
- Mel Martin as Janet Druce
- Guy Slater as Donald Druce
- Gerard Paquis as Dr Henri Valentine
- Bob Sherman as Patrick Floyd
Guest cast
- Dennis Burgess as Hercule Flambeau
- Graham Crowden as Colonel James Bohun
- William Russell as Reverend Wilfred Bohun
- Geraldine Moffat as Elizabeth Barnes
- John Forgeham as Simeon Barnes
- Anna Steele as Mrs James Bohun
- Alun Armstrong as Joe
- Peter Hawkins as Gibbs
- Robert James as Doctor Wynn
- Roger Hume as DI Palmer
- Harry Walker as Mallory
- Anna Wing as Mrs Deveraux
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 26, 1974 | December 19, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hammer of God Lord of the manor Colonel James Bohun, a sadistic bully and chauvinistic womaniser, is widely loathed in his small English village. Despite being married, he openly flaunts his conquests and shows only disdain for the beliefs of his brother Wilfred, the local Anglican vicar. When James is found in the churchyard with his skull smashed by a single blow from a blacksmith's hammer, Father Brown, a guest of the vicar's, brings his sleuthing skills to the case. |
September 26, 1974 |
| 2 |
The Oracle of the Dog Colonel Arthur Druce is unhappy with his son Harry for his frivolous behaviour and his daughter Janet for her choice of a French doctor as fiancé. He summons his lawyer and changes his will, only to be stabbed to death shortly thereafter in the estate's summer house. Houseguest Father Brown assists in tracking down his late host's killer. |
October 3, 1974 |
| 3 |
The Curse of the Golden Cross When American archaeologist Gerald Smaill uncovers a golden Byzantine cross in cave in Asia Minor, a disembodied voice threatens death. En route back to England via cruise, he receives further threats and confides in fellow traveller Father Brown. A secret crypt beneath a Dover church has been recently uncovered containing the body of a 13th-century bishop mummified in Egyptian fashion, along with a similar golden cross. Smaill, Brown, and several passengers investigate the find and risk the curse that accompanies it. |
October 10, 1974 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 1974 |
| Last aired | December 19, 1974 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |