Father Brown - Series 1

Mark Williams stars as Father Brown, the crime-solving, mild mannered, intuitive, Roman Catholic Priest, in this acclaimed drama series based on the stories by GK Chesteron. Featuring all 10 episodes from the first series, Williams plays Father Brown wonderfully and is joined by a superb supporting cast (Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll, Alex Price and Hugo Speer) in this glorious and rich production.Episodes Comprise:Hammer of GodWhen an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.The Flying StarsFather Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.The Wrong ShapeSoon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realises that he could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer.The Main in the TreeWhen Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time?The Eye of ApolloWhen the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford, Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader Kalon. After Kalon's wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever.The Bride of ChristWhen two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.The Devil's DustFather Brown joins the search when a girl who is believed to be radioactive goes missing overnight. But just who is responsible for her disappearance?The Face of DeathAfter a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt, general suspicion falls upon a bereaved man who wants revenge. However, Father Brown is determined to prove the man's innocence.The Major and The MagicianWhen the mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile, Mrs McCarthy's past comes back to haunt her.The Blue CrossWhen his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap.