Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Troubled Times | 19910924 | 20240701 (BBC7) 20240702 (BBC7) | The year is 1138, and Brother Cadfael, herbalist of Shrewsbury Abbey, is asked to supply a healing potion for a sick monk. But monk's hood oil can kill as well as cure.... Ellis Peters' medieval murder mysteries featuring the Benedictine monk-cum-amateur sleuth. From the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael.. Dramatised in five-parts by Bert Coules. Brother Rees - Norman Jones Rishildis Burnel - Pat Heywood Father Heribert - Timothy Bateson Elfrick - Mark Straker Maerreg - Kenneth Price Aldith - Jane Whittenshaw Brother Edmund - Timothy Carlton Brother Petrus - Fraser Kerr The Abbey's ill benefactor needs Brother Cadfael's ointment, deadly if ingested. The Abbey's ill benefactor needs Brother Cadfael's ointment, deadly if ingested. Ellis Peters' mystery stars Philip Madoc. With Sir Michael Hordern as the narrator. |
| 02 | The Inheritance | 19911001 | 20240702 (BBC7) 20240703 (BBC7) | Brother Cadfael fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor. Ellis Peters' medieval murder mysteries featuring the Benedictine monk-cum-amateur sleuth. Dramatised by Bert Coules. Sergeant William Warden - Ian Hogg Brother Rees - Norman Jones Rishildis Burnel - Pat Heywood Elfrick - Mark Straker Maerreg - Kenneth Price Aldith - Jane Whittenshaw Brother Edmund - Timothy Carlton Edwin Gurney - Richard Pearce Sybil Bellecott - Petra Markham Edwy Bellecott - Stephen Garlick The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor. The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor. Stars Philip Madoc and Sir Michael Hordern. With Sir Michael Hordern as the narrator. |
| 03 | Hunted | 19911008 | 20240703 (BBC7) 20240704 (BBC7) | Medieval monk Brother Cadfael's suspicions grow over who committed the murder. Ellis Peters' medieval murder mysteries featuring the Benedictine monk-cum-amateur sleuth. Dramatised by Bert Coules. Sergeant William Warden - Ian Hogg Brother Rees - Norman Jones Rishildis Burnel - Pat Heywood Elfrick - Mark Straker Maerreg - Kenneth Price Aldith - Jane Whittenshaw Brother Edmund - Timothy Carlton Edwin Gurney - Richard Pearce Sybil Bellecott - Petra Markham Edwy Bellecott - Stephen Garlick Brother Petrus - Fraser Kerr Brother Jerome - Andrew Wincott Groom - Nigel Carrington Medieval monk Brother Cadfael's suspicions grow over who committed the murder. Stars Philip Madoc and Sir Michael Hordern. With Sir Michael Hordern as the narrator. |
| 04 | Mallilie | 19911015 | 20240704 (BBC7) 20240705 (BBC7) | Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions. Ellis Peters' medieval murder mysteries featuring the Benedictine monk-cum-amateur sleuth. Dramatised by Bert Coules. Sergeant William Warden - Ian Hogg Martin Bellecott - Timothy Carlton Edwin Gurney - Richard Pearce Edwy Bellecott - Stephen Garlick Brother Petrus - Fraser Kerr Brother Rees - Norman Jones Hugh Beringar - Alan Barker Brother Simon - Michael Turner Brother Barnabas - Terrence Edmond Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions. Stars Philip Madoc and Ian Hogg. With Sir Michael Hordern as the narrator. |
| 05 | Judgement | 19911022 | 20240705 (BBC7) 20240706 (BBC7) | With a fresh arrest made for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered. Conclusion of Ellis Peters' medieval murder mystery featuring the Benedictine monk-cum-amateur sleuth. Dramatised by Bert Coules. Sergeant William Warden - Ian Hogg Martin Bellecott - Timothy Carlton Edwin Gurney - Richard Pearce Edwy Bellecott - Stephen Garlick Brother Petrus - Fraser Kerr The Judge - Norman Jones Hugh Beringar - Alan Barker Maerreg - Kenneth Price Brother Simon - Michael Turner Brother Barnabas - Terrence Edmond Father Heribert - Timothy Bateson With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered. With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered. Stars Philip Madoc and Sir Michael Hordern. With Sir Michael Hordern as the narrator |