Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | Father Brown, The Secret Garden | 20110511 | 20150127 (BBC7) 20150128 (BBC7) 20170721 (BBC7) 20131204 (R4) | By G. K. Chesterton. Dramatised by Bert Coules. Paris, 1911. A dinner party given by Aristide Valentin, Chief of the Paris Police, is disturbed by the discovery of a stranger lying murdered within the grounds of his high-walled garden. Who is he? How did he get there? And which of the distinguished guests has committed the gruesome crime? Time for Father Brown to step forward. Intuitive and unassuming, his unremarkable exterior conceals a profound knowledge of human frailty. Who better than a priest to understand the nature and prevalence of evil? Directed by Kirsteen Cameron. A stranger is found murdered in a walled garden with one entrance. How did he get there? Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 02 | The Blue Cross | 19841202 | 20120227 (BBC7) 20120228 (BBC7) 20130509 (BBC7) 20130510 (BBC7) 20190218 (BBC7) 20190219 (BBC7) 20210617 (BBC7) 20210618 (BBC7) 20230124 (BBC7) 20230125 (BBC7) | The cream of London's police force in association with France's finest detective fail to apprehend arch villain Flambeau - the master of disguise. Their suspicions fall on a tall Roman Catholic priest and they set off in vain pursuit. However it's the little English priest who seems to be behaving oddly... Starring Andrew Sachs and Olivier Pierre. Series of GK Chesterton's stories about the insightful clerical sleuth. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown ........ Andrew Sachs Flambeau ........ Olivier Pierre Bagshaw ........ Bill Wallis Sergeant ........ Alan Thompson Shopkeeper ........ Ellen McIntosh Restauranteur ........ Trader Faulkner Valentine ........ John Abineri Constable ........ Trevor Nichols Porter ........ Graham Blockey Waiter ........ Robin Summers Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984. Flambeau is on the run. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 03 | The Mistake Of The Machine | 19861019 | 20240207 (BBC7) 20240208 (BBC7) | A suspect is locked away, but has a prison governor got the right man? Can Father Brown discover the answer as he makes his way across America? Stars Andrew Sachs as Father Brown. GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Dramatised by John Scotney Father Brown - Andrew Sachs O'Connor - TP McKenna McGurk - Billy Boyle Usher - Don Fellows Prisoner - Brian Haines Todd - Ed Bishop Butler - Manning Wilson Convict - Stuart Organ Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man? Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man? Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's clerical sleuth. |
| 03 | The Queer Feet | 19841209 | 20120228 (BBC7) 20120229 (BBC7) 20130510 (BBC7) 20130511 (BBC7) 20190219 (BBC7) 20190220 (BBC7) 20210618 (BBC7) 20210619 (BBC7) 20230125 (BBC7) 20230126 (BBC7) | Death in a small hotel. Who stole the silver fish service? How many waiters are there? And how did all this lead to a glimmer of repentance? Starring Andrew Sachs and Olivier Pierre. Series of GK Chesterton's stories about the insightful clerical sleuth. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown ........ Andrew Sachs Flambeau ........ Olivier Pierre Colonel ........ Matt Brenner Duke ........ Christopher Scott Hector ........ Kerry Shale Lever ........ David Graeme Giovanni ........ Arnold Diamond Jean-Pierre ........ Robin Summers Doctor ........ David Sinclair Audley ........ Alan Thompson Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1984. Death and theft in a small hotel - and confusion over waiters. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 04 | The Curse Of The Golden Cross | 19861026 | 20240208 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) | What do an itinerant gambler, an English lady, a steward, a vicar and a professor have in common? And who has the right to it? Father Brown finds the answer. Stars Andrew Sachs as Father Brown. GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown - Andrew Sachs Professor Smail - Tim Reynolds Mr Tarrant - Peter Marinker Lady Diana - Natasha Pyne Leonard Smythe - Peter Wickham Steward - Terry O'Brien Driver - Jonathan Tafler Doctor - Eric Stovell Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for GK Chesterton's clerical sleuth. Stars Andrew Sachs. |
| 04 | The Eye Of Apollo | 19841216 | 20120229 (BBC7) 20120301 (BBC7) 20130513 (BBC7) 20130514 (BBC7) 20190220 (BBC7) 20190221 (BBC7) 20210621 (BBC7) 20210622 (BBC7) 20230126 (BBC7) 20230127 (BBC7) | A villain turned detective? A new religion proclaimed from a balcony. And Inspector Bagshaw is baffled... Only Father Brown discovers the murderer. Starring Andrew Sachs and Olivier Pierre. Series of GK Chesterton's stories about the insightful clerical sleuth. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown ........ Andrew Sachs Flambeau ........ Olivier Pierre Bagshaw - Bill Wallis Kalon - Bruce Boa Pauline Stacey - Narissa Knights Joan Stacey - Lisa Flanagan Sister - Melinda Walker Wilson - Garrick Hagon News Vendor - Robin Summers Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1984. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 05 | The Invisible Man | 19850106 | 20120301 (BBC7) 20120302 (BBC7) 20130514 (BBC7) 20130515 (BBC7) 20210622 (BBC7) 20210623 (BBC7) 20230127 (BBC7) 20230128 (BBC7) | A murder for Christmas, but the body goes missing. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Father Brown solves the mystery and a young girl proves she wishes to marry someone who will make his own way in the world. Starring Andrew Sachs and Olivier Pierre. Series of GK Chesterton's stories about the insightful clerical sleuth. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown ........ Andrew Sachs Flambeau ........ Olivier Pierre Laura - Eileen Tully John Turnbull - Anthony Hyde Isadore - Michael Drew Urchin - Melinda Walker Mrs Wilkins - Margot Boyd Police Officer - Peter Acre Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1985. A murder for Christmas, but the body goes missing. Father Brown investigates.... Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 06 | The Honour Of Israel Gow | 19850113 | 20120302 (BBC7) 20120303 (BBC7) 20130515 (BBC7) 20130516 (BBC7) 20190221 (BBC7) 20190222 (BBC7) 20210623 (BBC7) 20210624 (BBC7) 20230130 (BBC7) 20230131 (BBC7) | An eye for an eye and a tooth to satisfy Israel Gow. Father Brown surveys the remnants of a battered corpse and talks of money. Starring Andrew Sachs. Series of GK Chesterton's stories about the insightful clerical sleuth. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown ........ Andrew Sachs McCandlish ........ Henry Stamper Johnstone ........ Graham Blockey Dacre ........ David Sinclair Mrs MacDonald ........ Ellen McIntosh Old Jamie ........ James Bryce Barman ........ Guy Holden Pipe music by Brian Supple. Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1985. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 07 | The Hammer Of God | 19850120 | 20120305 (BBC7) 20120306 (BBC7) 20130516 (BBC7) 20130517 (BBC7) 20190222 (BBC7) 20190223 (BBC7) 20210624 (BBC7) 20210625 (BBC7) 20230131 (BBC7) 20230201 (BBC7) | Retribution that comes from above is not always divine. Nevertheless Father Brown reaches the evil in the heart of the good... Starring Andrew Sachs. Series of GK Chesterton's stories about the insightful clerical sleuth. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown ........ Andrew Sachs Wilfred Boedric ........ Bryan Matheson Dr Westley ........ Phillip Manikum Norman Boedric ........ Paul Nicholson Simeon Barnes ........ Tony Phillips Mrs Thurston ........ Deborah Paige PC Barton ........ Robin Summers Inspector Stow ........ David Sinclair Josian Risby ........ John Webb Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1985. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 08 | The Sins Of Prince Saradine | 19850127 | 20120306 (BBC7) 20120307 (BBC7) 20130517 (BBC7) 20130518 (BBC7) 20190225 (BBC7) 20190226 (BBC7) 20210625 (BBC7) 20210626 (BBC7) 20230201 (BBC7) 20230202 (BBC7) | Father Brown and Flambeau cross a Norfolk lake to meet an Italian with a dark history, and exchange dreams with an old adversary. Starring Andrew Sachs and Olivier Pierre. Series of GK Chesterton's stories about the insightful clerical sleuth. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown ........ Andrew Sachs Flambeau ........ Olivier Pierre Mr Paul ........ Garard Green Mrs Anthony ........ June Barrie Saradine ........ Roger Hammond Italian ........ Robin Summers Norfolk Tough ........ Peter Acre Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1985. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 09 | The Arrow Of Heaven | 19861012 | 20120308 (BBC7) 20120309 (BBC7) 20131126 (BBC7) 20131127 (BBC7) 20160625 (BBC7) 20200512 (BBC7) 20200513 (BBC7) 20200516 (BBC7) 20200517 (BBC7) 20211228 (BBC7) 20211229 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) | An American millionaire safe in his fortress, death threats, a murky past and a bolt from the blue. Father Brown, on his first visit to the United States, unravels the mystery and exposes thereby a mire of hypocrisy. Stars Andrew Sachs as Father Brown. Series 2 of GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown - Andrew Sachs Barnard - Ed Bishop Harris - Guy Gregory Wendell - Andrew Branch Norman Drage - Sean Prendergast Brander Merton - Richard Durden Peter Wayne - Johnny Myers Matt - Harry Towb Customs Officer - Tim Reynolds Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's clerical sleuth. |
| 09 | The Perishing Of The Pendragons | 19861005 | 20120307 (BBC7) 20120308 (BBC7) 20131125 (BBC7) 20131126 (BBC7) 20200511 (BBC7) 20200512 (BBC7) 20200516 (BBC7) 20200517 (BBC7) 20211227 (BBC7) 20211228 (BBC7) 20240205 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) | Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Who will come into his rightful inheritance - and will Father Brown be in time to avert a tragedy? Andrew Sachs stars as Father Brown, GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Dramatised by John Scotney Father Brown - Andrew Sachs Flambeau - Olivier Pierre The Admiral - Edward Kelsey Sir Cecil Fanshaw - Brian Hewlett Tregear - Keith Kraushaar Tommy/Walter - James Goode Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986 Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's clerical sleuth. |
| 10 | The Mistake Of The Machine | 19861019 | 20120309 (BBC7) 20120310 (BBC7) 20131127 (BBC7) 20131128 (BBC7) 20160627 (BBC7) 20160628 (BBC7) 20200513 (BBC7) 20200514 (BBC7) 20200516 (BBC7) 20200517 (BBC7) 20211229 (BBC7) 20211230 (BBC7) | A suspect is locked away, but has a prison governor got the right man? Can Father Brown discover the answer as he makes his way across America? Stars Andrew Sachs as Father Brown. Series 2 of GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Dramatised by John Scotney Father Brown - Andrew Sachs O'Connor - TP McKenna McGurk - Billy Boyle Usher - Don Fellows Prisoner - Brian Haines Todd - Ed Bishop Butler - Manning Wilson Convict - Stuart Organ Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man? Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 11 | The Curse Of The Golden Cross | 19861026 | 20120312 (BBC7) 20120313 (BBC7) 20131128 (BBC7) 20131129 (BBC7) 20160628 (BBC7) 20160629 (BBC7) 20200514 (BBC7) 20200515 (BBC7) 20200516 (BBC7) 20200517 (BBC7) 20211230 (BBC7) 20211231 (BBC7) | What do an itinerant gambler, an English lady, a steward, a vicar and a professor have in common? And who has the right to it? Father Brown finds the answer. Stars Andrew Sachs as Father Brown. Series 2 of GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Dramatised by John Scotney. Father Brown - Andrew Sachs Professor Smail - Tim Reynolds Mr Tarrant - Peter Marinker Lady Diana - Natasha Pyne Leonard Smythe - Peter Wickham Steward - Terry O'Brien Driver - Jonathan Tafler Doctor - Eric Stovell Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 12 | Actor And Alibi | 19861102 | 20120313 (BBC7) 20120314 (BBC7) 20131129 (BBC7) 20131130 (BBC7) 20160629 (BBC7) 20160630 (BBC7) 20200515 (BBC7) 20200516 (BBC7) 20200517 (BBC7) 20211231 (BBC7) 20220101 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) 20240210 (BBC7) | A theatrical murder amid much back-stabbing is announced in the Chop-House. Father Brown finds himself in the midst of a School for Scandal. Stars Andrew Sachs as Father Brown. Series 2 of GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Dramatised by John Scotney Father Brown - Andrew Sachs Mundon Mandeville - Peter Jeffrey Mrs Mandeville - Sheila Grant Inspector Bagshaw - Bill Wallis Ashton Jarvis - David Brierly Norman Knight - Charles Baillie Lady Miriam Talbot - Fleur Chandler Miss Maroni - Karen Ascoe Mrs Sans - Pauline Letts House Manager - Jonathan Scott Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1986. The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. GK Chesterton's clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery. Stars Andrew Sachs. |