Series 1 · Episode 1
The Hammer of God
Meet Father Brown and the original Kembleford parish team.
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140 episodes13 seriesEarly-1950s KemblefordSeries 14 due early 2027
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Series 1 · Episode 10
The Blue Cross
Begin the long-running connection between Father Brown and Flambeau.
Series 5 · Episode 2
The Labyrinth of the Minotaur
Step into the series with Bunty among the parish regulars.
Series 10 · Episode 1
The Winds of Change
Meet the renewed Kembleford ensemble led by Mrs Devine and Brenda.
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