TV series
Father Brown
2013–, English, on BBC One. Created by Tahsin Guner & Rachel Flowerday.
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
- Seasons
- 13
- Episodes
- 140
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Father Brown
Father Brown is streaming on BBC Player in India.
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Latest episode
S13 E10: The Bishop's Revenge
Aired 27 March 2026
Seasons 13
Series 1
2013 · 10 episodes · 7.0/10
Series 2
2014 · 10 episodes · 7.4/10
Series 3
2015 · 15 episodes · 7.1/10
Series 4
2016 · 10 episodes · 7.1/10
Series 5
2016 · 15 episodes · 6.8/10
Series 6
2017 · 10 episodes · 7.3/10
Series 7
2019 · 10 episodes · 6.2/10
Series 8
2020 · 10 episodes · 6.4/10
Series 9
2022 · 10 episodes · 6.1/10
Series 10
2023 · 10 episodes · 6.7/10
Series 11
2024 · 10 episodes · 6.3/10
Series 12
2025 · 10 episodes · 6.2/10
Series 13
2026 · 10 episodes · 6.9/10
Cast & crew
- Tahsin GunerCreator
- Rachel FlowerdayCreator
- Mark WilliamsFather Brown · 140 ep
- John BurtonSergeant Goodfellow · 122 ep
- Sorcha CusackMrs Bridgette McCarthy · 101 ep
- Tom ChambersInspector Sullivan · 67 ep
- Jack DeamInspector Mallory · 65 ep
- Alex PriceSid Carter · 51 ep
- Nancy CarrollLady Felicia Montague (voice) · 48 ep
- Emer KennyPenelope "Bunty" Windermere · 47 ep
- Ruby-May MartinwoodBrenda Palmer · 41 ep
- Claudie BlakleyMrs. Devine · 40 ep
- Hugo SpeerChief Inspector Valentine · 21 ep
- John LightCaptain Flynn / Hercule Flambeau · 14 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 January 2013
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Father Brown: quick answers
Is Father Brown worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Father Brown are there?
Father Brown has 13 seasons and 140 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Father Brown finished?
Father Brown is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Father Brown on?
Father Brown is streaming on BBC Player in India.
Father Brown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Father Brown is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Father Brown?
If you liked Father Brown, try Agatha Christie's Marple, Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder, Sister Boniface Mysteries.
Who created Father Brown?
Father Brown was created by Tahsin Guner and Rachel Flowerday and stars Mark Williams, John Burton, Sorcha Cusack.