Father Brown 1974
What is Father Brown?
Father Brown is a television series first released in 1974. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 26, 1974
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Father Brown is a television series first released in 1974. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A priest solves crimes with faith and wit.”
- Adaptation of G.K. Chesterton’s short stories
- Kenneth More leads as Father Brown
- Received a 70% viewer rating on Kinobox
- Production values reflect its 1970s origin
Watch it if you enjoy classic mystery dramas featuring a thoughtful sleuth.
Its gentle, faith‑guided mystery tone is suitable for general audiences seeking wholesome detective stories.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Hammer of God Sep 26, 1974
- E2 The Oracle of the Dog Oct 3, 1974
- E3 The Curse of the Golden Cross Oct 10, 1974
- E4 The Eye of Apollo Oct 17, 1974
- E5 The Three Tools of Death Oct 24, 1974
- E6 The Mirror of the Magistrate Oct 31, 1974
- E7 The Dagger with Wings Nov 7, 1974
- E8 The Actor and the Alibi Nov 14, 1974
- E9 The Quick One Nov 21, 1974
- E10 The Man with Two Beards Nov 28, 1974
- E11 The Head of Caesar Dec 5, 1974
- E12 The Arrow of Heaven Dec 12, 1974
- E13 The Secret Garden Dec 19, 1974
Frequently asked questions
What is Father Brown (1974)?
Father Brown is a 1974 British television series about a Roman Catholic priest who acts as an amateur detective.
Who created the original stories?
The series is based on short stories by G. K. Chesterton.
Who stars as Father Brown?
Kenneth More portrays the titular priest‑detective.
What genres does the series belong to?
It is classified as mystery, crime, and drama.
When did the series first air?
The series was first broadcast in 1974.