S1·E1 The Hammer of God
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 26, 1974
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- Director
- Robert Tronson
- Writer
- Hugh Leonard
- Score
- 5/10 (1 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Lord of the manor Colonel James Bohun, a sadistic bully and chauvinistic womaniser, is widely loathed in his small English village. Despite being married, he openly flaunts his conquests and shows only disdain for the beliefs of his brother Wilfred, the local Anglican vicar. When James is found in the churchyard with his skull smashed by a single blow from a blacksmith's hammer, Father Brown, a guest of the vicar's, brings his sleuthing skills to the case.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Father Brown air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Hammer of God') originally aired on September 26, 1974.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Hammer of God')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 52 minutes.
What happens in Father Brown Season 1 Episode 1?
Lord of the manor Colonel James Bohun, a sadistic bully and chauvinistic womaniser, is widely loathed in his small English village. Despite being married, he openly flaunts his conquests and shows only disdain for the beliefs of his brother Wilfred, the local Anglican vicar. When James is found in t...
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