Father Brown: Series 3
In this series the priest finds himself embroiled with the Secret Service, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position. Sid is sent undercover into a theological college to flush out a killer and Mrs McCarthy takes on a group of travellers when a local man is found dead. Finally a fugitive takes sanctuary in St Mary's. Father Brown is stunned to realise that the man in the confessional is in fact Inspecto
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Father Brown Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
In this series the priest finds himself embroiled with the Secret Service, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position. Sid is sent undercover into a theological college to flush out a killer and Mrs McCarthy takes on a group of travellers when a local man is found dead. Finally a fugitive takes sanctuary in St Mary's. Father Brown is stunned to realise that the man in the confessional is in fact Inspector Sullivan - and he's wanted for murder.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Man in the Shadows
Jan 5, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown gets involved with MI5, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position.
The Curse of Amenhotep
Jan 6, 2015 · 45 min
After Sir Raleigh's new bride insists on seeing his Egyptian mummy, she is found dead.
The Invisible Man
Jan 7, 2015 · 45 min
The circus brings death to Kembleford when a clown is murdered.
The Sign of the Broken Sword
Jan 8, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown investigates a murder at the local army barracks.
The Last Man
Jan 9, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown investigates when Kembleford's new cricket captain is framed for murder.
The Upcott Fraternity
Jan 12, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown witnesses the apparent suicide of a student but is convinced it is murder.
The Kembleford Boggart
Jan 13, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown must act fast to save a member of Kembleford's travelling community.
The Lair of the Libertines
Jan 14, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown and his friends find themselves stranded at a hotel with a group of hedonists
The Truth in the Wine
Jan 15, 2015 · 45 min
When a body is discovered in a vineyard, Father Brown must search for the murderer.
The Judgement of Man
Jan 16, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown becomes embroiled in an audacious art heist masterminded by Flambeau.
The Time Machine
Jan 19, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown visits Jacob, who has a new invention - a time machine.
The Standing Stones
Jan 20, 2015 · 45 min
A death at a stone circle leads Father Brown to conclude that dark forces are at work.
The Paradise of Thieves
Jan 21, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown investigates when a dead man is found inside a locked bank vault.
The Deadly Seal
Jan 22, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown is told that Bishop Talbot will be assassinated.
The Owl of Minerva
Jan 23, 2015 · 45 min
Father Brown is stunned to learn that Inspector Sullivan is wanted for murder.