The Best Episodes Directed By Ian Barber

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #1 - The Mysteries of the Rosary

   S2:E51/10/2014

   The mysterious disappearance of an old friend sends Father Brown and Sid on a quest to find the mythical Lannington Rosary. However can an old adversary, back from the dead, be trusted to help?

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #2 - The Prize of Colonel Gerard

   S2:E81/15/2014

   Father Brown is unconvinced when a recently returned prisoner of war is suspected of the killing of his tyrannical uncle. And it seems that someone will stop at nothing to keep the priest from the truth...

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - A Murder in Portrait, L'enfant terrible

   S9:E21/16/2020

   DI Jack Mooney and the team are put to the test when a celebrated artist is poisoned in her studio in confounding circumstances.

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #4 - The Blue Cross

   S1:E101/25/2013

   When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap?

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - The Cup of Calabria

   S12:E52/7/2025

   Father Brown and Flambeau hunt for a priceless holy relic as a new nemesis lurks in the shadows.

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   7.5/10(7 votes)

   #6 - The Flying Stars

   S1:E21/15/2013

   Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.

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   7.3/10(6 votes)

   #7 - The Bride of Christ

   S1:E61/21/2013

   When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.

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   6.6/10(5 votes)

   #8 - La Murder Le Diablé

   S9:E11/9/2020

   New Year's Eve celebrations are cut short when a masked man stabs a woman in her own home. Jack and the team must uncover the identity of the mystery murderer before they strike again.

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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #9 - The Hole in My Heart

   S13:E21/16/2026

   Father Brown investigates when rock ‘n’ roll sensations The Hart Brothers return home to Kembleford, bringing murder with them.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Battle of Kembleford

    S12:E11/10/2025

    Father Brown investigates when a medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment.

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    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #11 - The Hammer of God

    S1:E11/14/2013

    When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Bishop's Revenge

    S13:E103/27/2026

    After taking revenge on Father Brown, bishop-elect Fox is kidnapped. Can the priest find him in time for his consecration?

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