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This is, as another reviewer quite rightly said: "utter tosh". Well of course it is. It is delightful, fluffy, nonsensical utter tosh and I say Thankyou for that. TV is missing more of this sort of silliness. It is so very easy to watch. If you blink you miss nothing but if you watch it without blinking, it is easy on the eyes/heart/soul. Sunday afternoon by the fire with a hot chocolate cupped in hand...THAT is what this programme is and I for one think they should be applauded for providing this 'niche service' for those of us who like a small slice of comfy 'utter tosh' in our otherwise frantic chaotic troublesome lives.

I've been gorging on UK TV (can't believe what I've missed) testing out this mystery series and that and discovered that I LIKE A lot but my preference after watching different styles, is the lighter, quirky, fun series like Father Brown. Lots of charming characters, gorgeous scenery and a lovely village. BBC is the BOMB!

I've tears in my eyes thinking about sitcoms I forced myself to watch believing this is was good as it gets. I'm stunned at the difference in quality television. I don't know what else to say except I have a lot of catching up to do! Father Brown, Cadfael, Death in Paradise, A touch of Frost Midsomer murders. I've been living in a bubble. I just said to my husband, the British camera moves leisurely, soaking up the countryside. Wonderful shots of landscapes and gorgeous plants of all kinds (I love the English admiration and respect for the art of gardening and nature in general). The camera pauses and lets you hear the wind and sounds of nature as the cast goes about their business.It actually adds to the tension so beautifully...a prolonged creaking sound, a shot of leaves blowing on trees. Our eyes are treated to gorgeous old buildings,streets, shops and quirky guest stars with their fabulous character portrayals. We see unusual hobbies, situations, an array of real faces and all ages in all their imperfected glory.Actors aren't chosen for cookie cutter beauty or age but the character that shows on their faces and ability to act. How wonderful to see all ages!!! I find the older the more great fun it is! BBC TV doesn't hide them away! We see distinguished, frumpy, classy, nutty, prissy, scatterbrained, intellectual,funny flirtatious. ...... On American TV there's one actress to portray seniors, Betty White whom is limited to either childlike, cranky or a dirty old lady. The TV mysetry/detective shows I was used to viewing are noisy, cheap and gimmicky. Ugly buildings and constant shots of car doors slamming shut with generic 30 somethings getting in and out passing off their ability to stride self importantly as acting...boring botoxed faces with capped teeth... detectives with no depth or range of emotions,no wit or charm or style as they storm in and out of ugly buildings interrogating guest characters that are all boobs, hair and teeth between 20 and 30. Graphic unnecessary sex scenes for shock...never again. I'm a convert. Father Brown is relaxing, highly enjoyable and plain old FUN!!!

It is wonderful to see Father Brown move into its seventh series, the show is quite wonderful, it's such easy viewing, it's funny, of course it's intriguing, it's just a great family show. Of course I love the heavy and complex mystery dramas on virtually every week, but there are times when you just want to sit back and watch a cosy, safe murder mystery. Forty five minutes of engaging, entertaining mystery, a genre which had seemed almost dead. Mark Williams has managed to inject something into the character of Father Brown, his performances are superb, he's a joy to watch, as are all of the cast. There have been a few duff episodes, but for every bad one there's a quality one, the likes of The Owl of Minerva and The Bride of Christ, they are great viewing. It comes as no surprise to me that the show is a big international success, I love it.

I loved the early seasons. The introduction of Inspector Mallory made it less enjoyable, however. It isn't that he's a character we love to hate - that is pretty much a necessity in this type of show. It's that he is painfully overplayed, which is incredibly distracting. But if you can ignore his intrusion, the rest of the characters and the stories are a delightful way to step away from reality for a while. A lighthearted and clever show that I will often put on in the background as I'm working on projects.

The cast of talented actors make this lighthearted show binge worthy, not to miss an episode the delightful characters are campy with clever witty lines. This is not a edge of your seat or high drama with special effects. IF your looking for a show to just rest upon, sink into with ease after a long day. Just a good light hearted show, while the story plots are not heavy, it is the lives of the main characters the viewer enjoys more and more.

This is a great show to escape the drama of a long work day, the dread of the daily news and noise of traffic Father Brown is one of the special shows with beloved characters and the trouble the come upon. Pure comfort food show for the heart and soul that will leave you with a warm smile after every episode

I'm 28 and Canadian and i adore this show. How they manage to make a show about death, crime and mystery so charming, heartwarming and enjoyable is really remarkable. Most crime shows are so dark, bloody and upsetting. This show leaves you feeling happy, light hearted and a great feeling about humanity. Father brown is kind, smart and a really good person. Mrs M is my favorite, she's simply hilarious,strong willed and awesome. Although characters change or come and go, some good some bad, the final product is a great show. I've compared it to Murdoch but honestly i like this show better. Interesting, fun, suspenseful, and very enjoyable! Most people seem to need blood and violence and female nudity to make a good crime/mystery show but to me it's very refreshing to see innocence and integrity in a modern show. This show is great for kids or elderly. I'm up to season 8 and it's as good as ever! Can't wait for more.

My favorite cast is Mark Williams as Father Brown; Sorcha Cusack as Mrs McCarthy; Alex Price as Sid Carter; Nancy Carroll as Lady Felicia; and Tom Chambers as Inspector Sullivan. They worked very well together, and the stories flowed smoothly and focused on the mysteries.

When Tom Chambers left, he was replaced by Jack Deam as Inspector Mallory. Deam is almost a caricature of an angry little man (Napoleon?), and his over the top anger at Father Brown is annoying. Even though Father Brown is always helping the police, Deam never shows any acknowledgement. His character has never developed from day one until now, several seasons later.

Tom Chambers as Inspector performed his role with much more nuance, and he could act on more than one level, like a real person. He was also a lot more pleasant and professional towards everyone.

Lady Felicia (Nancy Carroll) was another excellent member of the cast. She really had a multi-dimensional character who facilitated Father Brown's sleuthing in many ways. When Carroll left the cast, she was replaced by the annoying Bunty, played by Emer Kenny.

Emer Kenny is always making sarcastic remarks, often ridiculing Mrs. McCarthy. Bunty diminishes the status of Mrs. McCarthy as a major supporting cast member.

Bunty is usually a lot taller than everyone else in the TV episodes, and yet the writers try to play her off as a romantic foil to guest players that are several inches shorter than she is. The scenes with Bunty romancing little guys are funny but not in a good way. Bunty is miscast for this 1950s era, and her sarcastic personality is not something that you would expect for the 1950s.

Another substantial member of the cast that left is Alex Price as Sid. Sid was often there to provide investigation of details when Father Brown needed help, or to protect Father Brown. Alex Price looks like somebody from the 1950s. He fits the part. When he left, Bunty was the character that took up the space of Lady Felicia and Sid.

Sorcha Cusak as Mrs. McCarthy does an excellent job in her role. She sometimes accidentally creates trouble for Father Brown, but she is always trying to help him.

Mark Williams does an outstanding performance as Father Brown. His hallmark is his humility in dealing with a variety of characters who either dislike Catholics, or have no respect for him as a sleuth, or are just plain rude (like Inspector Mallory). Father Brown never stops trying to do the right thing, and he is a great example of a mystery detective, and a human being.

I saw Alec Guinness play Father Brown in the film version some years ago and an enjoyable film it was as well. It was a shame he did not make more Father Brown films.

This television adaptation by the BBC, shown in the afternoons might not be for the purists who have read the books and appalled at the changes made.

The TV adaptation because of budgetary reasons require a fixed location (such as the village setting) fixed sets and a small regular cast of characters as the core actors have to be retained for the duration of the shoot.

The period setting has moved forward to the 1950s, a time of post war change and Father Brown might be deemed to be a little too modern with some liberal sensibilities. Then again he is a man who has himself experienced the horrors of war and we believe has travelled widely and open to new experiences even though he is a Catholic priest.

The murder mysteries are enjoyable, easy viewing for the whole family. Some of the stories in the TV series are new and others are based on the books by Chesterton.

In the books, Father Brown might be deemed to a be a peripheral character, somewhat on the edge. In one of the stories I did read and which the series did adapt (The Blue Cross,) it was noticeable how pacey and thrilling the adaptation was in contrast with the book.

... up to to a point and that point is season 9. Season 10 is where it all rapidly goes down hill. Father Brown himself stays the same, along with Goodfellow, but the replacements characters that were needed to fil the gaps left by Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll and Emer Kenny are just dreadful. The only shining moment in this season was John Light as Flambeau, who put in a sterling performance as usual. How he never got his own series I will never know. My honest suggestion is, that if you haven't already watched it, then please do as it's very enjoyable, just stop at the end of season 9, you'll be doing yourself a favour.

I just loved the earlier days and characters. The newer characters especially and mainly the young girl that is always following father brown around is just absolutely annoying to the point that I can hardly force myself to watch the new seasons. She is just really flaky and over the top. It feels like she wants all the attention. She could be a good character in sparse moments if she could get her acting under control. She doesn't feel natural. My 92 yr old grandma can't stand her either. I wish we could have the old characters back. Father Brown is amazing as always. I think they could change things up to be more original and make everyone happy. I absolutely do not care what races, religions, disability etc any character is, what I care about is how good they can act. I believe in merit based rewards. If anyone is good at what they do than that is the most important thing. Nobody wants to watch mediocre acting.

We much more enjoyed the seasons staring Nancy Carroll as Lady Felicia and Tom Chambers. The character of Bunty is rather uninteresting and one dimensional, and Inspector Mallory is a stereotypical idiot. Also, the character of Syd is much missed in storylines, as well. Although Father Brown is, all in all, good entertainment, I do miss the earlier seasons.

The show was initially so much fun. The characters: Lady Felicia, Mrs. McCarthy and Sid were great. The chemistry was brilliant and the writing sharp. Mark Williams as Father Brown is always the steady hand, keeping everyone on track. However, BBC has tracked hard left with storylines G. K. Chesterton would be appalled by. Add poor plots and writing and the addition of Brenda and Mrs. Devine and you've turned the show from a five star spread to greasy hash-house, late night drunk repast. Brenda, a truly lousy actress, makes no sense in any scenario. Her flimsy, mouthy character should be nothing more than a bit part at best. Her insights are forced and insipid (writing) and her acting is childish. She adds nothing to the show. Nothing. Mrs. Devine is a foolish, and unlike Mrs. McCarthy, she has no redeeming qualities. She possesses no quaintness, whimsy or charm. She looks and acts like a foolish floosy, a fading tart who has tried to turn the coin of redemption. Her romance with Inspector Sullivan has zero chemistry. And why, oh why, is charming Sergeant Goodfellow so far in the background? At least they got it right with Sullivan who plays the arrogant, thin skinned inspector to a tee and managed to get rid of that overblown ham Jack Deam (Inspector Mallory.) As previously stated, this show used to be fun. It is now unbearable. It has gone south as have the shows Death in Paradise and Midsomer Murders. Yet another series I will quit and fill my time with other background chatter. Maybe white nose; it has to be better than this.

I've come to really enjoy this show. The cast has great chemistry and Father Brown couldn't have been casted better.

Love father Brown, but season 11 is beyond boring. I used to look forward to new episodes, but this year I barely bother. It feels like Father Brown's actors just said "let's get through this year, pay us, and then we can retire." I love mysteries, police procedurals, etc. And just enjoy the ride without trying to figure out "who dun-it. But these episodes are so simplistic, I know who's done it without even making an effort.

The biggest problem, of course, was getting rid of Bundy and lady Felicia. There is now no access to the upper class with their peculiarities, their wealth, waywardness, mansions, free morals and the humor. No love/hate relationship between Mrs. McCarthy"s british steadfastness vs Lady Felicia aristocratic snootiness and Bundy's new found post-war bohemian wildness.. And all these quirky characters working with and against a setting featuring mid-century Catholic priest was the basis of Father Brown.

The two new protagonist, Mrs. Devine, a WW 2 war widow and new secretary and her assistant waif, although cute, really don't bring anything to the show...just middle class 1950 boredom. No drama, no tension, no surprises. So murders are no surprise either. The only brightness in this show is the wardrobe with the giant billowy skirts and tons of petticoats. Even the romance between Chief Inspector and Mrs. Devine is lackluster.

Flambeau finally shows up, and I was looking forward to his input, but this episode too was predictable and boring. Actually there is no mystery. The bad guy killed the guard.

Watch and rewatch seasons 1 to 10, jewel, or Mrs. McCarthy's strawberry but skip season 11. I never thought it could be this bad, Don't waste your time on season 11. . I would not be surprised if this show gets cancel, nobody is making an effort here.

An enjoyable television series, more or less remotely inspired from G. K. Chesterton's character(s). To be relished as such, independent of any other literary or cinematographic influences. But also as a pretext to go back to the earlier versions, from the '50s and '70s, respectively. The first movie is in black-and-white, with a vintage 1950s atmosphere, while the 1970s series is the more faithful to the original, in spite of its rather more low-budget air. The new version is quite flamboyant, and yet it might ruffle quite a few feathers of the viewers who are expecting to get more of the original Chesterton stories. A successful entertainment for the more modern-minded nostalgic(s)...

The writing was good the first five seasons and I really liked the cast it was kind of like Andy Griffith with a little more of an edge. Everyone made fun of me for liking it but it didn't care.Then they got rid of Sid , lady Felicia and all the good writers. I heard season 7 is better than the last two seasons , I might give it a chance.I don't know the last two seasons were really bad.

I really enjoyed all the series. Each one seems to get better. There was plenty of morality and drama in the latest crop. A nice dose of comedy too. Perfect bad weather viewing or for insomniac nights. GK Chesteron was reputed to be not a lover of those of the Mosaic persuasion so watching the programmes was even more of a guilty pleasure. Contrary to the animadversions of your other reviewers I found Mark Williams to be more than suited for the role and his housekeeper reminded me of Janet from Dr Finlay's casebook. Forty five minutes was just the right length for each episode and of course being the BBC the lack of commercial breaks is always a plus. If the series encourages viewers to go away and read the stories then it has fulfilled its mission.

I saw an episode on PBS a few days ago and now I'm hooked. I've already watched almost all of them online.

I've seen a lot of complaints that the show isn't true to the books. Well, if you haven't read them yet, like myself, I would recommend watching!

It reminds me of a show I watched with my grandma when I was a little girl, "Father Dowling Mysteries."

This is a classic murder mystery/amateur detective show which unfortunately we don't seem to have enough of in the U.S.

But you don't have to be British or an Anglophile to enjoy. If you love mysteries, amateur sleuth stories, and period pieces this is a program to check out.

We absolutely LOVED Father Brown for the first 4 seasons.

WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED?!!!

Almost entirely different cast, totally different feel, everyone smokes, it's suddenly extremely racy (no, I'm not a prude), what happened?

Where is Sid? Where is Lady Felicia? The new inspector is a dolt! And Bunty? Whatever!

We'll muddle our way through the rest of season 5 (watching on Netflix), but not sure that we'll continue on if this is the future direction. We liked remembering a "simpler" time, while adding in the murder mystery part (yes, we like Murder, She Wrote and Diagnosis Murder).

What has happened?!! The last two seasons with Brenda and Divine; they are just so irritating. The Father needs strong characters of which to bounce off. That's where Syd, Felicia, and Bunty came in.

Inspector Sullivan the only saving grace. A perfect foil. And a great actor. Alas, the chemistry between him and Divine so lacking. He deserves better.

And Brenda... what accent is that? Or is she meant to be a mentally challenged character? Nothing wrong with that , but it's not clear!

Anybody else notice that lack of extras in many scenes? Country fairs have a dozen folks wandering around. Towns are deserted.

Budget problems?

I've always loved Father Brown. However season 10 is very different from the previous seasons. I looked at the credits and they have the same writer as always, and yet something's off.

The soutions to the murders arrive out of the blue. No lead up, just Father Brown going directly to the murderer and telling them that he knows everything.

The cast has changed and while I miss the old cast, the problem with the show has nothing to do with the cast.

They've got 45 minutes to wrap up the murder. It's got to come quickly, however the grounds for the Father's conclusions are not hinted at or even shown how he comes to that conclusion, as it used to. It's impossible to "play" along and take guess as to who did it.

Whatever has happened to this season, I hope they return to the old format before the program is dropped.