Series 5

01 The Star of Jacob Episode 123rd December 2016 A mysterious stranger, a missing donkey, an outbreak of laryngitis in the church choir and a kidnapped baby threaten to spoil Kembleford's Christmas festivities. 02 The Labyrinth of the Minotaur Episode 22nd January 2017 Father Brown is asked to look after Lady Felicia's wayward niece Bunty, who soon finds herself suspected of murder. 03 The Eve of St John Episode 33rd January 2017 Father Brown struggles to promote understanding when a group of pagans are suspected of killing one of their own. 04 The Chedworth Cyclone Episode 44th January 2017 Father Brown is drawn into the shady world of boxing when a local fighter is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 05 The Hand of Lucia Episode 55th January 2017 When a local writer is murdered, Father Brown must delve into her infamous novel Lulu and Lucia for inspiration. 06 The Eagle and the Daw Episode 66th January 2017 When an old foe tells him that she has arranged the death of her former lover, Father Brown soon finds himself blamed for the murder. 07 The Smallest of Things Episode 79th January 2017 Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes. 08 The Crimson Feather Episode 810th January 2017 When Mrs McCarthy's god-daughter goes missing, Father Brown follows her trail to a risque gentlemen's club. 09 The Lepidopterist's Companion Episode 911th January 2017 When Mrs McCarthy takes over the running of the mobile library, Father Brown discovers a shocking secret lurking among the bookshelves. 10 The Alchemist's Secret Episode 1012th January 2017 Father Brown must investigate a 300 year old secret hidden in a University in order to save an old friend. 11 The Sins of Others Episode 1113th January 2017 Father Brown struggles to save Sid from himself when he vows vengeance on his former defence barrister. 12 The Theatre of the Invisible Episode 1216th January 2017 When radio quiz Up To You comes to Kembleford, Father Brown suspects that one of the cast are responsible for their landlady’s murder. 13 The Tanganyika Green Episode 1317th January 2017 Father Brown investigates the murder of a Colonial Postal Service officer when the fair comes to Kembleford. 14 The Fire in the Sky Episode 1418th January 2017 Father Brown’s divine inspiration is called upon when Kembleford comes under threat of an alien invasion. 15 The Penitent Man Episode 1519th January 2017 Father Brown suspects an ulterior motive is at play when his old adversary Flambeau is incarcerated for murder.