#father brown (tv)

[haveyouseenthisseries-poll]

#tv shows #tv series #polls #father brown #mark williams #john burton #sorcha cusack #2010s series #british series #have you seen this series poll

[wayouts123]

There is no greater sentence in Britain than “I’ll put the kettle on”.

#father brown #sister boniface #all creatures great and small #bbc tv #vera #midsomer murders #hercule poirot #miss marple

[murdermysterymagic]

The funniest yet the worst thing about watching so many murder mysteries series is confusing the plot of episodes with different shows in the same universe.

#I’m talking about monk and psych #same thing for Sister Boniface and Father Brown #father brown #bbc father brown #adrian monk #monk tv #shawn spencer #psych tv #law and order special victims unit #law and order #sister boniface mysteries

[seven-dragons]

No individual episode of any British murder mystery show is as interesting as trying to connect the dots between the supporting actors.

#hey it’s that guy on death in paradise #who played the angry nobleman on midsomer murders #and murdered the nun on Lewis #and didn’t he play Lord Bigglesbe in a single episode of Downton Abbey? #Or was that the crown? #Or both? #british tv #death in paradise #Lewis #midsomer murders #endeavour #father brown #so many many others

[maturemenoftvandfilms]

Father Brown (TV Series) S3/E15 'The Owl of Minerva' (2015) - Ron Donachie

Damn… Ron looks like he'd give you good, hard angry fuck.

On A Side Note: Mark Williams on the other hand, he looks like he'd make love to you tenderly.

#Father Brown #The Owl of Minerva #Ron Donachie #mark williams #tv series #actor #celebrities #daddy #handsome daddy #husky daddy #cilf #silverfox #english actor #scottish actor #suit & tie #suited daddy #priest #hats

[edwardian-girl-next-door]

Does anyone else consider certain tv shows as happening in the same universe? For instance, I always think that Grantchester and Endeavour occupy the same universe, with Granchester obviously coming a bit before in the 1950s. Or Father Brown (2013-) and Miss Marple (2004-2013) are both simultaneously snooping around solving mysteries in different parts of England. Agatha Christie's Poirot and The House of Eliot definitely share a timeline too.

#also maybe dr finlay (1993-1996) and all creatures great and small (2021-)??? #id love to know if other people do this too #this might just be me noticing similarities in production values #period dramas #period drama #tv shows #murder mystery #british television #detective shows #miss marple #agatha christies poirot #grantchester #father brown #endeavour #dr finlay #all creatures great and small #the house of eliot

[twistedtummies2]

Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes - Number 14

Welcome to A Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes! During this month-long event, I’ll be counting my Top 31 Favorite Fictional Detectives, from movies, television, literature, video games, and more!

SLEUTH-OF-THE-DAY’S QUOTE: “You attacked reason. It’s bad theology.”

Number 14 is…Father Brown.

Originally created by author G.K. Chesterton, Father Brown is one of the most famous detectives in English literature. Having said that, I must immediately make a confession: I’m not THAT well-versed (perhaps surprisingly) with the original “Father Brown” short stories Chesterton wrote. I’ve read some of them; specifically, I’ve now read all the ones collected in the book “The Innocence of Father Brown.” (My favorite is “The Invisible Man,” which, for the record, has absolutely nothing to do with anyone named Griffin). However, beyond that, I’m not especially familiar with the original writing. I also have not seen either of the two English-language film versions I know about (one played by Walter Connolly, another by Alec Guinness), both of which were based on the story “The Blue Cross.” And I should also immediately state that I have seen only one episode of the TV series starring Kenneth More from the 1970s, which I know has been highly lauded in years since.

So…since it seems like I am unfamiliar with nearly EVERYTHING that has brought this character into popular culture…how DO I know Father Brown, and why is he so high on the list? Well, because there is one version of the character and his universe that I am VERY familiar with: the most recent TV series adaptation of the stories, which began in 2013 and is still going strong today (with a new season coming this year). This show, simply and appropriately titled “Father Brown,” stars Mark Williams (whom many may recognize for playing Mr. Weasley in the Harry Potter films). While it frequently changes a LOT from the original Chesterton stories, the show is still EXTREMELY good. In my opinion, it modernizes the stories in a way that is pretty decently handled, so that even if you haven’t read the originals, you can still get a lot out of what’s being given to you. The spirit of Chesterton’s work is still intact. Much of what I say here will be informed by Williams’ portrayal of the character, which is why I wanted to make all this clear right off the bat.

Father Brown is an example of what might be called “the busybody detective,” or even more appropriately “the accidental detective.” What I mean by this is that he’s not in any way officially tied to the police; in fact, the police frequently see him as a nuisance, who gets in the way of their work and often makes them look like fools. He also never makes a career or a proper hobby out of his detective work. Being a detective just…kind of happens to him. Father Brown, on the surface, is a simple and humble local priest; a God-fearing, God-loving man of the cloth who is charitable, good-hearted, and at times seems sort of fumbling and shambolic. He’s not someone, therefore, you’d expect would make a great sleuth.

A great sleuth, of course, is exactly what this mild-mannered Catholic priest is. Father Brown’s rather simple demeanor belies a steely will, an even more steely faith, and a very cunning and alert mind. He typically ends up playing detective not so much out of a desire to one-up the police or some obsessive desire, but simply because he notices something amiss and begins to question why that is. His greatest assets as a sleuth can be summed up as two simple attributes: common sense, and, above all, human empathy. Father Brown doesn’t necessarily look for fingerprints or psychoanalyze criminals like a forensic profiler, but simply notices things that don’t make sense and then tries to make sense of them. He uses his understanding of people’s personalities, looks at their character traits and ideals, and uses them to his advantage; if he feels it isn’t in someone’s nature to shoot in cold blood, he follows his instinct, and he’s usually proven correct. If he sees someone showing some weakness or vulnerability, he latches onto that to try and sway them. He tries to redeem his enemies more often than he tries to ruin them. Contrariwise, this man also knows when NOT to trust people. While he’s noble and forgiving, Father Brown isn’t a pushover. In fact, the Williams version is revealed to be a war veteran; he’s seen some action (and horror) in his lifetime. This, combined with his devotion to the confessional booth, means that he knows very well that people are not perfect. With that said, despite being a religious soul, he isn’t superstitious, and tries to be tolerant of others with different beliefs. In short, Father Brown seems to understand that good people are good people, and tries to find the good in everyone, even those he seeks to defeat. Whether you’re spiritual or not, he’s not only a good detective, but arguably a good role model: I think a lot of us wish we had a Father Brown in our lives.

Tomorrow, the countdown continues with Number 13!

CLUE: “Are you with me? You might even be way ahead of me.”

#list #countdown #favorites #best #top 31 fictional detectives #gathering of the greatest gumshoes #number 14 #father brown #mark williams #g.k. chesterton #literature #tv #television #mystery #murder mystery

[plush4bunny]

#they're the same picture

#father brown bbc #mark williams #father brown #father brown tv show

[cytryndor]

Also, today I began watching two new TV shows, Sister Boniface Mysteries, which is a spinoff to Father Brown and I can tell you I am utterly in love, and Beyond Paradise, which is a spinoff to Death in Paradise that's focused on my favorite Humphrey Goodman, and I also love it my god I'm so happy my shows are successful and having multiple season imma cry

#yeah i do love father brown and death in paradise #like british detective/crime shows in general #like #father brown #death in paradise #new tricks #shakespeare and hathaway #and more #also love #doctor who #and #call the midwife #and a bunch of others #im so happy for those spinoffs!!!!! #also not really about british tv shows but justice for grease rise of the pink ladies #star trek prodigy #okay now normal tags #sister boniface mysteries #beyond paradise #a natalia original™

[daydreamerbeliever]

LADS the first episode of series 11 is in the TV Times.

It's on the TV scheduling.

It's so clooose!

#father brown #father brown series 11 #I've never been so excited for a TV show in my life #apologies for how insufferable I must be but I am Very Excited

[chrism02]

@eroticaplush​

#Mark Williams #Father Brown #father brown x reader #father brown tv show #soulmate au

[tinkerbelldetective]

In all the years you had known Inspector Sullivan, he had been irritated with Kembleford, mostly with Father Brown and Sid, but his irritability wasn't like this. This was new. Even Sgt. Goodfellow mentioned being surprised by Sullivan's more forward hostility.

It was so nice to see him again, though, and you weren't going to let him be grumpy in peace. Also, you weren't sure if it was possible for him to stiffen up any further, but he did, just at the prospect of a walk. Yet, he followed along anyway.

You both stepped along aimlessly until you came to a stop, pulling a book out of the bag you carried almost everywhere.

His eyes furrowed as you offered it to him, eyeing the blue ribbon you had tied neatly across the title.

"I had gotten it for you shortly before you left, but I was never able to get it to you. And your visits have always been so short and busy."

"That's - Thank you." He let out a sigh, free hand running over his forehead. This whole village gets under his skin, Father Brown most of all, but you? You managed to get under his skin and his ribs, and he can't run away from his heartbeat when you look at him. He's tried.

Forwardness be damned. He stepped closer to you, breath heavy. His hands nearly shook as your breath hitched, eyes trailing up his blue suit to meet his.

"Inspector," you breathed.

This was as far as he could go.

"Thank you."

He already said that.

"What time do you take your tea?"

He blinked, what?

Oh.

"I'll pick you up at 9." His words were surprisingly steady.

"Where?"

A soft smile pulled at the corner of his lips with an even smaller tilt of his head.

"Tomorrow is Sunday, is it not?"

Oh.

"Sounds lovely." You smiled, fighting the urge to sigh happily. Not that you didn't do so when he stepped away and began walking in the direction of the station.

Father Brown was surprised to see you at the early Mass, but it all made sense when he saw what surely was the Inspector's car at the road.

#my father brown imagines #td inspector sullivan #inspector sullivan #inspector sullivan x reader #father brown (tv)

[murraywalker]

No but of course Sylvester McCoy is playing a doctor

#father brown #11x03 #spoilers #tv father brown

[murdermysterymagic]

Which lovably mischievous, suave, mystery show French Art thief would win a battle of wit and theft ?

#I can’t decide so I made a poll #these men live rent free in my head #just a couple of French men played by Brits #psych #psych tv #bbc father brown #father brown #pierre despereaux #hercule flambeau

[surrexi]

trying to find father brown peeps on tumblr and i am seeing people complaining about sullivan being "made hetero" in series ten and my siblings in christ y'all need to rewatch episode five you can't tell me sullivan's reactions to flambeau and mrs devine weren't pure disaster bisexual panic!

also remember fam you can still write fanfic where he's bisexual or gay or ace or anything no matter what they do in canon (i have only watched the first six eps so idk what happens in the last four, but even if he and isobel have a full-on romance that doesn't even actually mean he couldn't be *canonically* bisexual, let alone affect one's ability to headcanon him that way). in my heart of hearts, lady felicia ran away with flambeau at the end of series nine and canon can never take that away from me, lmao. i have no intention of letting anything in the canon dissuade me from the position that inspector sullivan is 110% a disaster bi.

#father brown #inspector sullivan #father brown spoilers #sort of #char: inspector sullivan #tv: father brown #idk why anyone who's already reading subtextual queerness onto a male character who has never actually had a romantic subplot #would respond to that character getting a female love interest by immediately going 'how dare they make him straight' #bisexuality is right there! so is asexuality with an alloromantic orientation that includes at least men and women! #to say nothing of other orientations they might not have had the same words for in the late 40s/early 50s that we do now! #there's so much more to queerness than just gay or straight! #take it from me #your friendly local asexual

[vavandeveresfan]

Pet peeves: category: TV detectives.

OK OK what rEALLY cheeses me off is when a TV detective carries around a backpack all the time and never fucking takes anything out of it or puts anything in it.

When it's just a fucking prop, like, for what reason?

My backpack has a brush, moisturizer, pen, notepad, measuring tape, penknife, leash (for when I come across a stray dog), bus pass, keys, wallet, sunglasses (on sunny days), phone, band-aids, aspirin, binoculars, compass, breath mints, fruit bars, a book.

And believe it or not all of those things have come in handy at one time or another.

And it can expand to hold a goddamn baby elephant.

So what's the point of a detective who never puts anything in his backpack and never takes anything out? He just lugs it around, to show, what? How proletariat he is? Pockets aren't enough for this sleuth, he needs a Hershel pack for all the shit he doesn't have.

Columbo kept all kinds of stuff in his raincoat. Cigars, matches, hard-boiled eggs, salt shaker, gumdrops, dog treats, once an entire fucking Thermos. Miss Marple had lots of handy things in her purse, from hankies to knitting. Father Brown had a purple stole and lock picks in his cassock. Maigret had a tobacco pouch, matches, and pipe in his coat.

But Backpack Detectives don't have so much as a sandwich in a paper bag.

It just irks me. Couldn't the writers come up with something the characters actually used?

(I admit I haven't seen all episodes of Unforgotten and Death in Paradise, so it's possible they used their backpacks and I didn't see it, but in all the episodes I have seen they've never zipped open those suckers even once.)

The other thing that irks me is that Backpack Detectives always carry their pack only over one shoulder.

If you're kneeling down to examine the body or footprints or blood smears, or bending over to squint at the shattered vase or bullet in the coffee table, that pack will slip right off your shoulder. So you have to hold it in place with your other hand. Which means you only have one free hand.

If you do the sensible thing, the thing backpacks are designed for, you have both your arms through the straps, which leaves you with both hands free.

A detective wants both hands free. What if the murdered person's spouse offers a cup of tea while Backpack Detective is picking shards of bone out of the carpet? He doesn't have a free hand.

Screenwriters need to think about this shit more.

#tv detectives #detectives #Unforgotten #Death in Paradise #backpacks #mysteries #murder mysteries #sleuths #pet peeves #Sunny Khan #Neville Parker #Columbo #Miss Marple #Father Brown #Maigret #queue