BBC’s “bingeworthy” British cosy crime drama confirms return date with Maureen Lipman joining cast

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Okay, awesome news for anyone who loves a good mystery! Father Brown is coming back, and I’m super excited! Plus, they’ve added Maureen Lipman to the cast, which is just fantastic – she’s always brilliant in everything she does. Can’t wait to see what cases they’re solving this season!

The popular BBC show, inspired by GK Chesterton’s stories, centers around Father Brown (played by Mark Williams) as he solves mysteries in his neighborhood.

Okay, so I just saw this and I’m hyped! My favorite detective show has been running since 2013, and they’re dropping the 13th season on January 9th! It’ll be available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 2pm, which is perfect for a Friday afternoon binge. I saw the news over on RadioTimes.com.

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The show also features a great lineup of guest stars, including Helen Lipman from Coronation Street, along with Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels, Debra Stephenson, Davood Ghadami, Kevin Harvey, George Rainsford, and Timothy Watson.

Alongside Williams, Tom Chambers, Claudie Blakley, Ruby-May Martinwood, and John Burton are all returning to their roles. Sorcha Cusack will also be making a special guest appearance as Mrs. Bridgette McCarthy.

The next episodes pick up after the happy wedding at the end of season 12, showing Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan adjusting to married life and their new house. Isabel is especially excited to join the Policeman’s Wives Society.

Brenda finds her confidence while working as the Parish Secretary. At the same time, Father Brown is asked by Flambeau to check on Father Lazarus, who is in prison, leading to a dangerous and tense situation that upsets Canon Fox.

Now that Bishop-Elect Fox is about to be officially appointed, he’s plotting to get back at Father Brown, which will have lasting consequences for Kembleford. Plus, for the first time ever in Father Brown, the group heads to the coast!

Fans of the show will be thrilled with this news! The beloved crime drama has consistently been a hit with audiences, earning an impressive 7.8 out of 10 rating on IMDb based on over 17,000 reviews.

One viewer described the show as “pure comfort,” praising its talented cast and delightful, funny characters, making it incredibly easy to watch episode after episode.

One viewer described the show as wonderful and easy to watch, highlighting its humor and intriguing storyline. They added that it’s perfect for families and expressed no surprise at its international popularity, stating simply, “I love it.”

Father Brown returns on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 9 January.

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2025-12-15 15:19