Excitement is building as the 13th series of the popular BBC daytime drama Father Brown is set to premiere this January. Fans can look forward to ten brand-new episodes filled with intriguing mysteries and the return of several key characters.
Among the returning cast is Mark Williams reprising his role as the clever Father Brown, alongside Claudie Blakley as the new character Mrs. Isabel Sullivan. Ruby-May Martinwood and John Burton will continue as Brenda and Sergeant Goodfellow respectively, with Tom Chambers coming back as Inspector Sullivan after personally requesting to rejoin the series.
While the series welcomes fresh talent such as Maureen Lipman, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels, and George Rainsford in guest roles, one much-loved face making an unexpected comeback is Sorcha Cusack. Known for her portrayal of Mrs. McCarthy since the show’s inception, Sorcha left the series before the tenth season as part of a natural cast refreshment, confirmed by John Burton and supported by social media statements pointing towards her pursuit of other projects.
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Fans will be thrilled to see Mrs. McCarthy’s return in the opening episode airing on January 9. The story unfolds as Father Brown reunites with his longtime companion, only to discover that Brenda has found Máire Fitzpatrick and her baby Rosie hiding in the scullery. Máire, fleeing a local refuge for unmarried mothers where her twins were to be adopted against her will, faces a new mystery when Nurse Dorothy Hyde presents a signed adoption consent and soon after, is found dead.
The plot thickens when baby Jack goes missing, leading to Máire’s arrest. Despite warnings from Inspector Sullivan and Canon Fox to avoid the investigation, Father Brown and Mrs. McCarthy join forces to solve the case and uncover the truth behind the sinister events shaking Kembleford.
Father Brown’s 13th series promises to captivate viewers with compelling storylines and the heartfelt return of a treasured character. Tune in to BBC One at 2 pm on January 9 to follow the exciting developments in Father Brown’s latest adventures.