How Many Episodes of Father Brown Season 13 Remain as the Series Returns from Hiatus?

Father Brown, the beloved BBC mystery drama starring Mark Williams as the astute priest-detective, is making a return following a brief two-week break. The 13th season, inspired by G.K. Chesterton’s classic stories, resumed airing in January with episodes scheduled every Friday at 2 pm.

The series was temporarily paused to accommodate the BBC’s Winter Olympics coverage but is now back on track. Season 13 will continue with episode 6, titled “The Obedient Wife,” premiering on Friday, February 27.

Season 13 features familiar faces such as Tom Chambers as Inspector Sullivan, Claudie Blakley as Mrs. Isabel Sullivan, Ruby-May Martinwood as Brenda, and John Burton as Sergeant Goodfellow. Sorcha Cusack also returns as Mrs. McCarthy in the season opener. This season introduces various guest stars, including names like Maureen Lipman, Julia Sawalha, and Phil Daniels, who appear in individual episodes.

Regarding the episode count, season 13 consists of 10 episodes in total. The first five aired between January 9 and February 13 before the hiatus. The final five episodes will be broadcast on Fridays at 2 pm from February 27 through March.

The official synopsis reveals that the season explores life post the joyous wedding celebrations of series 12, focusing on the newly married Sullivans settling into their new roles and home. Meanwhile, Brenda embarks on a journey of self-empowerment as she takes on the Parish Secretary position while learning to drive. Father Brown faces new challenges including a deadly cat-and-mouse encounter with a prisoner, Father Lazarus, and tensions with Bishop-Elect Fox, who seeks revenge that threatens to alter Kembleford forever. Notably, the series takes a fresh turn with the group’s first-ever trip to the seaside, offering new settings and adventures.

Tune in to BBC One on Fridays at 2 pm to catch the latest episodes of Father Brown season 13 as the mystery unfolds.