Lady Felicia is back, she's asked Father Brown to speak to condemned killer William Harrow. Famed for the 'Brides killings,' he admits that Felicia's goddaughter wasn't one of his victims, Father Brown goes in search of the real killer.
It's a high quality episode, very much a Whodunnit, one with plenty of suspects, a macabre story, and lightning strikes galore. At times it had flashes of Agatha Christie, this was a very nicely imagined mystery.
One of the more serious episodes, there's a far more....grown up tone, only one or two moments of humour.
Always great to see the old faces back, and particularly good to see Nancy Carroll as Lady Felicia, she's definitely been missed, good to hear that accent is still as crisp.
I thought Silas Carson did a great job as The Professor, always such a strong presence. I can't say the same for Brenda in this one, one silly, surprised look too many.
I really enjoyed the scenes between Father Brown and The Professor, some interesting theological discussions.
9/10.