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8.1/10 (169 votes)
#1

Never Too Deadly to Die

S3:E1

Sister Boniface is shaken and stirred when one of the screen-testing stars for the new Agent Best film is murdered.

7.9/10 (219 votes)
#2

St George's Defence

S2:E5

Convinced that events catastrophic to the Cold War are being planned at the British Open Chess Championships, Sister Boniface must brush off her chess skills and join the tournament.

7.9/10 (170 votes)
#3

The Good Samaritan

S2:E10

When a local resident is found murdered in a method matching that of "The Good Samaritan" killer, Sister Boniface fears the killer is back.

7.9/10 (115 votes)
#4

A Beautiful World

S3:E7

Mrs Clam goes undercover when glamourous door-to-door saleswomen arrive in Great Slaughter, bringing makeovers and murder with them.

7.9/10 (114 votes)
#5

Toast to the Newly Dead

S3:E8

Felix’s wedding fast approaches but can Sister Boniface unveil the killer in the wedding party before the big day?

7.8/10 (124 votes)
#6

It's Just Not Cricket

S3:E6

When Great Slaughter Cricket Club’s arrogant star player is murdered, Sister Boniface must do all she can to catch the killer.

7.7/10 (250 votes)
#7

Scoop!

S1:E5

The body of a high-level government official's secretary is found at the bottom of a staircase - and Sister Boniface claims she was dead before the fall.

2Ls1T Apr 8, 2022

The first episode where, for me, they've struck the right balance. The zany level was nominal and th...

7.7/10 (235 votes)
#8

Dem Bones

S1:E7

Great Slaughter's annual giant marrow contest is interrupted when a dog digs up some seemingly ancient bones on the site. Is it the archeological discovery of a lifetime? Or is it murder?

7.7/10 (248 votes)
#9

Sister Town

S1:E9

When a German mayor makes a visit to Great Slaughter to partake in a war memorial ceremony, tragedy strikes. Was it a terrible accident or a malicious plan?

7.7/10 (227 votes)
#10

Crimes and Miss Demeanours

S1:E10

The Miss United contest takes a dive when one of the beauty queens is discovered dead in the pool - and it's not a pretty sight.

7.7/10 (134 votes)
#11

A Fragrant Scandal

S3:E4

When the Head Nose of a famous fragrance dynasty is found slain in his study, Sister Boniface must sniff out a killer.

wlinden May 11, 2024

The old poison-the-book-pages trick!

7.7/10 (128 votes)
#12

How to Murder a Tune

S3:E5

Sister Boniface investigates when TV show Glory Be arrives at St Vincent’s and the battle to win chorister of the year turns deadly.

7.6/10 (205 votes)
#13

The Shadow of Baron Battenberg

S2:E2

A sighting of the mysteriously missing Baron Battenberg sends the press and police into a frenzy. Determined to uncover the facts, Ruth and Sam go undercover at the Pranayama retreat, run by the Baron’s widow Marion Grey and brother Edwin Battenberg.

2Ls1T Jun 2, 2023

Much better than episode one but I find it odd that [spoiler]the show gave us the pay-off of getting...

7.6/10 (158 votes)
#14

Dead Air

S2:E8

A new trendy radio station comes to Great Slaughter but soon there is only static once a host is murdered on the air.

2Ls1T Jul 14, 2023

Another pretty decent episode that benefits from minimal "quirky" silliness or cartoonish characters...

7.5/10 (233 votes)
#15

Queen of the Kitchen

S1:E8

Celebrity housewife Prunella Gladwell arrives in Great Slaughter to film a feisty baking competition, and one of the contestants is about to hit her expiration date.

7.5/10 (212 votes)
#16

The It Girl

S2:E3

Peggy is delighted when an old school friend and supermodel Robin returns home to film a documentary but all goes awry once Max Savage, Robin's manager, is found dead locked in his bedroom.

7.5/10 (181 votes)
#17

Stiff Competition

S2:E7

Great Slaughter is buzzing with excitement for this year’s talent show! The excitement turns to panic once a magician is murdered due to a trick.

2Ls1T Sep 3, 2023

One of the better episodes of season two and once again highlights the weaknesses of the ensemble an...

7.4/10 (286 votes)
#18

Love and Other Puzzles

S1:E3

After spending the night with a pipe-smoking gentleman caller, a woman is found dead with a jigsaw puzzle and a face full of cold cream.

7.4/10 (260 votes)
#19

My Brother's Keeper

S1:E4

Sister Reginald's ex-con brother Alfie abruptly shows up at the convent after being released from jail. With nowhere to go, the sisters agree to let him stay. But when a well-known artist is found murdered, Alfie begins to look like the prime suspect.

7.4/10 (252 votes)
#20

Don't Try This at Home

S2:E1

Great Slaughter plays host to the summer roadshow of kids’ TV show ‘Jolly Roger’, much to the annoyance of editor Dinah Morgan. Timbers are soon shivered however when Dinah is discovered smothered onset during a live show. Sister Boniface is called in to investigate who could have committed the deed.

justgeekingby Feb 5, 2024

As someone who grew up watching shows like this, I cringed and laughed in equal measure. The final s...

7.4/10 (134 votes)
#21

The House of Misfit Dolls

S3:E2

Sister Boniface finds herself on the hunt for a killer doll when a local toymaker is discovered stabbed to death in a locked room.

7.4/10 (149 votes)
#22

Professor Y

S3:E3

When a 'Professor Y' convention descends on the village, Sister Boniface finds herself investigating the mysterious disappearance of the show's creator.

2Ls1T Jun 16, 2024

Weakest episode so far of what has been a better season 3. I think it was down to the increased pres...

7.3/10 (154 votes)
#23

Stage Fright

S2:E9

Great Slaughter's Amateur Dramatic Society's upcoming production turns from drama to disaster once the leading actor is killed by the leading actress.

7.2/10 (212 votes)
#24

A Tight Squeeze

S2:E6

Felix is a Police Advisor on set of the latest 'Oh! Do Behave!' picture. Felix is soon called to action once the abrasive direction Sexton St Juste is found strangled

Headchef100 May 26, 2023

The programmes as a whole are a nice light relief series to just sit back, reminisce and enjoy.

7.1/10 (402 votes)
#25

Unnatural Causes

S1:E1

The discovery of a housemaid's corpse at a local festival puts a damper on Great Slaughter's jovial gathering.

7.1/10 (344 votes)
#26

Lights, Camera, Murder!

S1:E2

And...action! On a movie set, the drama really starts when what was thought to be a prop gun turns out to be a real .38 caliber.

7.1/10 (261 votes)
#27

Song for the Dead

S1:E6

The dreamy frontman of buzzy rock'n'roll band The Queenmakers is found dead in the dressing room, just as they are about to go on for their set. Upon inspection, Sister Boniface finds a peculiar sting on the back of his neck.

7.0/10 (207 votes)
#28

The Book of Shadows

S2:E4

Sister Boniface and the gang are horrified to discover all the hallmarks of a ritualistic human sacrifice in the woods, supposedly acted out by a coven of witches!

justgeekingby Feb 6, 2024

Not the worst episode I've seen about Wicca, but Father Brown's writers cared to push the correct in...

7.0/10 (207 votes)
#1

The Book of Shadows

S2:E4

Sister Boniface and the gang are horrified to discover all the hallmarks of a ritualistic human sacrifice in the woods, supposedly acted out by a coven of witches!

justgeekingby Feb 6, 2024

Not the worst episode I've seen about Wicca, but Father Brown's writers cared to push the correct in...

7.1/10 (402 votes)
#2

Unnatural Causes

S1:E1

The discovery of a housemaid's corpse at a local festival puts a damper on Great Slaughter's jovial gathering.

7.1/10 (344 votes)
#3

Lights, Camera, Murder!

S1:E2

And...action! On a movie set, the drama really starts when what was thought to be a prop gun turns out to be a real .38 caliber.

7.1/10 (261 votes)
#4

Song for the Dead

S1:E6

The dreamy frontman of buzzy rock'n'roll band The Queenmakers is found dead in the dressing room, just as they are about to go on for their set. Upon inspection, Sister Boniface finds a peculiar sting on the back of his neck.

7.2/10 (212 votes)
#5

A Tight Squeeze

S2:E6

Felix is a Police Advisor on set of the latest 'Oh! Do Behave!' picture. Felix is soon called to action once the abrasive direction Sexton St Juste is found strangled

Headchef100 May 26, 2023

The programmes as a whole are a nice light relief series to just sit back, reminisce and enjoy.

7.3/10 (154 votes)
#6

Stage Fright

S2:E9

Great Slaughter's Amateur Dramatic Society's upcoming production turns from drama to disaster once the leading actor is killed by the leading actress.

7.4/10 (286 votes)
#7

Love and Other Puzzles

S1:E3

After spending the night with a pipe-smoking gentleman caller, a woman is found dead with a jigsaw puzzle and a face full of cold cream.

7.4/10 (260 votes)
#8

My Brother's Keeper

S1:E4

Sister Reginald's ex-con brother Alfie abruptly shows up at the convent after being released from jail. With nowhere to go, the sisters agree to let him stay. But when a well-known artist is found murdered, Alfie begins to look like the prime suspect.

7.4/10 (252 votes)
#9

Don't Try This at Home

S2:E1

Great Slaughter plays host to the summer roadshow of kids’ TV show ‘Jolly Roger’, much to the annoyance of editor Dinah Morgan. Timbers are soon shivered however when Dinah is discovered smothered onset during a live show. Sister Boniface is called in to investigate who could have committed the deed.

justgeekingby Feb 5, 2024

As someone who grew up watching shows like this, I cringed and laughed in equal measure. The final s...

7.4/10 (134 votes)
#10

The House of Misfit Dolls

S3:E2

Sister Boniface finds herself on the hunt for a killer doll when a local toymaker is discovered stabbed to death in a locked room.

7.4/10 (149 votes)
#11

Professor Y

S3:E3

When a 'Professor Y' convention descends on the village, Sister Boniface finds herself investigating the mysterious disappearance of the show's creator.

2Ls1T Jun 16, 2024

Weakest episode so far of what has been a better season 3. I think it was down to the increased pres...

7.5/10 (233 votes)
#12

Queen of the Kitchen

S1:E8

Celebrity housewife Prunella Gladwell arrives in Great Slaughter to film a feisty baking competition, and one of the contestants is about to hit her expiration date.

7.5/10 (212 votes)
#13

The It Girl

S2:E3

Peggy is delighted when an old school friend and supermodel Robin returns home to film a documentary but all goes awry once Max Savage, Robin's manager, is found dead locked in his bedroom.

7.5/10 (181 votes)
#14

Stiff Competition

S2:E7

Great Slaughter is buzzing with excitement for this year’s talent show! The excitement turns to panic once a magician is murdered due to a trick.

2Ls1T Sep 3, 2023

One of the better episodes of season two and once again highlights the weaknesses of the ensemble an...

7.6/10 (205 votes)
#15

The Shadow of Baron Battenberg

S2:E2

A sighting of the mysteriously missing Baron Battenberg sends the press and police into a frenzy. Determined to uncover the facts, Ruth and Sam go undercover at the Pranayama retreat, run by the Baron’s widow Marion Grey and brother Edwin Battenberg.

2Ls1T Jun 2, 2023

Much better than episode one but I find it odd that [spoiler]the show gave us the pay-off of getting...

7.6/10 (158 votes)
#16

Dead Air

S2:E8

A new trendy radio station comes to Great Slaughter but soon there is only static once a host is murdered on the air.

2Ls1T Jul 14, 2023

Another pretty decent episode that benefits from minimal "quirky" silliness or cartoonish characters...

7.7/10 (250 votes)
#17

Scoop!

S1:E5

The body of a high-level government official's secretary is found at the bottom of a staircase - and Sister Boniface claims she was dead before the fall.

2Ls1T Apr 8, 2022

The first episode where, for me, they've struck the right balance. The zany level was nominal and th...

7.7/10 (235 votes)
#18

Dem Bones

S1:E7

Great Slaughter's annual giant marrow contest is interrupted when a dog digs up some seemingly ancient bones on the site. Is it the archeological discovery of a lifetime? Or is it murder?

7.7/10 (248 votes)
#19

Sister Town

S1:E9

When a German mayor makes a visit to Great Slaughter to partake in a war memorial ceremony, tragedy strikes. Was it a terrible accident or a malicious plan?

7.7/10 (227 votes)
#20

Crimes and Miss Demeanours

S1:E10

The Miss United contest takes a dive when one of the beauty queens is discovered dead in the pool - and it's not a pretty sight.

7.7/10 (134 votes)
#21

A Fragrant Scandal

S3:E4

When the Head Nose of a famous fragrance dynasty is found slain in his study, Sister Boniface must sniff out a killer.

wlinden May 11, 2024

The old poison-the-book-pages trick!

7.7/10 (128 votes)
#22

How to Murder a Tune

S3:E5

Sister Boniface investigates when TV show Glory Be arrives at St Vincent’s and the battle to win chorister of the year turns deadly.

7.8/10 (124 votes)
#23

It's Just Not Cricket

S3:E6

When Great Slaughter Cricket Club’s arrogant star player is murdered, Sister Boniface must do all she can to catch the killer.

7.9/10 (219 votes)
#24

St George's Defence

S2:E5

Convinced that events catastrophic to the Cold War are being planned at the British Open Chess Championships, Sister Boniface must brush off her chess skills and join the tournament.

7.9/10 (170 votes)
#25

The Good Samaritan

S2:E10

When a local resident is found murdered in a method matching that of "The Good Samaritan" killer, Sister Boniface fears the killer is back.

7.9/10 (115 votes)
#26

A Beautiful World

S3:E7

Mrs Clam goes undercover when glamourous door-to-door saleswomen arrive in Great Slaughter, bringing makeovers and murder with them.

7.9/10 (114 votes)
#27

Toast to the Newly Dead

S3:E8

Felix’s wedding fast approaches but can Sister Boniface unveil the killer in the wedding party before the big day?

8.1/10 (169 votes)
#28

Never Too Deadly to Die

S3:E1

Sister Boniface is shaken and stirred when one of the screen-testing stars for the new Agent Best film is murdered.

7.1/10 (402 votes)

Unnatural Causes

S1:E1

The discovery of a housemaid's corpse at a local festival puts a damper on Great Slaughter's jovial gathering.

7.1/10 (344 votes)

Lights, Camera, Murder!

S1:E2

And...action! On a movie set, the drama really starts when what was thought to be a prop gun turns out to be a real .38 caliber.

7.4/10 (286 votes)

Love and Other Puzzles

S1:E3

After spending the night with a pipe-smoking gentleman caller, a woman is found dead with a jigsaw puzzle and a face full of cold cream.

7.4/10 (260 votes)

My Brother's Keeper

S1:E4

Sister Reginald's ex-con brother Alfie abruptly shows up at the convent after being released from jail. With nowhere to go, the sisters agree to let him stay. But when a well-known artist is found murdered, Alfie begins to look like the prime suspect.

7.7/10 (250 votes)

Scoop!

S1:E5

The body of a high-level government official's secretary is found at the bottom of a staircase - and Sister Boniface claims she was dead before the fall.

2Ls1T Apr 8, 2022

The first episode where, for me, they've struck the right balance. The zany level was nominal and th...

7.1/10 (261 votes)

Song for the Dead

S1:E6

The dreamy frontman of buzzy rock'n'roll band The Queenmakers is found dead in the dressing room, just as they are about to go on for their set. Upon inspection, Sister Boniface finds a peculiar sting on the back of his neck.

7.7/10 (235 votes)

Dem Bones

S1:E7

Great Slaughter's annual giant marrow contest is interrupted when a dog digs up some seemingly ancient bones on the site. Is it the archeological discovery of a lifetime? Or is it murder?

7.5/10 (233 votes)

Queen of the Kitchen

S1:E8

Celebrity housewife Prunella Gladwell arrives in Great Slaughter to film a feisty baking competition, and one of the contestants is about to hit her expiration date.

7.7/10 (248 votes)

Sister Town

S1:E9

When a German mayor makes a visit to Great Slaughter to partake in a war memorial ceremony, tragedy strikes. Was it a terrible accident or a malicious plan?

7.7/10 (227 votes)

Crimes and Miss Demeanours

S1:E10

The Miss United contest takes a dive when one of the beauty queens is discovered dead in the pool - and it's not a pretty sight.

7.4/10 (252 votes)

Don't Try This at Home

S2:E1

Great Slaughter plays host to the summer roadshow of kids’ TV show ‘Jolly Roger’, much to the annoyance of editor Dinah Morgan. Timbers are soon shivered however when Dinah is discovered smothered onset during a live show. Sister Boniface is called in to investigate who could have committed the deed.

justgeekingby Feb 5, 2024

As someone who grew up watching shows like this, I cringed and laughed in equal measure. The final s...

7.6/10 (205 votes)

The Shadow of Baron Battenberg

S2:E2

A sighting of the mysteriously missing Baron Battenberg sends the press and police into a frenzy. Determined to uncover the facts, Ruth and Sam go undercover at the Pranayama retreat, run by the Baron’s widow Marion Grey and brother Edwin Battenberg.

2Ls1T Jun 2, 2023

Much better than episode one but I find it odd that [spoiler]the show gave us the pay-off of getting...

7.5/10 (212 votes)

The It Girl

S2:E3

Peggy is delighted when an old school friend and supermodel Robin returns home to film a documentary but all goes awry once Max Savage, Robin's manager, is found dead locked in his bedroom.

7.0/10 (207 votes)

The Book of Shadows

S2:E4

Sister Boniface and the gang are horrified to discover all the hallmarks of a ritualistic human sacrifice in the woods, supposedly acted out by a coven of witches!

justgeekingby Feb 6, 2024

Not the worst episode I've seen about Wicca, but Father Brown's writers cared to push the correct in...

7.9/10 (219 votes)

St George's Defence

S2:E5

Convinced that events catastrophic to the Cold War are being planned at the British Open Chess Championships, Sister Boniface must brush off her chess skills and join the tournament.

7.2/10 (212 votes)

A Tight Squeeze

S2:E6

Felix is a Police Advisor on set of the latest 'Oh! Do Behave!' picture. Felix is soon called to action once the abrasive direction Sexton St Juste is found strangled

Headchef100 May 26, 2023

The programmes as a whole are a nice light relief series to just sit back, reminisce and enjoy.

7.5/10 (181 votes)

Stiff Competition

S2:E7

Great Slaughter is buzzing with excitement for this year’s talent show! The excitement turns to panic once a magician is murdered due to a trick.

2Ls1T Sep 3, 2023

One of the better episodes of season two and once again highlights the weaknesses of the ensemble an...

7.6/10 (158 votes)

Dead Air

S2:E8

A new trendy radio station comes to Great Slaughter but soon there is only static once a host is murdered on the air.

2Ls1T Jul 14, 2023

Another pretty decent episode that benefits from minimal "quirky" silliness or cartoonish characters...

7.3/10 (154 votes)

Stage Fright

S2:E9

Great Slaughter's Amateur Dramatic Society's upcoming production turns from drama to disaster once the leading actor is killed by the leading actress.

7.9/10 (170 votes)

The Good Samaritan

S2:E10

When a local resident is found murdered in a method matching that of "The Good Samaritan" killer, Sister Boniface fears the killer is back.

8.1/10 (169 votes)

Never Too Deadly to Die

S3:E1

Sister Boniface is shaken and stirred when one of the screen-testing stars for the new Agent Best film is murdered.

7.4/10 (134 votes)

The House of Misfit Dolls

S3:E2

Sister Boniface finds herself on the hunt for a killer doll when a local toymaker is discovered stabbed to death in a locked room.

7.4/10 (149 votes)

Professor Y

S3:E3

When a 'Professor Y' convention descends on the village, Sister Boniface finds herself investigating the mysterious disappearance of the show's creator.

2Ls1T Jun 16, 2024

Weakest episode so far of what has been a better season 3. I think it was down to the increased pres...

7.7/10 (134 votes)

A Fragrant Scandal

S3:E4

When the Head Nose of a famous fragrance dynasty is found slain in his study, Sister Boniface must sniff out a killer.

wlinden May 11, 2024

The old poison-the-book-pages trick!

7.7/10 (128 votes)

How to Murder a Tune

S3:E5

Sister Boniface investigates when TV show Glory Be arrives at St Vincent’s and the battle to win chorister of the year turns deadly.

7.8/10 (124 votes)

It's Just Not Cricket

S3:E6

When Great Slaughter Cricket Club’s arrogant star player is murdered, Sister Boniface must do all she can to catch the killer.

7.9/10 (115 votes)

A Beautiful World

S3:E7

Mrs Clam goes undercover when glamourous door-to-door saleswomen arrive in Great Slaughter, bringing makeovers and murder with them.

7.9/10 (114 votes)

Toast to the Newly Dead

S3:E8

Felix’s wedding fast approaches but can Sister Boniface unveil the killer in the wedding party before the big day?

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
3 ★ 7.7 8
★ 8.1 Never Too Deadly to Die
★ 7.4 The House of Misfit Dolls
2 ★ 7.5 10
★ 7.9 St George's Defence
★ 7.0 The Book of Shadows
1 ★ 7.4 10
★ 7.7 Scoop!
★ 7.1 Unnatural Causes