Father Brown and his world-famous mysteries: Don’t miss it this winter!

Father Brown (BBC One) is a drama that reaches us every winter, when it’s cold and sunny outside, it acts like a shot of fresh vitamin D. Every winter since 2013, it has come like a warm ray that invigorates our minds and bodies. The character of Father Brown, created by GK Chesterton, is usually dressed in black, but there is a kind of sincerity and forgiveness in him that gives us a feeling of guilty pleasure.

At one time, this good man was praised not only by great writers but even by Kingsley Amis, PD James, and the Italian communist thinker Antonio Gramsci. However, these days, very few people read Father Brown in books, most watch him on television. The famous actor Mark Williams plays Father Brown in this series and a total of 120 episodes have been broadcast since 2013.

Father Brown’s 53 stories were written between 1911 and 1936. However, these stories have now been set in the 1950s. This change may help to increase the relevance of the stories, as it feels closer to the social etiquette of the time.

In this new episode, the plot begins with a re-enactment of a war. A number of military lore demonstrations are held to watch the re-enactment of the battle, which took place in the garden of a local manor house. A heated argument breaks out between the two historians, who begin to debate the outcome of the war. Then, a mysterious murder occurs, which Father Brown becomes interested in investigating. With his renowned research skills and desire to find out, he identifies the murderer.

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Father Brown analyzes events with his usual fascinating style, keen intelligence, and genuine interest. He once said, “There is no present or future, only the past, returning again and again.” When someone asked him, “Is this from revealed scripture?” Father Brown replies, “No. Eugene O’Neill.”

Meanwhile, the local police chief, Sullivan (Tom Chambers), is clueless about the incident. His professional ineptitude adds to the lighthearted humor. Sullivan has recently gotten engaged to Father Brown’s colleague, Mrs. Devine (Claudie Blakley). Sullivan’s father (Denis Lawson) comes to support their relationship, but he is embarrassed by Father Brown’s diplomatic intervention.

Father Brown’s success is not only due to the character he creates but also to the fact that it portrays a timely theme—the conflict between historians, which is currently the focus of attention in various media around the world. When conflicting statements are seen, they can sometimes be destructive, just as disagreements between historians can lead to bloody conflicts.

Each episode of this drama not only captivates the audience but also helps us create a new perspective on history and personal relationships.

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