Отец Браун The Hangman's Demise (2013– ) Online

During a Social gathering, retired Hangman Henry Lee is accosted by the mother of one of his victim's Iris Lightman, she claims her son was innocent and demands justice, Henry dismisses her. Henry is poisoned with hemlock, and naturally Iris is arrested. Meanwhile Mrs McCarthy plans for the annual flower arranging competition, looking to improve on the previous year's second place.

A particularly good episode, a cracking story, which is deep and intriguing. The characters have a great deal of depth, particularly Lee and George Hammond (John Duttine.) I really enjoyed the conclusion, unusually, you get to know who the culprit is fairly early on, time is taken to prove the perpetrator's guilt. I thought the scene between Father Brown and George in the restaurant was exceptional, Williams and Duttine putting in superb performances.

The acting generally was a very high standard, and the slice of humour added by Mrs McCarthy was welcome. Lady Felicia, as always looked sensational.

8/10

Retired hangman Henry Lee is celebrating but one of his last victim he pulled the noose on might had told him the name of the real murderer before he went down.

Now Lee is confronted by his mother, Iris still protesting her son's innocence and wanting to know what her son told Lee. Father Brown investigates the former hangman is poisoned and Iris is the main suspect. Meanwhile Mrs McCarthy is being romanced by a former policeman.

It is just a shame that the two story strands were always bound to get entwined meaning you get a good idea who a likely suspect is going to be. The perils of being a guest star in a mystery series.