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* AdaptationalVillainy: Unlike the stories where he had a HeelFaceTurn after his third encounter with Father Brown and became a close ally, he's much more unrepentant.
* AdaptationalHeroism: Unlike Inspector Valentin in the original stories, Inspector Valentine doesn't commit murder.
* AdaptationalNationality: The French detective Valentin becomes the English detective Valentine.
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* AdaptationalNationality: The French detective Valentin becomes the English detective Valentine.
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Valentine’s replacement, and equally disapproving of Father Brown's interference. He is stoic, and somewhat set in his ways, but is nevertheless a competent detective. As of Series 10 he is a Chief Inspector. He appears as a regular from Series 2 to 3, and from Series 10 onwards.
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Valentine’s replacement, and equally disapproving of Father Brown's interference. He is stoic, and somewhat set in his ways, but is nevertheless a competent detective. As of Series 10 he is a Chief Inspector. He appears as a regular from Series 2 to 3, and from Series 10 onwards. \n He made guest appearances in Series 7 and 8.
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* BaseBreakingCharacter: The show insists that she is quirky, a promising amateur sleuth, and caring towards others. But her reckless, ill-considered detecting almost sank three cases--and put everyone in utterly unnecessary danger. As well, her chemistry-free inexplicable romance with Sullivan and her generally insipid behavior make her come off to many fans as OTT and unwatchably-grating.
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* BaseBreakingCharacter: The show insists that she is quirky, a promising investigator, amateur sleuth, and caring.caring towards others. But her reckless, ill-considered detecting almost sank three cases--and put everyone in utterly unnecessary danger. As well, her chemistry-free romance with Sullivan and her generally insipid behavior make her come off to many fans as OTT and unwatchably-grating.
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Bunty Windermere]]
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The mild-mannered priest of St Mary's Church in the sleepy village of Kembleford in the Cotswolds. He’s also a keen amateur sleuth, and often gets on the nerves of the local police.
He uses his investigative skills to try and save the souls of the murderers and criminals he encounters. He appears in all episodes.
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The mild-mannered priest of St Mary's Church in the sleepy village of Kembleford in the Cotswolds. He’s also a keen amateur sleuth, and often gets on the nerves of the local police.
police. He uses his investigative skills to try and save the souls of the murderers and criminals he encounters. He appears in all episodes.
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The head of the Kembleford police. He is stern and stubborn, but also reasonable and open-minded when it counts. He has a love-hate relationship with Father Brown; frequently irritated by his interference, yet grudgingly respectful of his deductive skills. He appears in Series 1, the first episode of Series 2, and the finale of Series 8.
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The head of the Kembleford police. He is stern and stubborn, but also reasonable and open-minded when it counts. He has a love-hate relationship with Father Brown; frequently irritated by his interference, yet grudgingly respectful of his deductive skills. He appears in the entirety of Series 1, the first episode of Series 2, and the finale of Series 8.
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Pompous, bumbling and irritable, he has even less patience for Father Brown's sleuthing than his predecessors.
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predecessors. He appears from Series 4 to 9.
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A policeman who assists Inspectors Valentine and Sullivan.
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A young wayward who Father Brown takes in as his housekeeper. She first appears as a guest star in Series 9, and as a regular from from Series 10 onwards.
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Mrs. [=McCarthy=]’s replacement as parish secretary. She appears from Series 10 onwards.
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[[folder:The Parish of Kembleford and associates]]
!!Father Brown
->'''Played by''': Creator/MarkWilliams
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[[caption-width-right:250:Creator/MarkWilliams as Father Brown]]
The mild-mannered priest of St Mary's Church in the sleepy village of Kembleford in the Cotswolds. He’s also a keen amateur sleuth, and often gets on the nerves of the local police.
He uses his investigative skills to try and save the souls of the murderers and criminals he encounters. He appears in all episodes.
* AmateurSleuth
* BeserkButton: One of his pet peeves is those who use God, or their faith, to justify crimes.
* {{Beware The Quiet Ones}}: He very rarely loses his temper, but when he does, it’s enough to startle even Inspector Mallory.
* NoFullNameGiven: In the series, his first name is never given. In the original stories he was only referred to by first name twice, and it was different each time.
* {{Omniglot}}: He’s fluent in Italian, like any good catholic priest, and is well versed in German as well.
* ValuesResonance: He’s depicted as being more progressive, and open minded than many of his peers, and is frequently shown to battle and attempt to reform the prejudices of others.
!!Mrs. Bridgette [=McCarthy=]
->'''Played by''': Sorcha Cusack
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[[caption-width-right:250:Sorcha Cusack as Mrs. [=McCarthy=]]]
The Father’s loyal Irish parish secretary. A proud Catholic, she can be quite rigid in her beliefs, and adores gossip, although she will always deny it. She appears from Series 1 to 9.
* HolierThanThou: She tends to be more strict than the Father, in regards to adherence to Catholic beliefs.
* InnocentBigot: Some episodes see her displaying particular prejudices, although this is less due to any sort of
!!Lady Felicia Montague
->'''Played by''': Nancy Carroll
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[[caption-width-right:250:Nancy Carroll as Lady Felicia]]
A glamorous socialite, eager for entertainment and distraction from the boredom and loneliness of her personal life. She is Main/VitriolicBestBuds with Mrs. [=McCarthy=]. She appears from Series 1 to 5, making regular guest appearances thereafter.
!!Sidney “Sid”Carter
->'''Played by''': Alex Price
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[[caption-width-right:250:Alex Price as Sid Carter]]
Lady Felicia’s chauffeur, Father Brown’s church handyman and an occasional small-time crook. His dodgy skills are often useful for the Father’s sleuthing, particularly his expert lock-picking skills. He is a regular from Series 1 to 4, and Series 9, and a guest star in Series 5, 6, and 8.
!!Penelope “Bunty” Windermere”
->'''Played by''': Emer Kenny
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Lady Felicia’s vivacious and adventurous niece.
!!Zuzanna "Susie" Jasinski
->'''Played by''': Kasia Koleczek
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[[caption-width-right:250:Kasia Koleczek as Susie]]
A Polish refugee who acts as Father Brown’s part-time housekeeper.
She gets personally involved in several of the cases, including “The Hammer of God”, “The Man in the Tree” and “The Eye of Apollo”. She appears only in Series 1.
!!Hercule Flambeau
->'''Played By''': John Light
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A French master thief who’s exploits often pit him against, and sometimes, alongside Father Brown, who tirelessly attempts to reform him. He appears at least once per series.
* ArchEnemy: Flambeau starts off as this to Father Brown, although their relationship quickly becomes much less hostile.
* RivalsTeamUp: Frequently.
* WorthyOpponent: Flambeau regards the Father as this.
!!Brenda Palmer
->'''Played By''': Ruby Ray-Martinwood
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A young wayward who Father Brown takes in as his housekeeper. She first appears as a guest star in Series 9, and as a regular from from Series 10 onwards.
!!Mrs. Isabela Devine
->'''Played By''': Claudia Blakley
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Mrs. [=McCarthy=]’s replacement as parish secretary. She appears Series 10 onwards.
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[[folder:The Kembleford Police]]
!!Inspector Valentine
->'''Played by''': Hugo Speer
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[[caption-width-right:250:Hugo Speer as Inspector Valentine]]
The head of the Kembleford police. He is stern and stubborn, but also reasonable and open-minded when it counts. He has a love-hate relationship with Father Brown; frequently irritated by his interference, yet grudgingly respectful of his deductive skills. He appears in Series 1, the first episode of Series 2, and the finale of Series 8.
!!Sergeant Albright
->'''Played By''': Keith Osborn
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[[caption-width-right:250:Keith Osborn as Sergeant Albright]]
A policeman who assists Inspectors Valentine and Sullivan.
* FlatCharacter: He has very little screen time, and next to no characterization. He appears in Series 1 and 2.
!!Chief Inspector Edgar Sullivan
->'''Played by''': Tom Chambers
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[[caption-width-right:250:Tom Chambers as Inspector Sullivan]]
Valentine’s replacement, and equally disapproving of Father Brown's interference. He is stoic, and somewhat set in his ways, but is nevertheless a competent detective. As of Series 10 he is a Chief Inspector. He appears as a regular from Series 2 to 3, and from Series 10 onwards.
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: He is very reluctant to work with Father Brown, and isn't afraid to show it.
!!Inspector Gerald “Jerry” Mallory
->'''Played By''': Jack Deam
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[[caption-width-right:250:Jack Deam as Inspector Mallory]]
Pompous, bumbling and irritable, he has even less patience for Father Brown's sleuthing than his predecessors.
* NobleBigotWithABadge: He’s shown to be implicitly racist and explicitly homophobic. Nevertheless, when the chips are down, and his gruff exterior is exposed, he does have moments of true nobility.
* PoliceAreUseless: He is shown to be less than thorough in his job.
!!Sergeant Daniel Goodfellow
->'''Played By''': John Burton
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[[caption-width-right:250:John Burton as Sergeant Goodfellow]]
A friendly, affable copper, who is much more willing to help the Father and co. than his superiors are. He appears from Series 2 onwards.
* HiddenDepths: His is knowledgable about horticulture and ballroom dancing, and is a member of ta Kembleford choir.
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[[folder:The Parish of Kembleford and associates]]
!!Father Brown
->'''Played by''': Creator/MarkWilliams
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/x0_62316901e4ecf_720.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:250:Creator/MarkWilliams as Father Brown]]
The mild-mannered priest of St Mary's Church in the sleepy village of Kembleford in the Cotswolds. He’s also a keen amateur sleuth, and often gets on the nerves of the local police.
He uses his investigative skills to try and save the souls of the murderers and criminals he encounters. He appears in all episodes.
* AmateurSleuth
* BeserkButton: One of his pet peeves is those who use God, or their faith, to justify crimes.
* {{Beware The Quiet Ones}}: He very rarely loses his temper, but when he does, it’s enough to startle even Inspector Mallory.
* NoFullNameGiven: In the series, his first name is never given. In the original stories he was only referred to by first name twice, and it was different each time.
* {{Omniglot}}: He’s fluent in Italian, like any good catholic priest, and is well versed in German as well.
* ValuesResonance: He’s depicted as being more progressive, and open minded than many of his peers, and is frequently shown to battle and attempt to reform the prejudices of others.
!!Mrs. Bridgette [=McCarthy=]
->'''Played by''': Sorcha Cusack
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/p9680964_n167944_cc_v9_aa.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:250:Sorcha Cusack as Mrs. [=McCarthy=]]]
The Father’s loyal Irish parish secretary. A proud Catholic, she can be quite rigid in her beliefs, and adores gossip, although she will always deny it. She appears from Series 1 to 9.
* HolierThanThou: She tends to be more strict than the Father, in regards to adherence to Catholic beliefs.
* InnocentBigot: Some episodes see her displaying particular prejudices, although this is less due to any sort of
!!Lady Felicia Montague
->'''Played by''': Nancy Carroll
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/b6_8rbigaaicjjjpg_large.jpeg]]
[[caption-width-right:250:Nancy Carroll as Lady Felicia]]
A glamorous socialite, eager for entertainment and distraction from the boredom and loneliness of her personal life. She is Main/VitriolicBestBuds with Mrs. [=McCarthy=]. She appears from Series 1 to 5, making regular guest appearances thereafter.
!!Sidney “Sid”Carter
->'''Played by''': Alex Price
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[[caption-width-right:250:Alex Price as Sid Carter]]
Lady Felicia’s chauffeur, Father Brown’s church handyman and an occasional small-time crook. His dodgy skills are often useful for the Father’s sleuthing, particularly his expert lock-picking skills. He is a regular from Series 1 to 4, and Series 9, and a guest star in Series 5, 6, and 8.
!!Penelope “Bunty” Windermere”
->'''Played by''': Emer Kenny
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/25487179_1589988444397657_7360946761968019138_o_1_1.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:250:Emer Kenny as Sid Carter]]
Lady Felicia’s vivacious and adventurous niece.
!!Zuzanna "Susie" Jasinski
->'''Played by''': Kasia Koleczek
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mv5bnde2zgqyowutmzk5ns00mjm0lthhnjctmzk0mju0zjrizwq3xkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymjg2mtmyntm_v1_fmjpg_ux1000.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:250:Kasia Koleczek as Susie]]
A Polish refugee who acts as Father Brown’s part-time housekeeper.
She gets personally involved in several of the cases, including “The Hammer of God”, “The Man in the Tree” and “The Eye of Apollo”. She appears only in Series 1.
!!Hercule Flambeau
->'''Played By''': John Light
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A French master thief who’s exploits often pit him against, and sometimes, alongside Father Brown, who tirelessly attempts to reform him. He appears at least once per series.
* ArchEnemy: Flambeau starts off as this to Father Brown, although their relationship quickly becomes much less hostile.
* RivalsTeamUp: Frequently.
* WorthyOpponent: Flambeau regards the Father as this.
!!Brenda Palmer
->'''Played By''': Ruby Ray-Martinwood
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/father_brown_season_10_4490169.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:250:Ruby Ray-Martinwood as Brenda]]
A young wayward who Father Brown takes in as his housekeeper. She first appears as a guest star in Series 9, and as a regular from from Series 10 onwards.
!!Mrs. Isabela Devine
->'''Played By''': Claudia Blakley
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/410527_5864f4e.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:250:Claudia Blakley as Mrs. Devine]]
Mrs. [=McCarthy=]’s replacement as parish secretary. She appears Series 10 onwards.
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!!Inspector Valentine
->'''Played by''': Hugo Speer
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The head of the Kembleford police. He is stern and stubborn, but also reasonable and open-minded when it counts. He has a love-hate relationship with Father Brown; frequently irritated by his interference, yet grudgingly respectful of his deductive skills. He appears in Series 1, the first episode of Series 2, and the finale of Series 8.
!!Sergeant Albright
->'''Played By''': Keith Osborn
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[[caption-width-right:250:Keith Osborn as Sergeant Albright]]
A policeman who assists Inspectors Valentine and Sullivan.
* FlatCharacter: He has very little screen time, and next to no characterization. He appears in Series 1 and 2.
!!Chief Inspector Edgar Sullivan
->'''Played by''': Tom Chambers
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[[caption-width-right:250:Tom Chambers as Inspector Sullivan]]
Valentine’s replacement, and equally disapproving of Father Brown's interference. He is stoic, and somewhat set in his ways, but is nevertheless a competent detective. As of Series 10 he is a Chief Inspector. He appears as a regular from Series 2 to 3, and from Series 10 onwards.
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: He is very reluctant to work with Father Brown, and isn't afraid to show it.
!!Inspector Gerald “Jerry” Mallory
->'''Played By''': Jack Deam
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[[caption-width-right:250:Jack Deam as Inspector Mallory]]
Pompous, bumbling and irritable, he has even less patience for Father Brown's sleuthing than his predecessors.
* NobleBigotWithABadge: He’s shown to be implicitly racist and explicitly homophobic. Nevertheless, when the chips are down, and his gruff exterior is exposed, he does have moments of true nobility.
* PoliceAreUseless: He is shown to be less than thorough in his job.
!!Sergeant Daniel Goodfellow
->'''Played By''': John Burton
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[[caption-width-right:250:John Burton as Sergeant Goodfellow]]
A friendly, affable copper, who is much more willing to help the Father and co. than his superiors are. He appears from Series 2 onwards.
* HiddenDepths: His is knowledgable about horticulture and ballroom dancing, and is a member of ta Kembleford choir.
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