The BBC has renewed the detective series ‘Father Brown’ for a twelfth season. The next installment’s filming will begin in April in Birmingham, England. Rachel Flowerday and Tahsin Guner created the cozy mystery series based on G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Father Brown’ short stories.
Given that season 11 ended on a cliffhanger, fans will undoubtedly be delighted that the show will return for more, which is understandable given that Father Brown has been a TV schedule staple for almost a decade, debuting in 2013.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about the forthcoming twelfth season of BBC’s Father Brown.
When will Father Brown Season 12 be released?
The BBC has not yet confirmed when season 12 of Father Brown will be released. However, we do know that filming for the new series will begin in April in Birmingham, so it seems likely that it will air in January 2025.
We will keep you updated when more solid details become available.
Father Brown Season 12 cast speculation
Who will return for season 12? Father Brown wouldn’t be the same without the priest at the helm, would it? So we can almost certainly expect Williams to return in the title role.
As for the rest of the cast, we’d anticipate Tom Chambers and Claudie Blakley to return as Inspector Sullivan and Mrs. Devine following their romantic proposal in the season 11 finale.
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However, as we all know, each episode of the series focuses on a new case and a new guest cast, so we may anticipate seeing a lot of new cast members.
We’d expect the following characters to return to Father Brown season 12:
- Mark Williams as Father Brown
- Tom Chambers as Inspector Sullivan
- Nancy Carroll as Lady Felicia Montague
- John Light as Monsieur Hercule Flambeau
- Claudie Blakley as Mrs Devine
- John Burton as Sergeant Goodfellow
- Ruby-May Martinwood as Brenda Palmer
What will Father Brown Season 12 be about?
Each episode of Father Brown follows Father Brown on his crime-solving journey across the Cotswolds, but we’re confident that a new season of the show will reveal even more secrets, villains, and unexpected turns.
The series is based on GK Chesterton’s short stories, therefore, there are bound to be some riddles we have yet to find in those masterpieces. What might happen to some of the characters? After Sullivan proposed to Mrs. Devine, we could expect a wedding or some wedding planning.
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Her son Eddie was framed for murder in the previous season’s finale after shocking her in Kembleford, but everything was cleared up.
We do know that the upcoming season will feature Father Brown’s friendly and empathic nature, as he strives to solve the strange crimes that appear to plague his parish.
Is there a trailer for Father Brown Season 12?
Slow down! There is no trailer for the series because it has not yet begun production, but we are confident that first-look photographs, sneak peeks, and more will be available shortly. Keep an eye on this space.
For now, enjoy BTS of season 11 below:
Conclusion
Mark Williams’ Father Brown has been renewed for season 12 at the BBC. The forthcoming season will launch in January 2025, with filming scheduled to begin in April in Birmingham.
The new season will include additional mysteries, antagonists, and plot twists, as well as Father Brown’s warm and empathic personality. The series is based on GK Chesterton’s short novels, and viewers can anticipate that Father Brown’s kind and empathic demeanor will remain a hallmark of the BBC’s Father Brown series.
