Episode
Father Brown: The Shadow of the Scaffold
Overview
When convicted killer Violet is given a temporary reprieve from the gallows, she begs Father Brown to prove her innocence. With only three days in hand, can he find the real culprit before it's too late?
Details
- Series
- Father Brown
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2014-01-09
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
The Shadow of the Scaffold is Episode 4 in Series 2 of Father Brown. It aired on 2014-01-09. The runtime is 44 min.
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The grand opening of Pryde Castle ends in disaster when a guide is struck by an arrow. Contrary to Inspector Sullivan, Father Brown becomes convinced that the motive lies buried in the family's past.
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Episode 7: The Three Tools of Death
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Episode 8: The Prize of Colonel Gerard
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Episode 9: The Grim Reaper
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Episode 10: The Laws of Motion
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