Father Brown The Wisdom of the Fool (Season 8, Episode 4)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Father Brown

The Wisdom of the Fool (Season 8, Episode 4)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Father Brown investigates a murder at an outdoor Jester Festival.

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Director

Writers

G.K. Chesterton (based on the character created by) | Rachel Flowerday (developed by) | Tahsin Guner (developed by) | Lol Fletcher (by)

Producer

Composer

Debbie Wiseman (music composed by)

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Rowland Beckley | Julia Crampsie (casting executive) | Rachelle Williams-Parker

Production Designer

Martin Boddison

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Updated Jan 9, 2020

Release date

Jan 9, 2020 (United Kingdom)

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Cast	+ Add Cast
14 cast members

Name	Known for
Annabel Cleare Dr Belmont Dr Belmont See fewer	Doctor Who (2005)
Neil Pearson Sir Toby Dobson Sir Toby Dobson See fewer	Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Alexander Morris Fred Dobson Fred Dobson See fewer	Poldark (2015)
Paul Copley Mr Feste Mr Feste See fewer	Zulu Dawn (1979)
Natey Jones Doodle Doodle See fewer	Pretty Red Dress (2022)
Emer Kenny Bunty Bunty See fewer	The Curse (2022)
Emily Joyce Edith Dobson Edith Dobson See fewer	Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009)
Mark Williams Father Brown Father Brown See fewer	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Sorcha Cusack Mrs McCarthy Mrs McCarthy See fewer	Snatch (2000)
Jack Deam Inspector Mallory Inspector Mallory See fewer	The Life and Times of Henry Pratt (1992)
John Burton Sergeant Goodfellow Sergeant Goodfellow See fewer	Father Brown (2013)
Martin Fox Masked Jester (uncredited) Masked Jester (uncredited) See fewer	By Any Name (2020)
Nick Owenford Villager / Jester (uncredited) Villager / Jester (uncredited) See fewer	Wonka (2023)
Richard Price Villager (uncredited) Villager (uncredited) See fewer	Doctor Who (2005)

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