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Featuring all 13 episodes in the 1974 TV series starring Kenneth More, Father Brown is the creation of the great British novelist G.K. Chesterton, appearing in over fifty short stories. This Catholic Priest turned detective is both a rival and a partner in crime to such great sleuths as Hercule Poirot, Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, further enlivening the English appetite for a little murder and mystery with its afternoon tea.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
I always felt that Chestertons Father Brown character should have had a sidekick to bounce his ideas off. Perhaps a young monk or a pretty nun. I loved these books, and read them in my teens when I longed above all to become a detective.
Clearly ailing, Kenneth More made a valiant effort to make the story lines interesting. I remember reading that he was reluctant to take the role as it did not fall in line with his on-screen persona. If my understanding is correct, then I believe he was right.
Lew Grade would have done better to cast Alec Guiness or Partrick Troughton for the role. Either would have given outstanding performances. Kenneth More remains one of my favourite actors of his generation though.
The recordings show the test of time. Expect an impression of VHS quality. They are, however, still watchable.
The supporting cast were good throughout. Look out for Alun Armstrong, in episode 1, (in my humble opinion, he is one of the best two British character actors we have still living, the other being Bill Paterson).
13 episodes are a strange number to produce. I wonder if Kenneth More's health was the reason that more were not made.
I recommend this set only for the superior content of the production. Quality of the recordings and price get a decided thumbs down.
Clearly ailing, Kenneth More made a valiant effort to make the story lines interesting. I remember reading that he was reluctant to take the role as it did not fall in line with his on-screen persona. If my understanding is correct, then I believe he was right.
Lew Grade would have done better to cast Alec Guiness or Partrick Troughton for the role. Either would have given outstanding performances. Kenneth More remains one of my favourite actors of his generation though.
The recordings show the test of time. Expect an impression of VHS quality. They are, however, still watchable.
The supporting cast were good throughout. Look out for Alun Armstrong, in episode 1, (in my humble opinion, he is one of the best two British character actors we have still living, the other being Bill Paterson).
13 episodes are a strange number to produce. I wonder if Kenneth More's health was the reason that more were not made.
I recommend this set only for the superior content of the production. Quality of the recordings and price get a decided thumbs down.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I really loved rewatching this series. I asked my son to look for this online as I saw it advertised in TV choice. He saved me over ten pounds buying it from you!
in spite of what previous reviews have stated, i enjoy the "father brown" series and wish that there had been more of the short stories adapted.
it is true that the picture and sound quality aren't exactly up to the highest standards but it is still possible to enjoy the series. i find that kenneth more is well cast as the leading character and the scripts and the supporting cast are also very good. although kenneth more is best known these days for playing rather jolly, happy-go-lucky types in his career, it makes for a refreshing change to see him play a completely different kind of character. he proves that he was a more gifted actor than people realise. it isn't easy to adapt these particular stories but i believe a good job has been done by all concerned.
i have read that the main reason the series didn't fair too well back in 1974, was because audiences were looking to watch programmes that contained quick and somewhat cheap thrills. as "father brown" is a bit more subtle and thoughtful for all that, this is not a valid reason for its failure back then in my opinion.
out of the episodes here, i rate at least 8 of them as ranging from being brilliant to good. even the slightly less regarded ones are still watchable.
it is true that the picture and sound quality aren't exactly up to the highest standards but it is still possible to enjoy the series. i find that kenneth more is well cast as the leading character and the scripts and the supporting cast are also very good. although kenneth more is best known these days for playing rather jolly, happy-go-lucky types in his career, it makes for a refreshing change to see him play a completely different kind of character. he proves that he was a more gifted actor than people realise. it isn't easy to adapt these particular stories but i believe a good job has been done by all concerned.
i have read that the main reason the series didn't fair too well back in 1974, was because audiences were looking to watch programmes that contained quick and somewhat cheap thrills. as "father brown" is a bit more subtle and thoughtful for all that, this is not a valid reason for its failure back then in my opinion.
out of the episodes here, i rate at least 8 of them as ranging from being brilliant to good. even the slightly less regarded ones are still watchable.
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