Five Father Brown stories based on the books by G.K. Chesterton. Set in the 1920s Father Brown finds that his work as a priest brings him into contact with crime and uses his powers of deduction and his knowledge of the darker side of human nature to aid him in uncovering the truth. Features five episodes. The Hammer Of God - Father Brown becomes involved in a village scandal. The Oracle Of The Dog - A lot of people begin to worry when Colonel Druce decides to change his will. The Curse Of The Golden Cross - Father Brown meets an archaeologist whose life is threatened by an ancient curse. The Eye Of Apollo -Father Brown's detective friend, Flambeau, has new office neighbours who are decidedly weird. The Three Tools Of Death - When a renowned philanthropist is found murdered, his daughter is suspected of killing him.