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Father Brown

(17 Posts)
ninathenana Tue 11-Jan-22 14:35:01

Did anyone who saw today's episode think that Mrs Chumly was played by the same person who plays Mrs McCarthy

GrannyGravy13 Tue 11-Jan-22 14:45:28

Lesley Nicol is the actor who played Mrs.Chumley, she also plays the cook in Downton Abbey.

ninathenana Tue 11-Jan-22 15:01:05

Ah, thank you, that's where I know her from. I thought as Mrs McCarthy was "on holiday" it might be her.

Coastpath Tue 11-Jan-22 21:33:02

This is such a great show, I've no idea why it's not on the evenings. Am I the only one who loves Mrs McCarthy's outfits? There's always a lovely hat, smart gloves and a beautiful brooch to admire.

Pretty scenery, some laughs and a great story. Wonderful.

Deedaa Tue 11-Jan-22 21:35:17

I remember my grandmother always seemed to be wearing a hat like Mrs McCarthy.

Mollygo Tue 11-Jan-22 21:36:03

We like Father Brown too, but we record it to watch in the evenings.

Rosina Tue 11-Jan-22 22:10:53

The series are always over so quickly as they are shown every day for about two weeks. Like 'All Creatures', this programme is gentle, inoffensive, and shows the beauty of the Cotswolds. Yesterday's episode had some marvelous photography.

Calistemon Tue 11-Jan-22 22:23:45

Mrs McCarthy is played by Sorcha Cusack, one of the Cusack clan, a family of talented actors. Father Cyril Cusack, daughters Sinéad, Niamh, Sorcha, Catherine and two sons, I think.

Her sister is married to Jeremy Irons.

merlotgran Wed 12-Jan-22 00:22:36

Good to see Sid back but where’s Bunty??

sodapop Wed 12-Jan-22 08:18:15

Lovely light hearted easy watching series. Mark Williams is really suited to the role.

DanniRae Wed 12-Jan-22 08:41:45

We love it - something to watch in the afternoons! Mark Williams is so good as Father Brown smile

Coastpath Wed 12-Jan-22 08:47:43

He was fabulous in Blandings too.

lavendermine Wed 12-Jan-22 10:26:44

Love the programme but also wondering where Bunty has gone.

merlotgran Wed 12-Jan-22 19:00:51

Hurrah! Bunty was back today but Sid and Mrs M were missing so Covid precautions must be the reason they can't all be filmed together.

Visgir1 Wed 12-Jan-22 19:25:14

Lovely gentle series that doesn't need much brain power.
Absolutely delightful.

Deedaa Wed 12-Jan-22 21:43:57

They do seem to be filming with very few characters in each episode, presumably because of Covid. Bunty is married to Rick Edwards who presents Impossible.

lavendermine Wed 12-Jan-22 21:46:08

Yes, Bunty was back smile. What a great programme it is.