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: Professor Garcia is accused of profiting from the legend of the exotic cat, while his wife Sylvia (a sculptor) was allegedly attacked by it.

: Sam Wadey is a former Corporal who saved Father Brown’s life during the Great War .

: Internal clues (a dated painting) place the events around June 7th or 8th, 1954 .

Father Brown visits the village of Wedlock to help an old army friend, Sam Wadey, whose son Gabriel has gone missing. The investigation takes a dark turn when the village vicar, Reverend Duncan, is found murdered with scratches on his neck, leading locals to believe the mythical "Bako beast"—a legendary wild cat—is responsible. Key plot points include:

: Father Brown eventually discovers that the "beast" is a cover for a very human murder involving jealousy and a secret affair. Cast and Crew The episode features the following main cast members: Father Brown : Mark Williams Chief Inspector Sullivan : Tom Chambers Sergeant Goodfellow : John Burton Mrs. Devine : Claudie Blakley Brenda Palmer : Ruby-May Martinwood Viewing Information Original Air Date : January 27, 2023.

" The Beast of Wedlock " is the of the British detective series Father Brown , which first aired in January 2023. Episode Plot Summary