Watching Father Brown

<p> This book examines adaptations of G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown stories in film radio and television. Part One covers adaptations prior to 2013 including portrayals by Alec Guinness Kenneth More and others as well as German and Italian versions. Part Two focuses on the BBC series <I>Father Brown</I> launched in 2013 with Mark Williams starring in the title role. It provides information about the series' creation and production along with a helpful episode guide and it analyzes critical and audience responses to the show.</p>