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Father Brown - S05E01 - The Star of Jacob
 

Father Brown season 5 episode 1

The Star of Jacob

 
A mysterious stranger, a missing donkey, an outbreak of laryngitis in the church choir and a kidnapped baby threaten to spoil Kembleford's Christmas festivities.
 
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Father Brown / S05E01 : The Star of Jacob
Season 5, Episode 1 | Aired on December 23, 2016 | TV-PG | 50 min. | BBC One
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  • Father Brown - Episode 1 - The Star of Jacob
    Episode 1
    The Star of Jacob
  • Father Brown - Episode 2 - The Labyrinth of the Minotaur
    Episode 2
    The Labyrinth of the Minotaur
  • Father Brown - Episode 3 - The Eve of St. John
    Episode 3
    The Eve of St. John
  • Father Brown - Episode 4 - The Chedworth Cyclone
    Episode 4
    The Chedworth Cyclone
  • Father Brown - Episode 5 - The Hand of Lucia
    Episode 5
    The Hand of Lucia
  • Father Brown - Episode 6 - The Eagle and the Daw
    Episode 6
    The Eagle and the Daw
  • Father Brown - Episode 7 - The Smallest of Things
    Episode 7
    The Smallest of Things
  • Father Brown - Episode 8 - The Crimson Feather
    Episode 8
    The Crimson Feather
  • Father Brown - Episode 9 - The Lepidopterist's Companion
    Episode 9
    The Lepidopterist's Companion
  • Father Brown - Episode 10 - The Alchemist's Secret
    Episode 10
    The Alchemist's Secret
  • Father Brown - Episode 11 - The Sins of Others
    Episode 11
    The Sins of Others
  • Father Brown - Episode 12 - The Theatre of the Invisible
    Episode 12
    The Theatre of the Invisible
  • Father Brown - Episode 13 - The Tanganyika Green
    Episode 13
    The Tanganyika Green
  • Father Brown - Episode 14 - The Fire in the Sky
    Episode 14
    The Fire in the Sky
  • Father Brown - Episode 15 - The Penitent Man
    Episode 15
    The Penitent Man

Father Brown season 5 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Father Brown faces scrutiny from Canon Fox for his eclectic Christmas Mass. Meanwhile, a man named Michael Negal appears, seeking shelter. At a Yuletide ball, tensions and secrets among guests surface, leading to a shocking moment when a guest is mistaken for dead. The plot thickens when the baby Marquess, son of John and Diana, is kidnapped, sparking an investigation. Father Brown uncovers a heartrending truth: the baby was switched at birth. The biological mother, a servant misled about her baby's fate, took him back. The Duke confronts this revelation, leading to a poignant resolution where the children are returned to their rightful parents, and the community gathers for a reconciliatory Christmas Mass.

Full Episode S05E01 Recap

### Scene 1: The Nativity Procession Planning - Mrs. McCarthy and Father Brown discuss Cheltenham's victory over Evesham. - Canon Fox from the Diocesan Office visits to discuss the upcoming Christmas Day Mass and the nativity procession. - Canon Fox criticizes the previous year's unconventional nativity, urging a more traditional approach due to the attendance of the Duke of Frome. ### Scene 2: A Visitor at the Presbytery - Father Brown receives a visitor, a cold and disheveled man named Michael Negal. - Negal is offered a room at the presbytery despite his ungrateful demeanor. ### Scene 3: The Yuletide Ball and a Mysterious Death - At the Yuletide ball, various guests interact, revealing tensions and relationships. - A shocking moment occurs when a guest, mistaken for dead, causes a stir. - The baby Marquess, the son of John and Diana, is introduced, hinting at familial complexities. ### Scene 4: The Kidnapping - The baby Marquess is reported missing, triggering a police investigation. - Inspector Mallory leads the investigation, suspecting an inside job due to the specifics of the kidnapping. - Father Brown observes the crime scene, suggesting the kidnappers had intimate knowledge of the household. ### Scene 5: Uncovering the Truth - Father Brown unravels the mystery, discovering the baby was accidentally switched at birth. - The real mother, a servant, had been led to believe her baby died, while the Duke's wife unknowingly raised the servant's child. - The servant and her husband had taken back their biological child, leading to the kidnapping misunderstanding. ### Scene 6: Resolution and Christmas Mass - The Duke confronts the truth about his son and decides to face the consequences. - The servant couple is forgiven, and the babies are returned to their biological parents. - Despite challenges, the Christmas Mass proceeds with joy and celebration. - The episode ends with a sense of closure and reconciliation among the characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Canon Fox visit Father Brown?

Canon Fox visits to discuss the Christmas Day Mass and the nativity procession, urging a more traditional approach due to the Duke of Frome's attendance.

Who is Michael Negal?

Michael Negal is a disheveled man who visits Father Brown and is offered a room at the presbytery.

What happens at the Yuletide ball?

At the Yuletide ball, guests interact, revealing tensions and relationships. A guest mistakenly thought to be dead causes a stir.

Who is the baby Marquess?

The baby Marquess is the son of John and Diana, introduced at the Yuletide ball.

How is the baby Marquess kidnapped?

The baby Marquess is kidnapped from his nursery, with the crime scene suggesting an inside job.

What does Father Brown discover about the kidnapping?

Father Brown discovers that the baby was accidentally switched at birth, and his real mother, a servant, had taken him back.

What is the resolution of the kidnapping case?

The Duke faces the truth about his son, the servant couple is forgiven, and the babies are returned to their biological parents.

How does the episode end?

The episode ends with the Christmas Mass proceeding joyfully, and a sense of closure and reconciliation among the characters.

 
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