Any Father Brown and Don Matteo fans here?

[barbaraann]

I've read all of the Father Brown books and watched all of the episodes for both shows that are available for streaming. I'm not religious but think the stories provide good food for thought.

[whathehell]

1. I'm a Father Brown fan..

[barbaraann]

3. Yay!

You might like Don Matteo--it's on a premium Amazon channel, Mhz. There are zillions of episodes!

[whathehell]

18. Yes, my husband & I are both fans..

We love Sid and Lady Felicia. not to mention Mrs. Mccarthy and her hats.

I haven't heard of Don Matteo..What is it like?

[barbaraann]

19. It's about an Italian "detective" priest who rides a bicycle.

The show is set in Umbria and it's in Italian with subtitles. There is minimal violence.

[whathehell]

22. Oh wow...Sounds good.

I very much enjoyed Donna Leon's Inpector Brunetti series which is set in Venice, so I'll definitely try it..Thanks for the tip.

[barbaraann]

23. It's very good and there's some comedy in it, too.

Inspector Brunetti sounds good, too!

[Polly Hennessey]

2. Love Father Brown tv series. Have not read the books.

[barbaraann]

4. The books are great. He was a very special man.

I also like to read G.K. Chesterton quotes. Here are some:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/7014283.G_K_Chesterton

[Ritabert]

5. I've watched all the Father Browns

...followed by Death in Paradise on Saturday nights.

[barbaraann]

8. Death is Paradise is good, too! n/t

[The Magistrate]

6. The 'Father Brown' Stories Are First Rate, Ma'am

The current teevee show, not so much. There was a show back in the seventies that did a good job of realizing the stories.

I enjoy the Don Matteo show, they're light but nice. Never seen the books, I presume there are some.

[barbaraann]

9. I checked and there are no Don Matteo books.

The show was created by Director/Screenwriter Enrico Oldoini. Some people have so much talent!!

[Walleye]

7. Yep. Always watch the current BBC version of father Brown

[barbaraann]

10. The BBC has some great detective shows.

I watched SO MANY during the pandemic...

[Walleye]

11. Same here. It became sort of an addiction

[barbaraann]

13. My very favorite was Life on Mars.

[Walleye]

14. Thanks, hadn't seen that one

[barbaraann]

16. They tried to do an American version, but it was awful, IMHO. n/t

[Walleye]

17. As is so often the case, Miss Marple would say

[ratchiweenie]

12. Yes. I've read the Father Brown stories and watch the series too

So fun and refreshing. Don't know Don Matteo but I'll look for it.

[barbaraann]

15. Don Matteo has been on Italian tv since 2000.

It's set in Umbria, first in Gubbio and then in Spoleto. The scenery is such a joy!

[ratchiweenie]

20. Sounds good. I'll look it up. Thanks.

[barbaraann]

21. You're welcome! n/t