Father Brown is back with a new series (Image: BBC)
Father Brown has made a comeback to our TV screens with its twelfth series, premiering on One on Friday 10 January.
Devotees of the beloved detective series will be thrilled as Mark Williams steps back into the shoes of Father Brown. A roster of familiar faces join him: Tom Chambers as Chief Inspector Sullivan, Claudie Blakley as Mrs Devine, Ruby-May Martinwood as Brenda, and John Burton as Sergeant Goodfellow.
Burton has spilled some hints about what viewers can expect for Sergeant Goodfellow in the new season, hinting at significant storylines and a dramatic reveal in the season finale tied to his character.
Commenting on Goodfellow’s progression in this season, John expressed: “I think he’s in a good place. He’s had a taste of being an inspector and is now starting to realise what that entails and the responsibilities that come with it.”
Actor John teased what’s to come for his character (Image: BBC)
He further clarified:”Although he’s passed his inspector’s exam, he can’t become an inspector until a position becomes vacant, but I think he’s more than happy to stay where he is as the Sergeant.”
Delving into Goodfellow’s personal arc, John disclosed that audiences will encounter Goodfellow’s spouse, Violet, for the first time, enriching viewers’ understanding of his life beyond policing, reports .
“We meet Goodfellow’s wife (Violet) for the first time and we find out a little bit more about his home life which I’m delighted about. We also find out something about Goodfellow – which plays out in the final episode,” he said.
John Burton plays Sergeant Goodfellow in Father Brown (Image: ITV)
“There has been a running joke over the years where Goodfellow says to Father Brown ‘I could lose my job over this’, and this series he may well do!”
“We see him really get into trouble and MI5 come down to investigate, so we’ll have to see how he gets on and how he copes with all the fallout from it.”
Father Brown season 12 continues every Friday at 2pm on One and iPlayer