Mark Williams, the beloved actor behind the clergyman in Father Brown, recently recounted a humorous on-set incident amid the release of the show’s 12th series on BBC One.
In a recent chat, the 65-year-old star discussed his experiences working on the hit period crime drama, which requires strict adherence to authentic 1950s settings and details, including vintage cars something he divulged as one of the “chief joys” of taking part in the series.
The series is set against the picturesque scenes of the fictional Cotswold village of Kembleford and calls for original dress and classic cars to help Father Brown in his quest to unravel crimes.
Williams, who is keen on classic vehicles, shared his enthusiasm particularly for the old-fashioned cars present on set, pointing out the convenient proximity to Birmingham and Coventry two pivotal locations in the UK’s car manufacturing history. However, his character’s lack of driving skills put Williams rather firmly on his recognisable bicycle on-screen.
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An issue arose from this bicycle-bound portrayal, leading to a somewhat unfortunate event while filming. While telling his tale to the BBC, he recalled: “Driving on gravel is my main problem, and a lot of the big houses we film at have gravel drives. I once had to cycle in pursuit of a baddie and hit some deep gravel.”, reports the Mirror.
“We shot the scene in front of a hotel and I ended up coming to an ungraceful stop. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get off in time so I fell off sideways.”
He added: “A young lad in the hotel kitchen saw me keel over and collapsed in laughter. I was very happy to give that lad the best laugh of his week.”
The 65-year-old star discussed his experiences working on the hit period crime drama
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Crime drama Father Brown first aired on BBC Daytime in 2013 and has since become an international sensation with a whopping 130 episodes under its belt. Garnering quite the fanbase, the 11th series recently wrapped up, boasting an impressive average viewership of 2.5 million.
With a reach extending far beyond British shores, the detective series has captivated audiences in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, India, Italy, France, Denmark, Finland, and more.
What’s more, followers of Father Brown’s sleuthing can look forward to even more mysteries, as the BBC has given the green light for series 13, set to grace screens on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Father Brown is available to watch on BBC iPlayer