In 1980s England, Canon Daniel Clement, the Rector of Champton, finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a murder case when a dead body turns up in the church. When Daniel announces a plan to modernize the church, the parish is suddenly divided. And then a body is found dead at the back of the church. As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.
Cast: Matthew Lewis, Amanda Redman, Amit Shah
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Episode 1Canon Daniel Clement's life unravels when his mother, Audrey, arrives unannounced, and one of his parishioners, Anthony Bowness, is found dead. But as Clement investigates the man's death, he begins to receive threats and questions who he can trust.16CC45minSep 29, 2025
2. Episode 2As the personal threats against him intensify, Clement digs deeper into Anthony's murder, clashing with DS Vanloo, who disagrees with his methods; a new revelation forces Clement to face the fact that the killer lies within his own congregation.16CC45minOct 6, 2025
3. Episode 3When Stella witnesses Champton gamekeeper Edgy near Anthony's murder site, Audrey urges Clement to question the man; believing Ned killed Anthony out of jealousy, Jane reports him to the police; a body is left floating in the lake.16CC45minOct 13, 2025
4. Episode 4Clement believes that Anthony and Ned's murders are connected to wartime secrets, but DS Vanloo disagrees; as Vanloo investigates Ned's wife, Jane, Clement angers Bernard and the bishop with his behavior, which worries Audrey.16CC45minOct 20, 2025
5. Episode 5Disregarding the bunker evidence, Vanloo makes Edgy's grandson, Nathan, his new prime suspect; Audrey finds out who has been sending Clement threatening letters; Clement uncovers a false wall hiding the skeleton of a missing spy.16CC45minOct 27, 2025
6. Episode 6Clement extracts a dark confession from Kath, but before he or Vanloo can act, another double homicide occurs; as the parish reels, Audrey sides with her son, and Clement realizes that the deadliest secrets may still be left buried.16CC45minNov 3, 2025
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In 1980s England, Canon Daniel Clement, the Rector of Champton, finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a murder case when a dead body turns up in the church. When Daniel announces a plan to modernize the church, the parish is suddenly divided. And then a body is found dead at the back of the church. As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David Moore
- Studio
- The Lighthouse, Acorn TV, Acorn Media Enterprises
Maturity rating
16Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
