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1994 – 1998 · Series · 50m

Mystery!: Cadfael

AudienceAudience: 7.9

Brother Cadfael is a twelfth-century monk and herbalist at Shrewsbury Abbey, often drawn into murder and crime cases across Shropshire in England’s border country with Wales. Alongside his contemplative life, he investigates with a mix of curiosity, knowledge, and determination.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a medieval whodunnit with thoughtful, human-centered investigations and a steady, reassuring tone—Not for you if you only prefer modern forensics-heavy crime dramas or fast-paced action like Endeavour.

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Cast

Derek JacobiRichard CliffordSean PertweeToby JonesTom GeorgesonTerrence HardimanPeter CopleyMichael Culver

Directors

Herbert WiseKen GrieveMalcolm Mowbray

If tonight is a Mystery!: Cadfael night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.