Cadfael

1994 • PBS
4.9
7 reviews
Eligible
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Series 1 episodes (4)

1 One Corpse Too Many
29/05/94
Season-only
Cadfael is called upon to bury executed rebel soldiers orders. But the religious ceremony is disrupted when Cadfael counts the deceased and finds one coprse too many. No one is above suspicion as Cadfael hunts for the murderer.
2 The Sanctuary Sparrow
05/06/94
Season-only
When the goldsmith is robbed and killed, locals decide Liliwin must be guilty. The mob pursues the man to the abbey where he frantically seeks the sanctuary of the altar. Cadfael believes Liliwan is innocent.
3 The Leper of St. Giles
12/06/94
Season-only
When an old baron and an orphan are to be wed at the abbey, all of Shrewsbury turns out to see the unlikely pair ride into town. Cadfael investigates when the baron ominously rides off on the eve of the wedding.
4 Monk's Hood
19/06/94
Season-only
When a wealthy landowner decides to disinherit his stepson, Shrewsbury Abbey stands to benefit. But before its final, he is poisoned by food prepared in the abbey. The dead man's widow is Cadfael's own childhood sweetheart.

About this show

Sir Derek Jacobi is Brother Cadfael, a 12th-century Benedictine monk and former Crusader who uses his knowledge, skills, and intuition to solve crimes.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
7 reviews
Brent Galloway
18 June 2016
Excellent series based on the books by Ellis Peters. Set in a 14th century monestary during the English civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud. Well worth watching again and again
Vicki Daniels
26 September 2015
The Rose Rent The Devil's Novice and the virgin in the ice are my favorites.
Maureen Smith
20 March 2016
Monk solve crimes