Cadfael
“A monk with a difference... who delves into the human soul and manages to get criminals and evil people to either turn over a new way of living or just face their punishment.”
Series Overview
Brother Cadfael is a twelfth-century Anglo-Welsh monk. A retired crusader disappointed in love, and now a herbalist in charge of the gardens of Shrewsbury Abbey, Brother Cadfael is often called on to solve murders and other crimes in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the border country where England meets Wales.
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4 Seasons • 13 Episodes
50–75 min per episode
1994 – 1998
Premiered: Sun, May 29, 1994
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 3: “The Pilgrim of Hate”
The dead body of an elderly man is found hidden in a sack at the Abbey, and Cadfael believes he was murdered. The principal suspects are a group of pilgrims, who include two known thieves. Cadfael locks them up, in a bid to draw out the killer.
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Edith Pargeter
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What is Cadfael about?
Brother Cadfael is a twelfth-century Anglo-Welsh monk. A retired crusader disappointed in love, and now a herbalist in charge of the gardens of Shrewsbury Abbey, Brother Cadfael is often called on to solve murders and other crimes in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the border country where England meets Wales.
How many seasons does Cadfael have?
Cadfael comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cadfael?
Key cast members in Cadfael include Derek Jacobi, Terrence Hardiman, Michael Culver, Julian Firth, Anthony Green.
Who created or directed Cadfael?
Cadfael was developed and directed by Edith Pargeter.