This selection of comedic mysteries is guaranteed to amuse while
delivering profound insights. From portrayals of divine intervention
to witty takes on eternal battles between good and evil, they transcend
cultural and religious boundaries. These shows masterfully blend the
light-hearted side of life accompanied by a healthy dose of life, love, loss,
and the human condition.
*Vicar of Dibley England Britbox Amazon Video
This quintessential heartwarming British sitcom follows the quirky life and ministry of Reverend Geraldine Granger,
who becomes the first female vicar in the village of Dibley, despite initial resistance from her parishioners. Brimming
with zany characters and celebrity cameos it is one of the best. click here
*Rev England Prime Video Britbox
An insightful comedy-drama series centered around Reverend Adam Smallbone, an Anglican priest who
grapples with the moral dilemmas and humorous situations encountered while ministering to his
urban London parish. click here
*St. Maik Germany Prime Video
This engaging irreverent romantic comedy follows Maik Schäfer, a small-time criminal posing as a village
priest to escape the wrath of a group of thugs, ultimately discovering a new purpose amidst
his deception. click here
*The Healer Canada Peacock Prime Video
This touching drama explores the life of Alec Bailey, a down-on-his-luck repairman who discovers
he has the power to heal others. As he reluctantly embraces his gift, he embarks on an emotional
journey that transforms him. click here
*Don Matteo Italy MHZ
This long-running Italian mystery series features Father Matteo Bondini, an intuitive Catholic priest whose innate
sleuthing skills solve crimes while spreading messages of wisdom and compassion in his community. click here
*Call The Midwife England Britbox
Set in 1950s London's East End, Call The Midwife is a heartwarming drama that follows the lives of a
group of nurse-midwives who serve a close-knit community. Balancing their personal and professional lives,
they navigate joy and heartache while delivering babies and supporting pregnant women and new mothers
amidst changing societal norms .click here
*Ballykissangel Ireland Britbox Amazon Video
This enchanting Irish dramedy revolves around the colorful inhabitants of a fictional rural village
called Ballykissangel. At its center is an unlikely romance between a young English priest and
a feisty Irish barmaid. The show explores themes of love, friendship, community spirit, and
cultural differences with an endearing blend of humor and drama .click here
*Father Brown England Britbox
Set in the quaint English village of Kembleford, this charming mystery series follows the adventures
of Father Brown, a Catholic priest with an uncanny knack for solving crimes. As he unravels
the truth behind each murder, he often finds himself at odds with local law enforcement, who are not always
open to his unconventional methods. click here
*Sister Boniface England Britbox
In this engaging spin-off from the popular Father Brown series, Sister Boniface employs her wits, wisdom,
and forensic expertise as a nun to unravel an array of baffling crimes. Working alongside the police in
her small town, Sister Boniface will leave no stone unturned as she seeks justice for the victims and
helps bring criminals to heel .click here
*Grantchester England PBS Passport Prime Video
Set in 1950s Cambridgeshire, Grantchester follows charismatic Anglican vicar Sidney Chambers as he forms an
unlikely partnership with gruff detective Geordie Keating. Together, they investigate both mysteries and complex
moral dilemmas in their quest for justice and understanding amidst the beautiful countryside backdrop. click here
*Father Ted Ireland Britbox
Father Ted is a hilarious sitcom following the misadventures of three irreverent Irish priests exiled for various past offenses including using charity funds for a holiday in Las Vegas. Marooned on the fictional Craggy Island and thrown together by circumstance, they are constantly clashing with each other and their neurotic housekeeper, Mrs Doyle. click here
Cadfael England Britbox
Based on the series of novels "The Cadfael Chronicles" by Ellis Peters, (aka Edith Pargeter) and starring the inveterate actor Derek Jacobi as the medieval detective Brother Cadfael a Benedictine monk with his uncanny skills that assist with solving mysteries in the monastery of St. Peter in the town of Shrewsbury. click here
My personal preference for streaming is Roku..
BOOKS & DVD's
*Ballykissangel Amazon DVD
*Sister Boniface Amazon DVD
*Cadfael "The Cadfael Chronicles" by Ellis Peters
*Father Brown "The Father Brown Mysteries" by CK Chesterton
*Grantchester "The Grantchester Mysteries" by James Runcie
