Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.

Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate’s off her game in court. Memories surface of James’ long-ago encounter with Holly.

Sophie’s suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.

James scrambles to mitigate the scandal’s impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.

When the production of Demon Brides comes to Kembleford and the director of the film is murdered, Father Brown investigates.

When a traveling circus arrives, Melinda meets the bitter ghost of a magician who accuses his envious brother of his death, deemed to have been accidental.