Father Brown

An amateur sleuth uncovers a dark secret after a contestant is murdered at a high‑profile ballroom dancing competition. The murder drives the central mystery of the drama and forms the core of the storyline. The programme, titled “The Dance of Death”, stars Mark Williams.

The Dance of Death is a programme presented as a single episode within the drama genre. Classified as an episode rather than a series or film, it offers a self‑contained story that fits within the broader category of dramatic television. Its format centres on a concise narrative rather than an extended run. The plot follows an amateur sleuth who, while attending a ballroom dancing competition, discovers that one of the contestants has been murdered. The shocking death forces the non‑professional investigator to probe beneath the surface of the event, eventually uncovering a concealed, unsettling secret that lies at the heart of the competition. As the investigation unfolds, the episode juxtaposes the refined elegance of the dance floor with the grim reality of the homicide. This contrast heightens the tension, showing how the murder disrupts the graceful proceedings and compels the amateur detective to piece together clues, motives and hidden connections amidst the swirling choreography. The drama features Mark Williams in a starring capacity, providing a familiar on‑screen presence that anchors the storyline. His involvement lends a recognizable focal point to the narrative, guiding viewers through the mystery and the pursuit of truth that the amateur sleuth strives to achieve within the confines of the ballroom setting.