Cadfael_
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.
Created By
Edith Pargeter
Network
ITV1
Episodes
13
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox
2 countries
The Roku Channel
FREE
1 country
ITVX
FREE
1 country
Prime Video
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Cadfael has 4 seasons with 13 episodes spanning 1994-1998.
Derek Jacobi →
Year context
Cadfael first aired 32 years ago in 1994.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 13 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
One Corpse Too Many
Brother Cadfael has settled down to a quiet religious life at Shrewsbury Abbey after an adventurous, and far from monastic, youth. But when he uncovers…
02
The Sanctuary Sparrow
When Shrewsbury's goldsmith is robbed and left for dead, the locals launch a witch-hunt. Pursued by the mob, the prime suspect, a young juggler who…
03
The Leper of St. Giles
A great wedding is to take place at the Abbey, between a beautiful young girl and a powerful baron. But this is no love match,…
04
Monk's Hood
A rich landowner cuts his stepson out of his will to leave his fortune to Shrewsbury Abbey, and is found poisoned. When Cadfael is called…
SEASON 2
01
The Virgin in the Ice
Cadfael's novice, Brother Oswin, is found close to death, babbling about a woman. When a nun is found raped, murdered and encased in the ice…
02
The Devil's Novice
A rich priest is found killed, and the finger of suspicion points to a new monk at Shrewsbury Abbey. Meanwhile, a civil war raging around…
03
A Morbid Taste for Bones
The monks of Shrewsbury go to Wales to recover the bones of St. Winifred. But their attempted bribery of the Welsh puts them at odds…
SEASON 3
01
The Rose Rent
The recently-widowed wife, Judith Perle, of a rich merchant becomes the object of interest for the men of Shrewsbury. But then a monk and one…
02
St. Peter's Fair
Cadfael puts Hugh Beringar to the test, and Hugh has to choose between loyalty to the king and friendship with Cadfael. Meanwhile, at the annual…
03
The Raven in the Foregate
Cadfael is on a double murder hunt following the deaths of a pregnant girl and the priest who refused to take her confession.
SEASON 4
01
The Holy Thief
Dalny, a beautiful slave girl, is abducted from the Abbey—and the relics of St. Winifred are also spirited away, apparently by the same thief. Cadfael…
02
The Potter's Field
A potter's wife dies suddenly, and he gives up his old life to enter the Abbey, but the other monks suspect him of having killed…
03
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…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
13
Episodes
50 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Edith Pargeter
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
Where can I watch Cadfael?
Cadfael is available on BritBox, The Roku Channel, ITVX, Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Cadfael have?
Cadfael has 4 seasons with 13 episodes total.
Who created Cadfael?
Cadfael was created by Edith Pargeter.
Who stars in Cadfael?
The cast of Cadfael includes Derek Jacobi, Terrence Hardiman, Michael Culver, Julian Firth, Anthony Green.
What is the rating of Cadfael?
Cadfael has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.
Is Cadfael still running?
Cadfael has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime