The Purple Wig from The Wisdom of Father Brown (1914) by G. K. Chesterton. Read by Greg Wagland.

Another curious tale about Father Brown which digs into journalism as it was/is really practised, the family history of the Dukes of Exmoor, the ever present theme of disguise and disguises and the minor medical outcome of having a decanter bashed into the bonce.
It's a weird one but some rather interesting moments: the usual curates egg.
Because today I had numerous things to do and worry about I took a running jump at the pronunciation of 'cicatrice'. I have not to this moment looked it up in a dictionary. So if it's correct then 'huzzah' and if incorrect I say with some force 'tough'. That 's what you're dealing with here folks.
On a technical note, while I have enjoyed the sounds made by the microphone the Aston Element, I have reverted back to my trusty Rode NT1, not the first model nor yet the latest, nor yet the NT1a. So complicated!
And there we are. Another Father Brown! Just as the evenings draw in a you can't decide whether to put on another cardigan or take a brisk walk up and down the stairs. Decisions, eh?
Geo-politicians - please fight it out among yourselves and leave the rest of us in peace.

[@FiryzYT]

Oh my, the fact that I have a purple wig for my Halloween costume..

[@mijiyoon5575]

After listening to numerous *Chesterton* tales I have to say he had a fine twisted sense of humor that has truth in it. Thank You *Greg* .

[@tobijug]

IThe word is humour

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

Posting before listening because there aren't many of us yet. Listened to the honor or Israel gow and literally had to leave the room I was in cause it was too dark and I was freaked out. Thank you Greg for this in advance! Told my priest he reminded me of father brown, he said "oh dear....." blinked at me and shuffled away Ha!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha indeed. Blinking!!!

[@catherine4092]

Hey Greg, hope all is well. Catherine from Tucson AZ here thanking you for your time and kindness. Tysm❤ 10/26/23

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are so welcome, Catherine!

[@MsMtheory]

Whoo hoo! 🙌 Gonna listen while I relax after dinner 🍽️😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hope you enjoy!

[@judikingsman6132]

Another gem Thanks Greg Wagland ❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Judi

[@MichelleKumler]

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[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha! That's a lot of hearts - cheers MK!

[@rjfpac]

My, my, journalism is unchanged for the most part!

[@jessisage4708]

Sweet! New, to me, Father Brown! Thanks Greg ❤❤❤

[@gregfam6250]

Most pleasant thing. I've been off KZbin a few days and came back hoping you had uploaded another Father Brown. What a pleasant surprise! 😂

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Enjoy!

[@susanotway7875]

Very enjoyable. Thanks.

[@ronostick9718]

What can I say that has been said before. You have a well-deserved fan base. Myself included. ❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you RS.

[@abarton1978]

Ooo another Father Brown! I love him, which is to say, I love Chesterton. The TV show with Mark Williams is excellent.

[@mavisemberson8737]

The 1973 series is better and more like the published stories. Kenneth More had been a famous 'film star' in the black and white days of British Films

[@merlapittman5034]

Oh, I agree completely! Mark Williams is marvelous as Father Brown!

[@mavisemberson8737]

Very humorous.

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this story made me laugh out loud 🤩the language is so *Chesterton*

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes!!

[@katyvdb5993]

A cracking good story and a satire on journalism that is, alas, valid to this day. Thank you very much for creating and uploading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it katyvdb

[@merlapittman5034]

This is another great Father Brown story! The first time I read it, I guessed that there was nothing wrong with the duke's ears, but not the rest. That's a great twist at the end, and I enjoyed it immensely! Thank you for this story and the great narration!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AbigailPoirier]

Before watching this, I have 2 predictions: 1. The narration is excellent. Because it always is! 2. In the story, somebody dies. Because this always happens in a Father Brown story, doesn't it? (Gives me a new appreciation for Doyle's variety in crimes and outcomes, that's for sure.)

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

Stop being bitter. It's in the nuance not the obvious. Fair enough however. Yet, I'm a huge fan of this series myself.

[@AbigailPoirier]

@@arborymastersllc.9368 Haha I guess I *was* a little bitter after one of the Father Brown stories ended with a death that was unnecessary, in my opinion. I do appreciate how Doyle shows restraint when it comes to how often the worst-case scenario plays out, at least in his Sherlock stories. Mostly he manages to end them somewhat happily. And my prediction about this story did turn out to be correct!. That said, I do quite enjoy the stories and found some profound wisdom in the priest's advice near the end.

[@David-ey9jg]

I would listen to Greg read the phone book.

[@shlosher]

Lol, he altered the word G-d to circumstances, true enough.

[@jambhalacentre600]

😊❤

[@paulhignett378]

Excellent post as always, if you could add them to Spotify would be even better as I don’t need to keep the app open.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

That's a good idea!

[@sus_r0]

nice

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks

[@MichelleKumler]

Could you do a video of the Christmas ornaments at Harrods? Thanks Oh and by the way you kinda sound like Sherlock Holmes

[@MichelleKumler]

Hey Do you still have that tweed jacket in that one video? 😂 It is cool 😎

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Sadly not - the theatre owned it. Nice whistle mind you!

[@MichelleKumler]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio The Thespians Stole It!! I'm putting this in my report!

[@MrsHandyRU]

Hello! "Read by me" = Simple Gematria= (73=Goddess/Britain) and in Jewish Gematria=(527=I Should Be Ashamed) I'm sorry you may still feel this way. Love to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤

[@MichelleKumler]

Ok Where are you? Guess what? I just found out Van Morrison is British 😮😂 OMG! I'm an idiot! Are you OK? What are you doing?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Mostly looking out the window. 😀

[@MichelleKumler]

@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio OMG! Where have you been!? I can't with you anymore! But anyways don't forget you are always my Valentine💋💕💞

[@MichelleKumler]

@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio OK great.What are ya writing a book or something? When are you coming to Florida?