Foyle's War Created by scriptwriters and authors Anthony Horowitz After a long-running beloved series, it's now on ITV Inspector Morse It ended in 2000. It started airing again in 2002 with a new program director. Simon Shapps They canceled it in 2007 after a public outcry and many letters. Peter Fincham Foyle, who became director of programmes, revived the series after the ratings had been good for the fifth season. He changed the storyline to allow Foyle to continue working for MI-5 in peacetime, Foyle's War It aired until 2015, ending with its eighth season.
Why We Love Foyle's War? Most importantly, no one else could have played the role better than Kitchen. He displays honor, discretion and courage, countering any deference to authority with an even greater deference to the truth. He also rocks the hats and period costumes. (But mostly the hats!) His team is also stunned by the fully formed character, chauffeur Samantha Steward (Honeysuckle Weeks) and DS (later promoted to DI) Paul Milner (Anthony Howell), each with their own story arc.
Hastings (near where French troops ominously landed in 1066) is depicted as a sleepy little town transformed by the war effort, and there's a strong sense of time and place. Crime persists, but so do wartime problems: racism, betrayal, rationing difficulties, blackouts, and air raids. The historical detail is impeccable, plus there's the fun of spotting some of the young actors who will one day become stars in smaller roles. David Tennant, Emily Blunt, Andrew Scott, Here are some examples:
First 5 Seasons Foyle's War Available to PBS Passport members.
