Foyle's War facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Foyle's War |
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| Created by | Anthony Horowitz |
| Starring | Michael Kitchen Honeysuckle Weeks Anthony Howell |
| Opening theme | Jim Parker |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Jill Green |
| Producer(s) | Jill Green Simon Passmore (Series 2) Keith Thompson (Series 3-5) |
| Running time | 86–99 min |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 27 October 2002 – 18 January 2015 |
Foyle's War is a popular British detective TV show. It first aired on 27 October 2002 and finished on 18 January 2015. The series is set in England during and just after World War II. It follows Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle as he solves crimes while the war is happening around him.
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About the Show
Foyle's War is known for its interesting stories and how it shows life during wartime. Each episode features a new mystery that Foyle and his team must solve. The show also explores how the war affected everyday people in Britain.
Main Characters
- Christopher Foyle: He is a quiet but very smart detective. He often finds himself solving crimes that are connected to the war.
- Samantha "Sam" Stewart: She is Foyle's driver and assistant. Sam is brave and helps Foyle with his investigations.
- Paul Milner: He is a young police sergeant who works with Foyle. Milner was injured in the war and is learning to adjust to civilian life.
The Setting: World War II
The show takes place in the town of Hastings, on the south coast of England. This was an important area during World War II. The series often includes real historical events and challenges from the war, like rationing, air raids, and spies. This helps viewers understand what life was like during that time.
End of the Series
On 12 January 2015, the TV channel ITV announced that they would not make any more episodes of Foyle's War. This was because the show was very expensive to produce. The final episode was shown on 18 January 2015.
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