Foyle's War

Post by **LarsMac** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:14 pm

A while back, I watched an episode of this on PBS' Masterpiece theater.

The entire series is available on NetFlix, now.

We have watched several of them.

It is set in Hastings at the beginning of WWII.

Foyle is a detective Chief Superintendent with the local police.

In the midst of the build-up to the coming War, he solves crimes (mostly murders) and gets involved in many of the pre-war activities.

It seems to be well done, and the actors and characters keep us coming back for more.

I wonder at some of the events portrayed as back-drop to the stories. It seems that Englanders went a bit crazy in their preparations for the impending attack by the Nazis.

Was this series run in the UK? and has anyone else seen it?

IF so, I would love to know your thoughts.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:20 pm

That's always on my recommended viewing list, I should take a peek.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:24 pm

It's been on TV here for years but it's not something I've ever worked my way into.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:38 pm

Michael Kitchen.... one of Britain's finest actors.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:13 pm

LarsMac;1398340 wrote: A while back, I watched an episode of this on PBS' Masterpiece theater.

The entire series is available on NetFlix, now.

We have watched several of them.

It is set in Hastings at the beginning of WWII.

Foyle is a detective Chief Superintendent with the local police.

In the midst of the build-up to the coming War, he solves crimes (mostly murders) and gets involved in many of the pre-war activities.

It seems to be well done, and the actors and characters keep us coming back for more.

I wonder at some of the events portrayed as back-drop to the stories. It seems that Englanders went a bit crazy in their preparations for the impending attack by the Nazis.

Was this series run in the UK? and has anyone else seen it?

IF so, I would love to know your thoughts.

The events portrayed as back drop are based on reality. The impending attack did actually take place but we managed to persuade them invasion was not a viable option. It's easy to forget but most of the parents whose children fought in ww2 had either fought in ww1 or had probably lost family members at the very least (anyone aged 30 and above lived through ww1 of an age to remember it well). it's not as if people did not know the meaning of war.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:13 am

I watched the seasons on Netflix, it was a good series.

Arena · Post by **Arena** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:12 am

Mrs A and I have been watching the repeats Of FW. Excellent and I love things set in and around the WWII era.

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:47 am

There is a new season on the local PBS, apparently just after the war ended, and everyone is beginning to get there lives back together. Foyle has been invited to join MI5.

Arena · Post by **Arena** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:52 am

You're right Lars

Foyle's War is back: Filming continues on the new series... five years after it was axed | Mail Online

What great news

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:49 am

I really enjoyed that program and I'm glad to hear they're making new episodes!