Foyle's War
Series Overview
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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9 Seasons • 28 Episodes
120 min per episode
2002 – 2015
Premiered: Sun, Oct 27, 2002
Anthony HorowitzLatest Aired Episode
Season 9, Episode 3: “Elise”
After an attempt on Hilda Pierce's life, Foyle scrutinizes her work for the Special Operations Executive during the war. Could this be related to the deaths of nine SOE agents in France and rumors of a traitor called Plato?
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Foyle's War trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-10
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz
John Chapman, Anthony Horowitz, Nicole Finnan, Jill Green
Department Leadership Roster
John Chapman
Producer
Anthony Horowitz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foyle's War
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What is Foyle's War about?
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
How many seasons does Foyle's War have?
Foyle's War comprises 9 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Foyle's War?
Key cast members in Foyle's War include Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks.
Who created or directed Foyle's War?
Foyle's War was developed and directed by Anthony Horowitz.