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Not just another story or DVD, this story is above the normal. This story is about man who has to deal with unpredictable limitations in a war situation. This real life story is set around the life of a Detective Chief Superintendent during World War II between Britain and the Germans. Each episode unravels the unbelievable circumstances the British soldiers underwent.
This DVD collection takes you back in time where the big world fight and Foyle's personal fight meet and unfold. While the backdrop is the war of 1940s, Foyle's primary focus is to investigate crimes of war, passion and greed.
Created by Anthony Horowitz, who is also renowned for 'Midsomer Murders' he knows to build the suspense and keep it till the end. Gruesome actions and anxious mystery seem to dominate his work.
It is an intensely woven drama around crime and mystery. It is an addictive series and you could easily be looking forward to the next part. No wonder it was nominated for the BAFTA TV awards for two consecutive years.
Its not just the gripping investigation, it also takes you back to the uncertainty people lived through and experienced around Hitler. Be it the treacherous war or lack of manpower or dilemmas people faced in those days. You will be baffled to uncover the secrets powerful people held in those days too.
The location is South England and the performances are beautifully driven by Britain's top actors. It covers more than episodes of looting, burea
ucracy, romance and murders. It has been successful to take people back in time, giving them a real feel of risks that involved. Be it on the war field or people just living their normal personal life.
The blatant truths of the war are brought to light. This series which became an instant hit is still a hot topic of discussion during tea and golf. If you never missed the famous Inspector Morse on TV, this is the next one you would not want to miss.
The lead role of Foyle played by Michael Kitchen who is seconded by his driver Sam and Detective Sergeant Paul Milner. Apart from the war and investigation, Foyle who is a widower also has to worry about his son flying fighter planes. There are a lot of dimensions to this gripping series and has been named rightly as Foyles War.
You can get comfortable watching the DVD on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Boxed series have been released to get a feel of every season. The extras are equally interesting to watch the making of this exquisite novel, interviews with the cast and bring you closer to the real life Foyle.
There are six series in circulation and the next one is due soon. Each series have graduated with time. If you have missed the earlier series, its popular enough to find them around.
Heaps of DVDs were sold during Christmas and is still a great everyday gift idea. Gift set series are available too. Its a great one to add to your existing collection. You cannot miss this icon, so grab yours.
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