Foyle's War Series Six

Series Six of the ITV programme "Foyle's War" was first aired in 2008. It comprised three episodes and was the final series of the drama. It is set in the period from April 1944 to May 1945. Series Six was broadcast in the United States on PBS stations on "Masterpiece Mystery!" as "Foyle's War V" on July 13, 20 and 27, 2008. [ [http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/schedule/masterpiece_mystery_schedule.pdf The 2008 Mystery Season schedule.] ]

"Plan of Attack"

Character and plot development

Foyle's son returns in this episode, as do the US Captain John Kiefer (from "Invasion") and the recurring character Hilda Pierce, played by Ellie Haddington (from the episodes "War Games" and "The French Drop").

Historical context

A major plotline is the Slapton Sands disaster and the subsequent cover-up. Others include the ongoing preparations for the celebration of VE Day in Hastings (including profiteering on the sale of Union Jacks) and the difficulties for returning servicemen of adapting to civilian life.

Production details

Critical reception

Notes and references

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