The escape of a Russian POW sets off a chain of events that leads to murder and rekindles a conflict between Foyle and his former superior.The escape of a Russian POW sets off a chain of events that leads to murder and rekindles a conflict between Foyle and his former superior.The escape of a Russian POW sets off a chain of events that leads to murder and rekindles a conflict between Foyle and his former superior.
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- TriviaFoyle tells Sam that when he retires he intends to go to America. Sam asks "Why?" Foyle replies that he has "unfinished business." Foyle is referring to Howard Paige, in the episode "Fifty Ships". Foyle promised Paige he would see him arrested after the war, for the murder of Richard Hunter.
- GoofsIn the chase at the beginning of the episode, the escaped prisoner is cornered on a disused railway viaduct. These would have been pretty much unknown at the time - before the Beeching cuts of the 1960s.
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Uniformed official: It was very good of you to return after your predecessor...
Christopher Foyle: Died!
Uniformed official: In very unfortunate circumstances.
Christopher Foyle: It's my experience that most death is unfortunate, but all that was some while ago.
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The aftermath of war
Loved 'Foyle's War' and was immediately hooked when first getting into it. Love it even more now, on re-watches things that didn't quite make sense at first are clearer and things that were not noticed or appreciated before are and much admired. Everything that came over as brilliant on first viewings still are brilliant on re-watches.
Although a fine episode as one would expect from 'Foyle's War', "The Russian House" is not quite up there with the series' best to me. A little more thought agreed could have been put into the tension between Foyle and Milner, that was not comfortable to watch and didn't seem in character. There is a huge amount to admire about "The Russian House" otherwise. Like with many 'Foyle's War' episodes, on re-watch there was much more appreciation had for how well established the character development, tone and themes are and things that didn't quite connect entirely at first made more sense on re-watches.
Have always admired the visual detail that went into 'Foyle's War' and how high quality the production values are, with beautiful costumes, the evocative way the characters are made up, the look of the houses and cars, pretty locations and authentic-looking scenery. The music is in keeping with the mood and doesn't overpower the drama while still making an impact.
Writing is intelligent, sophisticated and thought-provoking, establishing Foyle's personality with so much depth already and providing some tense and heart-tugging moments. The story is complicated, with a lot of strands that requires full attention, but clever and from start to finish intriguing. It paces itself deliberately but with so much going on it's never once dull and the twists and turns that slowly unfold keep coming. All the conflicts, social/ethical themes and how the period is portrayed are handled beautifully and tastefully, as is the aftermath of the war and British government.
One thing that wasn't picked up by me but now is and admired hugely is the tackling of what was seen as truths but some really misconceptions and seeing British during the war in a new light. This was a bold move and dealt with a lot of honesty and tact. The background information is so well researched and is every bit as interesting as the mystery itself. The character tensions were also handled very well and added a lot of intrigue.
Michael Kitchen is truly superb as Foyle, subtle, intensely determined, commanding and above all human. One of the most interesting television detectives there's ever been and Kitchen has rarely been better. Honeysuckle Weeks is charming and loyal, with some nice touches of subtle humour as ever, and Anthony Howell is wonderful.
Christopher Good and Tim Piggott-Smith (rest in peace) are particularly good of the excellent supporting cast.
In conclusion, fine episode. 9/10 Bethany Cox
Although a fine episode as one would expect from 'Foyle's War', "The Russian House" is not quite up there with the series' best to me. A little more thought agreed could have been put into the tension between Foyle and Milner, that was not comfortable to watch and didn't seem in character. There is a huge amount to admire about "The Russian House" otherwise. Like with many 'Foyle's War' episodes, on re-watch there was much more appreciation had for how well established the character development, tone and themes are and things that didn't quite connect entirely at first made more sense on re-watches.
Have always admired the visual detail that went into 'Foyle's War' and how high quality the production values are, with beautiful costumes, the evocative way the characters are made up, the look of the houses and cars, pretty locations and authentic-looking scenery. The music is in keeping with the mood and doesn't overpower the drama while still making an impact.
Writing is intelligent, sophisticated and thought-provoking, establishing Foyle's personality with so much depth already and providing some tense and heart-tugging moments. The story is complicated, with a lot of strands that requires full attention, but clever and from start to finish intriguing. It paces itself deliberately but with so much going on it's never once dull and the twists and turns that slowly unfold keep coming. All the conflicts, social/ethical themes and how the period is portrayed are handled beautifully and tastefully, as is the aftermath of the war and British government.
One thing that wasn't picked up by me but now is and admired hugely is the tackling of what was seen as truths but some really misconceptions and seeing British during the war in a new light. This was a bold move and dealt with a lot of honesty and tact. The background information is so well researched and is every bit as interesting as the mystery itself. The character tensions were also handled very well and added a lot of intrigue.
Michael Kitchen is truly superb as Foyle, subtle, intensely determined, commanding and above all human. One of the most interesting television detectives there's ever been and Kitchen has rarely been better. Honeysuckle Weeks is charming and loyal, with some nice touches of subtle humour as ever, and Anthony Howell is wonderful.
Christopher Good and Tim Piggott-Smith (rest in peace) are particularly good of the excellent supporting cast.
In conclusion, fine episode. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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