Michael Kitchen leads as DCS Christopher Foyle, Honeysuckle Weeks as his driver Samantha Stewart, and Anthony Howell as DS Paul Milner in this ITV wartime detective drama.
Main cast
- Christopher FoyleMichael Kitchen1–8Main
- Samantha StewartHoneysuckle Weeks1–8Main
- Paul MilnerAnthony Howell1–8Main
Supporting cast
- Andrew FoyleJulian Wadham1–2, 5–8Supp
- Mrs. Elizabeth GreenEllie Haddington1–8Supp
Guest & voice
- Sir John JaggerCharles DanceSeries 1Guest
- Dr. Henry WilloughbyJames WilbySeries 2Guest
- Mark TannerRobert HardySeries 3Guest
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About this cast
Foyle’s War follows Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle as he investigates crimes on the home front during and after World War II. The series stars Michael Kitchen in the title role, alongside Honeysuckle Weeks as his driver and assistant Samantha Stewart, and Anthony Howell as his sergeant Paul Milner.
FAQs
Who plays Christopher Foyle in Foyle’s War?
Michael Kitchen plays DCS Christopher Foyle.
Who plays Samantha Stewart in Foyle’s War?
Honeysuckle Weeks plays Samantha Stewart, Foyle’s driver and assistant.
How many series of Foyle’s War are there?
There are 8 series, originally broadcast from 2002 to 2015.
Is Foyle’s War based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama, though it draws on real wartime events and settings.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026