Silver Spring, MD — One of the most highly acclaimed and popular programs on PBS returns with three new mysteries set in the immediate aftermath of WWII. The universally acclaimed WWII detective series starring Michael Kitchen, Foyle’s War, Set 6, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on June 1, 2010. Responding to the ardent desire of its audience, Foyle’s War returns from the planned conclusion with three new episodes. The DVD release coincides with the debut of the new mysteries on PBS Masterpiece Mystery! in May 2010 (DVD 3-vol., $49.99, www.AcornOnline.com). Foyle’s War, Set 1 is Acorn Media’s No. 1 best selling DVD, with all five sets ranking in the top 20 life to date.

Combining uncompromising historical accuracy with compelling, character-driven murder mysteries, this enormously popular, award-winning British series has won unqualified critical praise and undying viewer loyalty since its premiere on ITV in the U.K. in October 2002 and PBS in February 2003. Returning for a three-episode encore, Foyle’s War stars Michael Kitchen (Out of Africa) as DCS Christopher Foyle, a police investigator in the British coastal community of Hastings. In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Foyle finds his longed-for retirement interrupted by cases involving international intrigue, military racism, and an accused traitor all too willing to go to the gallows. The series co-stars Anthony Howell and Honeysuckle Weeks, and features Tim Pigott-Smith, Max Brown, Christopher Good, Charlotte Riley, Sam Spruell, Andrew Scott, David Yelland, and Anastasia Hille. Foyle’s War was created by Anthony Horowitz (Poirot, Midsomer Murders).

The Mysteries
THE RUSSIAN HOUSE—June 1945. Tracking an escaped Russian POW at the behest of British intelligence, Foyle becomes involved in a murder investigation conducted by his former subordinate, DI Paul Milner. The situation threatens not only their already strained relationship, but also Foyle’s life.

KILLING TIME—July 1945. With African American GIs waiting to return Stateside, racial tension, jealousy, and greed combine to create a potentially explosive situation in Hastings.

THE HIDE—August 1945. As DI Milner investigates the murder of a young woman in Brighton, Foyle probes the motives of an accused traitor who refuses to defend himself.

Street: June 1, 2010
DVD 3-Vol. Boxed Set: Complete U.K. broadcast edition - Approx. 300 min. - SDH subtitles
SRP: $49.99

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