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[edit] notes and trivia

I am in the process of creating individual episode pages. I would then suggest moving the episode-related trivia / historical notes to the appropriate pages. Gwinva 20:31, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Done, except this: "Similarly, the county of Cumbria did not exist at the time of the programme being made; it was not introduced until 1974, out of Cumberland, Westmorland and the Furness enclave of Lancashire." What does this refer to? Gwinva 15:03, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
It's a reference to War of Nerves.Florrie 12:28, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] broadcast dates

Can anyone confirm international broadcast dates for Series 5? foyleswar.com confirms the Australian schedule, but only refers generally to screenings in New Zealand, Denmark and (quote) "I think, Netherlands". It is a fan site, reporting hearsay. Do we have other references? As far as 'original air date' notes go on the List of Foyle's War episodes page, I think we need to go for the UK ITV screening since Foyle's War is made by ITV. A note could follow somehow to indicate some international screenings predate the official premiere. Gwinva 12:23, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

What sort of 'confirmation' do you want? The NZ UKTV online guide doesn't show past programming times, but the transmission dates are listed at fw.com as are the dates for Denmark. Not sure where I mentioned the Netherlands? Not with the transmission dates at any rate. Dates recorded on the wiki page should definitely be the UK air dates. The issue with dates arose only because it seemed to be accepted that FW5 hadn't aired anywhere else at all and therefore shouldn't be counted in the total number of films. And no, we don't report 'hearsay'. Florrie 14:43, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
thanks! I must be blind: couldn't see it. The Netherlands comment is from fw.com 'FAQ' section. Gwinva 15:01, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Yep, went looking for it after I saw your note here and deleted it. That's more of a 'don't email me about anything that's answered here' chatty message rather than a factual documentation of data. Actual transmission dates are recorded at the foot of each cast list in the relevant episodes 'people' section. Florrie 15:25, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

If you go to the ABC website (abc.net.au) and type 'foyle's war' into the search box at the top of the page, it will come up with programme summaries and transmission dates. All of the programmes have now been shown in Australia and I have a feeling that there have been some repeats. Perhaps an email to the ABC itself might help there. Do you know when the 2007 series is due for release? Celticgowerman 14:44, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject?

I know I may sound crazy, but what do people think of a Foyle's War WikiProject? Or am I just being crazy? :P After all, Firefly has it's own WikiProject, and it only had 14 episodes.. Leave thoughts here, and if I get at least 2 people with me (I am hoping for Florrie and Gwinva at least :P ), I could see about getting it created. Illyria05 (Talk • Contributions) 05:59, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

It's not a crazy idea, but the key would be to get more people on board. Perhaps see who has contributed to Foyle's War in the past, or drum up some support at the Television wikiproject. In the meantime, I'll keep working on the pages as and when I have time. Thanks for all the work you're putting in. Gwinva 07:21, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DVD releases

I notice that we have included these on the main page as well as the List of Foyle's War episodes. I would suggest it is displayed on either one page or the other, not both. Gwinva 12:02, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Agreed. Maybe the main page would be best? But, whichever, once is enough. Florrie 13:23, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Okay, I removed it from main page.. I think the LOE would be ideal.. Illyria05 (Talk • Contributions) 17:23, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Episode pages

In order to conform with standards at WP:EPISODE and an accompanying debate at Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)‎, I have merged the episode pages into series pages. This left the List of Foyle's War episodes rather redundant, so I condensed the information and merged it onto the main Foyle's War page. Hope this meets with everyone's approval. Gwinva 15:52, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

I have begun reformatting the season pages, and have gathered a number of reliable sources to back up production and historical information. Also want to reformat bullets into prose and remove trivia, but bear with me as I am about to start a wikibreak (busy in real life). If anyone wants to go ahead with the above, then feel free. I'll add mine in as and when. If those at WP:TV-REVIEW turn up, then give me time! I will come back! :). Gwinva 11:30, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Non-driver

Presumably in some early episode there is an explanation of why Foyle can't or won't drive. It seemed like an affectation to provide a fairly low-ranking police official with a driver, until I saw an episode where Foyle was relieved for a few days and his replacement sent Sam back to the motor pool, saying he was able to drive himself. The description of Foyle would be improved by bringing in the plot reason (if any was ever given) why Sam has to drive him everywhere. Did he lose his license? Can't learn to parallel park? Gets lost easily? Leadfooted and prone to drunk driving? Can't push the clutch because of an old war wound? No place to park near his home? Edison 20:35, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

No reason has ever been given on-screen. ~ Florrie • talk • 22:56, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Au contraire - in the first episode DCS Summers remarks to Foyle ""Oh, and I understand that you don't drive? I've never heard of a Chief Superintendent who can't drive, but still...", or words to that effect. Will add it to the article. [1] Neddyseagoon - talk 00:47, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
Doesn't, can't drive isn't a reason. Can't or doesn't by choice or circumstance? It has never been stated on-screen. •Florrie•leave a note• 10:24, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
You are assuming that driving was a universal skill in the 1940s, as it is today in the UK. Consider that it may have been as rare as horse riding is nowdays: common, but not a skill everyone can be expected to have. Driving was also a recent skill, drivers licenses didn't exist before 1900 (ie, roughly Foyles birth considering he served in WWI). It was also common for high ranking officials to be provided with a car and a driver for their duties. For example, Paul Brickhill's "The Dam Busters" describes the commander of RAF 617 Squadron being provided with a car and driver, as befitted his position. The driver was provided despite Guy Gibson being able to drive (he owned his own private car). Gdt (talk) 11:41, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
Well I'm not assuming anything, which is why I said the reason hasn't been given on-screen. •Florrie•leave a note• 12:16, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Not unexpectedly, there is an explanation, of sorts, given in the final film of the series as to Mr Foyle's driving. •Florrie•leave a note• 01:05, 9 March 2008 (UTC)