James Purefoy stars as William Travers, a criminal barrister who is recovering from a traumatic series of events that have shaken his belief in the legal system
On the surface, Travers is a picture of success; an accomplished criminal barrister happily living with his wife played by Dervla Kirwan in rural Suffolk
However, Travers is still recovering from events in his past when he is drawn into a case that involves his old friend Martin Newall Nathaniel Parker, who faces conspiracy and murder charges while at the same time being investigated by a vicious and vengeful detective DS Mark Wenborn Creed Miles
The fivepart series from acclaimed writer Anthony Horowitz Collision, Foyle#39;s War is a story of friendship, conspiracy, betrayal and murder as well as a critical look at the way the legal system operates
