Starring: Michael Kitchen, Anthony Howell, Honeysuckle Weeks
Factual error: In this episode - in 1942 - streptomycin is used to cure anthrax infection. But streptomycin was first isolated in 1943, and first used successfully - on Sen. Bob Dole - in 1946.
Factual error: Fort Benning is stated to be in Virginia. It actually spans the Georgia - Alabama state line.
DCS Christopher Foyle: The uniform suits you.
Andrew Foyle: Thanks. I wish I could say the same about your dressing gown.
Trivia: The fuel station features metal miniblinds in several scenes. These did not become available until the early 1940s and would aluminium be diverted from airplane production to blinds?
Question: Why does Foyle wear an overcoat at all times of the year? I know that the English summer is temperate, but always a long, floppy overcoat?
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Answer: He doesn't actually wear it all the time even in summer. In some episodes in the summer he simply wears his suit with jacket.