Comments on: On not meeting Michael Kitchen

By: Paula Melican

Paula Melican — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:54:55 +0000

Glad that “Foyle’s War” is returning. Will any of it be shot in the US?
As a Yank, I’ll respond to the Happy Holiday reference above. We say Happy Holiday so as not to offend anyone, especially those who might be celebrating Kwaanza or Hanukkah.

By: sarah

sarah — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:46:58 +0000

our favourite program, i adore michael kitchen and his understated but remarkable acting, i find everyone today shouts and talks over one another to gain attention, its a lovely refreshing change to see dignity respect and manners and i wasnt born till long after the war, honeysuckle weeks is a talented actress too, wish they would make another series.

By: Tabatha

Tabatha — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:10 +0000

I adore Foyle’s war. I was born after the 2 wars, however I think the people were so supportive of each other, respectful, and helpful. Kitchen so personnifies that. This smart, handsome detective, so quiet and just gets on with his job. It is such a treat to get away from the ghastly american (and british) detective stories where the major role player is mouthing away, and the ‘satalites’ are all screaming at each other. For an evening’s entertainment give me Foyle every time, always a good plot, often draws a tear or two, but at least I can go peacefully to sleep afterwards and don’t have a head of flashing lights, weirdo photography, and over-accented “heros”.

By: Lilian Himsworth

Lilian Himsworth — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:42:24 +0000

Thank you Sir, for your greetings. May I ask what you might be thinking of rubbishing in the new year, for our entertainment?
Will it be the new “Girl with Dragon Tattoo” film (USA version)
The Christmas “Downton Abbey” ITV
“The Killing” BBC4 ….(we love this!)
or something completely unexpected? As the Yanks say quite peculiarly…Happy Holiday.

By: Colin

Colin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:17:27 +0000

May I just say how heartwarming it is that my grumpy piece on filming Foyle’s War two-and-a-half years ago still seems to be bringing people together after so long? Merry Christmas Michael Kitchen fans, Merry Christmas!

By: Lilian Himsworth

Lilian Himsworth — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:32:39 +0000

Well done Anna, hope you enjoyed Foyle’s war. Are we agreed then that Mr.Brockhurst is a rubbish reviewer and we could do a much better job?
Only joking…Best wishes to you Mr.Brockhurst, I wish you a happy Christmas.

By: Anna Hawthorne

Anna Hawthorne — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:17:31 +0000

So, here we are… time is 9.10 pm on a Saturday night ( on the west coast of Canada ) and I have a date with Foyle’s War ~ two DVD’s borrowed from the library.. A Lesson In Murder and The White Feather. Hot chocolate ( Dagoba Unsweetened) accompanying.

By: Lilian Himsworth

Lilian Himsworth — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:19:50 +0000

Well, nice to hear that you did like Downton Abbey, we think they picked a superb cast, but I must say that we do like Honeysuckle Weeks and Michael Kitchen equally. Sometimes the people who pick the cast for Dramas are spot on, we’ve been watching re-runs of ‘Band of Brothers’ and the cast in that is excellent too, I think it was made in America so the choice of British actor Damien Lewis for the star part was inspired.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:34:44 +0000

I think Michael Kitchen is really cute.

By: Colin Brockhurst

Colin Brockhurst — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:42:58 +0000

Well, my grumpy, tongue-in-cheek thing on Foyle’s War seems to have elicited more response than anything else on here! Oh well.

Lilian: Despite being another ITV drama (from which anyone in their right mind would surely run away screaming), I’ve enjoyed Downton Abbey a great deal. It’s certainly in a different league to Foyle’s War.

By: Lilian Himsworth

Lilian Himsworth — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:38:21 +0000

And another thing…I bet you don’t like ‘ Downton Abbey’ either, so what do you like?

By: Lilian Himsworth

Lilian Himsworth — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:13:57 +0000

Oh dear Mr. Brockhurst, what a miserable person you are. Foyle’s War is one of the best programmes made and the whole cast are wonderful. We can do without your lousy reviews, thank you!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:42:05 +0000

The winner of the day was surely Michael Kitchen who was spared your miserable presence. I’d find something else to do Mr Brockhurst given your negative attitude and poor attempt to be either funny or ironic. We are all entitled to an opinion, it’d be nice if you kept yours to yourself, if you can’t, I’ve made a mental note to avoid reading such drivel from you. My opinion, with millions of others, is that Foyle’s War is a fine programme that was quite rightly resurrected following strong support from people who appreciate a quality programme irrespective of how long it may take to film scenes.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:34:03 +0000

What a drag with hang ups you must be! Sorry, that’s the impression…

By: Marilyn Silva

Marilyn Silva — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:31:54 +0000

Mr. Brockhurst, you are CRAZY for not waiting to see Michael Kitchen in person! I live in California (FAR from Hastings) and I can only imagine how cool it would be to be on the Foyle’s War set. Your pictures of Michael Kitchen’s range of expressions cracked me up, as did your video of the set in the rain. My favorite Michael Kitchen movies are The Hanging Gale and Alibi. Granted he’s not big on the dramatic expressions but his manner and voice are absolutely addictive. My husband has been very patient sitting with me through all episodes of Foyle’s War and many of Kitchen’s movies. Maybe you just need to kick back and enjoy more of his performances!