Foyle's War

The son of a high‑profile Jewish businessman is violently assaulted on the grounds of a university, prompting a police response. Detective Foyle is left to contemplate whether the assault was driven by racial animus. The case raises the possibility of a hate‑motivated attack within the academic setting.

is an episode‑type programme listed simply as “Trespass”. It falls under the generic label of an episode, meaning it presents a self‑contained story within a larger series framework. The central incident of the episode involves the son of a well‑known Jewish businessman who is assaulted while on the grounds of a university. The attack takes place in that academic setting, and the victim’s family background is highlighted as part of the narrative. Following the assault, the character Foyle is forced to weigh the possibility that the violence may have been driven by racial animus. This line of thinking shapes his approach to the case, prompting him to consider motives beyond a straightforward assault. The episode therefore centres on the investigation that stems from the university‑yard attack and the implications of a potentially hate‑based element behind it.