Character: Doctor George Henderson
Actor: David Ryall
Episode: Among the Few

Foyle's War brought back memories of growing up in the war for David Ryall.

"I was a tiny boy at the time of the war. I remember the concrete blocks and barbed wire and a minefield near us but it all seemed quite normal. There was a pang of fear but being seven or eight we were quite protected.

"One day I asked my mother what she would do if the Germans invaded because we lived on the Suffolk coast. She said she would make them a cup of tea first - so I wasn't too worried about the real enormity of war!"

David plays George Henderson, who tells a shocked Connie (Lisa Kay) that she is pregnant. "Henderson is a family doctor in a country practice and has to work within all the restrictions of wartime. He is very abrupt with Connie and says she ought to be married and wants to know if the father will be standing by her. That wouldn't come up today."

David has extensive credits on both stage and screen. His television work includes Bertie and Elizabeth, Happy Birthday Shakespeare, Oliver Twist, In The Red, Plotlands, Jake's Progress, Goodnight Sweetheart and To Play The King.

His film credits include Restoration, Truly Madly Deeply, Wilt, Empire of the Sun, The Elephant Man, The Russia House and he has just filmed Around The World in 80 Days with Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan. He is currently appearing at the Royal National Theatre in Democracy by Michael Frayn.

October 2003; Publicity Release