Character: Eric Pearson
Actor: Ian Puleston-Davies
Episode: A Lesson In Murder

A devoted family man and Joe's loving father. He did not want his son to leave London but allowed himself to be convinced by others. Eric feels the loss of his son keenly and demands to confront Gascoigne over what happened. He hates the fact that his son died amongst strangers when London has not yet been bombed. Not afraid to show his emotions, it is his reaction that pushes Foyle to look deeper into the case.