Simon Foster — In the Loop Character Profile

About Simon Foster

The UK Minister for International Development. His offhand comment that war is unforeseeable triggers political backlash. Sent to the US to assess war plans, he struggles to influence proceedings. Facing constituent pressure and media scrutiny, he attempts to resign over the intervention but is preemptively fired by Malcolm.

Simon Foster — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Hollander

Appears in

In the Loop (2009)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Simon Foster — Power Dominant Boss — Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi)
• Simon Foster — Professional Special Adviser — Toby Wright (Chris Addison)
• Simon Foster — Professional Director Of Communications — Judy Molloy (Gina McKee)
• Simon Foster — Professional Diplomatic Counterpart — Linton Barwick (David Rasche)
• Simon Foster — Professional Minister & Foreign Office Director — Michael Rodgers (James Smith)

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