Episode 1
Chance encounters for cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, rival heirs to the family firm, throw their previously steady lives into disarray.
duration: 52 minutes
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Inspired by John Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels, The Forsytes chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy late Victorian stockbroking family near the turn of the 20th Century.
Cast
Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Davenport, Stephen Moyer, Owen Igiehon, Joshua Orpin, Millie Gibson, Tuppence Middleton, Danny GriffinChance encounters for cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, rival heirs to the family firm, throw their previously steady lives into disarray.
After a family night at the opera, Jolyon makes a life-changing discovery, whilst Soames, smitten by Irene, makes a hasty marriage proposal.
Jolyon hopes to fulfil newfound obligations while James's attempts to sabotage him intensify. June gets closer to Philip and Soames and Irene marry.
Jolyon recommits to his family and June and Phil get engaged. Soames and Irene's Parisian honeymoon is cut short when Soames feels out of his depth.
Disaster strikes at Forsyte & Co. as Soames puts an end to Irene's Parisian dreams. Louisa faces a shock eviction. Can Jolyon save the day?
Soames commissions a country house, despite Irene's distress. As Louisa faces a fresh start, Jolyon decides his future. Ann reveals a dark secret.
Inspired by John Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels, The Forsytes chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy late Victorian stockbroking family near the turn of the 20th Century.
