Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Ten years after Jolyon Forsyte's marriage to high-society favourite Frances, he prepares to celebrate his daughter June's 18th birthday and entrance into society. Meanwhile, the question of the succession of family firm Forsyte & Co hangs heavily in the air with brothers - and rivals - Jolyon Sr and James battling for their own sons to take over as chairman.
E02
Episode 2
An opportunity arises to invest in a risky gold-mining venture, highlighting the clash between Jolyon's cautious approach and the board's aggressive stance on profit above all. James and Soames are further convinced he is entirely at odds with the firm's objectives and their attempts to oust him intensify. Irene contends with her new reality of destitution by seeking employment, while Soames tries to alleviate her anguish by taking her on various outings.
E03
Episode 3
James's scheme to oust Jolyon backfires. Soames solidifies his engagement to Irene.
E04
Episode 4
Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa. Frances resumes her efforts to secure Horatio for June. In Paris, Soames realises he doesn't fit in with Irene's friends.
E05
Episode 5
At Forsyte & Co, the climbing Ceylon Gold share price casts doubt on Jolyon's cautious approach. Disaster strikes at the Ceylon Gold Mine, prompting the share price to plumet.
E06
Episode 6
Jolyon Sr announces Jolyon will be giving the jubilee gala speech, while Irene admits to mourning the life she was promised. June is ecstatic when Soames commissions Philip to build a country house, while Ann tells Jolyon she will cover Falconer's losses.
Cast
Francesca Annis
as Ann Forsyte
Stephen Moyer
as Jolyon Forsyte Snr.
Danny Griffin
as Jolyon Forsyte
Tuppence Middleton
as Frances Forsyte
Jack Davenport
as James Forsyte
Joshua Orpin
as Soames Forsyte
Millie Gibson
as Irene Heron
Eleanor Tomlinson
as Louisa Byrne
Tom Durant-Pritchard
as Monty Dartie
Naomi Frederick
as Emily Forsyte
Owen Igiehon
as Isaac Cole
Eleanor Jackson
as Winifred Dartie
