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The Forsyte Saga

The Forsyte family, a powerful and respected clan, thrives in Victorian and Edwardian England, with Soames Forsyte, a traditional-minded solicitor, and his refined cousin Jolyon Forsyte, at the heart of the narrative.

The Forsyte family, a prestigious clan, navigates the intricate social dynamics of Victorian and Edwardian England.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Family Festival

1. A Family Festival

Aired: Jan 6, 1967

The next episode of The Forsyte Saga begins in 1879 London, where the wealthy...

Episode 2 A Family Scandal

2. A Family Scandal

Aired: Jan 13, 1967

Young Jolyon's secret affair with his former nanny destroys his public image,...

Episode 4 Dinner at Swithins

4. Dinner at Swithins

Aired: Jan 27, 1967

In the next episode, 17-year-old June Forsyte's engagement to architect Phili...

Episode 5 A Man of Property

5. A Man of Property

Aired: Feb 3, 1967

Philip Bosinney builds a lavish mansion at Robin Hill for Soames, exceeding t...

Episode 6 Decisions

6. Decisions

Aired: Feb 10, 1967

A surprising revelation at Aunt Anne's funeral leads to questions about the t...

Episode 7 Into the Dark

7. Into the Dark

Aired: Feb 17, 1967

Irene flees her home to avoid Soames' unwelcome advances, finding refuge in a...

Episode 9 In Chancery

9. In Chancery

Aired: Mar 3, 1967

A new era of transformation dawns for the Forsyte family as Jolyon inherits t...

Episode 10 The Challenge

10. The Challenge

Aired: Mar 10, 1967

Oxford University hosts a visit from Jolyon and Holly, where they join Jolly ...

Episode 11 In the Web

11. In the Web

Aired: Mar 17, 1967

Jolyan's return to his home is marked by turmoil, as he struggles to reconcil...

Episode 12 Birth of a Forsyte

12. Birth of a Forsyte

Aired: Feb 24, 1967

Irene and Jolyon's relationship flourishes as they bond over their shared exp...

Episode 13 Encounter

13. Encounter

Aired: Mar 31, 1967

The next episode takes place several years after World War I, with a world re...

Episode 14 Conflict

14. Conflict

Aired: Apr 7, 1967

Fleur and Jon's blossoming romance reveals the complex history between their ...

Episode 15 To Let

15. To Let

Aired: Apr 14, 1967

A heated argument erupts between Jon and Fleur as they disagree on their futu...

Episode 16 A Family Wedding

16. A Family Wedding

Aired: Apr 21, 1967

Fleur Forsyte and Michael Mont have exchanged vows, with her mother still abr...

Episode 17 The White Monkey

17. The White Monkey

Aired: Apr 28, 1967

A potential love triangle brews as Wilfrid Desert warns Michael Mont that he'...

Episode 18 Afternoon of a Dryad

18. Afternoon of a Dryad

Aired: Mar 5, 1967

Michael stumbles upon a shocking revelation about Fleur's past, exposing a hi...

Episode 19 No Retreat

19. No Retreat

Aired: May 13, 1967

A shocking revelation rocks Michael Montgomery's world when his wife's secret...

Episode 20 A Silent Wooing

20. A Silent Wooing

Aired: May 20, 1967

Jon's idyllic life in North Carolina is put to the test as his mother's arriv...

Episode 21 Action for Libel

21. Action for Libel

Aired: May 27, 1967

A libel lawsuit is launched against Fleur by Marjorie Ferrar, with Soames tak...

Episode 22 The Silver Spoon

22. The Silver Spoon

Aired: Jun 3, 1967

The libel case against Fleur Mont is about to start, with Soames feeling assu...

Episode 23 Strike

23. Strike

Aired: Jun 10, 1967

Marjorie Ferrar seeks financial help from her grandfather after a court case ...

Episode 24 Afternoon at Ascot

24. Afternoon at Ascot

Aired: Jun 17, 1967

Fleur's sudden return to Jon's life after seven years is met with a mix of em...

Episode 25 Portrait of Fleur

25. Portrait of Fleur

Aired: Jun 24, 1967

A sudden turn of events occurs when Fleur's portrait sitting at Harold Blade'...

Episode 26 Swan Song

26. Swan Song

Aired: Jul 1, 1967

Jon is invited to Fleur's retreat, where she opens up about her struggles, le...

Info about The Forsyte Saga

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Romance