The Forsytes
Call Number
- DVD TV SERIES (CEN, OSH)
Languages
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English descriptive audio.
Performers
Francesca Annis, Fiona Button, Jack Davenport, Tom Durant-Pritchard, Jamie Flatters, Naomi Frederick, Millie Gibson, Danny Griffin, Susan Hampshire, Owen Igiehon, Eleanor Jackson, Tuppence Middleton, Justine Moore, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, Sharon Rose, Josette Simon, Tristan Sturrock, Eleanor Tomlinson.
Publication Information
[Boston, MA] : WGBH Educational Foundation, [2026]
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (approximately 315 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
The Forsytes chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian era stockbroking family, whose generations are torn between tradition and self-sacrifice versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love. Family stability is threatened by two chance encounters for rival cousins, Jolyon and Soames, throwing their previously steady lives into disarray. Married Jolyon contends with the reappearance of his former lover, Louisa, a lady's maid-turned-dressmaker, while his daughter June falls for penniless architect Phil. Soames, meanwhile, is enchanted by the beautiful and free-spirited dancer Irene. All must decide whether to be ruled by the head or the heart.
Notes
Inspired by The Forsyte saga novels by John Galsworthy.
Originally broadcast as individual episodes on British television in 2025 and in the US on PBS as part of the series Masterpiece in 2026.
Contents
- Disc 1. Episodes 1 - 4
- Disc 2. Episodes 5 - 6.