The Forsytes: New UK Period Drama Premieres on ABC
Prepare your stiff collars and parasols for a fresh period drama that has just premiered in the UK. Set in the late Victorian era, The Forsytes is a six-part series that captures the life of a wealthy stockbroking family caught between tradition and the desire for personal happiness.
About the Series
Based on John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga novels, the show explores the loves, challenges, and conflicts of the Forsyte family, whose members struggle to balance duty with the pursuit of love.
Main Cast
- Francesca Annis
- Fiona Button
- Jack Davenport
- Tom Durant-Pritchard
- Stephen Moyer
- Millie Gibson
- Joshua Orpin
Episode 1 Overview
Cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, both heirs to the family business, experience chance encounters that trigger events threatening their family’s stability and reputation. Jolyon, a married man, rekindles a past romance, while Soames, an eligible bachelor, falls for a dancer without means. Both face a difficult choice: honor family duty or follow their hearts.
“Each is faced with an impossible dilemma: do your duty or follow your heart.”
The Forsytes premiered in the UK in October and airs at 8:50pm on Sunday, November 9 on ABC.
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Author’s summary: The Forsytes offers a compelling glimpse into Victorian family dynamics, where love challenges the demands of tradition and loyalty.
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