The Forsytes

52min

Drama

Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.

Production Companies

Masterpiece

Mammoth Screen

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

51min

20th Oct 2025

The Forsytes prepare to celebrate daughter June's 18th birthday and her entrance into society - but her father Jolyon makes a shock announcement at the party. And Frances makes a distressing discovery.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

51min

27th Oct 2025

Frances reels from a discovery. The Forsytes prepare for a night at the opera. Jolyon visits Louisa, but is spotted leaving by James, who comes to a realisation. Soames faces heartache.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

52min

3rd Nov 2025

Jolyon recalls his affair with Louisa but fails to reassure June. At Forsyte & Co., James's scheme to oust Jolyon backfires. And Soames solidifies his engagement to Irene with a ring.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

52min

10th Nov 2025

Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa. Frances resumes her efforts to secure Horatio for June. In Paris, Soames begins to realise he doesn't fit in with Irene's friends.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

51min

17th Nov 2025

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 plummet.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

52min

24th Nov 2025

Frances struggles to hold it together, fearing she is a source of gossip following Jolyon's departure. Irene admits to mourning the life she was promised. Jolyon and Soames argue.

First air date

20th Oct 2025

Last air date

24th Nov 2025

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks