The Forsytes: New Period Drama Premieres on ABC
Prepare your stiff collars and parasols for a fresh period saga recently launched in Britain. Life in those days knew no social distancing.
About the Series
This six-part UK period drama, The Forsytes, premieres Sunday on ABC. Based on John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga novels, it explores the complex lives of a wealthy stockbroking family in late Victorian times. The Forsytes grapple with conflicts between family tradition and personal happiness, debating duty against the pursuit of love.
Cast Highlights
- Francesca Annis
- Fiona Button
- Jack Davenport
- Tom Durant-Pritchard
- Stephen Moyer
- Millie Gibson
- Joshua Orpin
Episode 1 Synopsis
Cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, competing heirs to their family business, experience encounters that trigger a series of events threatening their lives and family name. Jolyon, who is married, reconnects with a former lover, while the single Soames falls for a dancer with no money. Both must choose between fulfilling their duties or following their hearts.
Airdate: 8:50pm Sunday, November 9 on ABC.
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Author’s summary: The Forsytes is a gripping Victorian drama that delves into the tension between tradition and love within a wealthy family, brought to life by a stellar cast.