Airdate: The Forsytes

The Forsytes: A New Period Drama Premieres

Get ready to embrace the elegance of the past with The Forsytes, a six-part UK period drama that recently debuted in Britain. Set in the late Victorian era, this series offers a glimpse into a wealthy stockbroking family whose generations wrestle with the tension between tradition, duty, and the pursuit of personal happiness.

Background and Inspiration

The Forsytes is inspired by John Galsworthy’s renowned Forsyte Saga novels. It explores the complex lives, loves, challenges, and victories of the Forsyte family, highlighting their struggles to balance conventional expectations against desires for love and self-fulfillment.

Main Cast

Francesca Annis
Fiona Button
Jack Davenport
Tom Durant-Pritchard
Stephen Moyer
Millie Gibson
Joshua Orpin (Australian)

Episode 1 Summary

The story begins with cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, heirs to the family business, whose chance encounters ignite events threatening their lives and their family’s reputation.

Jolyon, who is married, unexpectedly reconnects with a former lover, while Soames, a bachelor, falls for a dancer without means. Both confront an impossible choice: whether to fulfill their family duties or follow their hearts.

"Each is faced with an impossible dilemma: do your duty or follow your heart."

Broadcast Details

The Forsytes airs Sundays at 8:50 pm on ABC. It originally premiered in the UK in October.

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Author's Summary

This drama vividly portrays the clash between societal duty and personal desire within a Victorian family, brought to life through engaging storytelling and a talented ensemble cast.

TV Tonight | Australia's Leading TV Blog — 2025-11-04