The Forsytes Release Schedule and Series Overview
The Forsytes is a new period drama series that premiered on Channel 5 on Monday, October 20. The show offers a fresh adaptation of John Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels, featuring a star-studded cast.
Cast and Creators
- Written by Debbie Horsfield, known for Poldark
- Stars Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), Susan Hampshire (star of the 1967 Forsyte Saga), Millie Gibson (Coronation Street), and Joshua Orpin (Home and Away)
- Also features Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey), Stephen Moyer (True Blood), Jack Davenport, and Tom Durant Pritchard (The Crown)
Series Synopsis
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 daughter June falls for a penniless architect. 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.
Broadcast Details
The Forsytes began airing on Monday, October 20, at 9 pm. The first episode is set ten years after Jolyon’s marriage to Frances, a member of high society, and follows the Forsyte family as they prepare to celebrate their daughter June’s 18th birthday and her entrance into society.
Two episodes have been broadcast so far, with viewers eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Author’s summary: The Forsytes revives a classic story with a modern touch, blending an accomplished cast and compelling drama to explore family conflicts and romance in a richly detailed period setting.
Would you like the HTML formatted for a specific device or platform?More News
- U.S. industry groups strongly back renewing CUSMA
- Anthony Ashford Obituary (2025)
- Sir Richard Branson Mourns Wife Joan Templeman, Dead at 80
- Manufacturing meltdown: How Trump's tariffs reshaped Canada
- Thousands of Ashford Residents Enjoy Festive Carnival
- India, Canada to act swiftly on trade deal; Canadian FM Anita Anand highlights new approach amid US tensions
- Canada’s top diplomat says Ottawa is working fast to advance India trade deal
- These U.S. companies moved to Canada. Will there be ...
- Richard Branson reveals wife Joan has died at 80: ‘Suddenly, she was gone’
- Billionaire Richard Branson mourns his wife and partner of 50 years, Joan: ‘She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world’