The Forsytes: Release Schedule, Episode Count, and How to Watch
The new Channel 5 drama The Forsytes premiered on Monday, October 20. This fresh adaptation of John Galsworthy’s classic Forsyte Saga novels has quickly captured the attention of period drama enthusiasts.
Cast and Production
The series was written by Debbie Horsfield, known for her work on Poldark. It stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Susan Hampshire (who also appeared in the 1967 adaptation), Millie Gibson from Coronation Street, and Joshua Orpin from Home and Away. The ensemble is further strengthened by Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey), Stephen Moyer (True Blood), Jack Davenport, and Tom Durant Pritchard (The Crown).
Plot Summary
“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.”
The story begins a decade after Jolyon’s marriage to Frances, a favorite of high society. As the Forsytes prepare for daughter June’s eighteenth birthday and her debut into society, their comfortable lives begin to fracture.
Episode Schedule
- Premiere date: Monday, October 20, 9 p.m. on Channel 5
- Two episodes have aired so far
- Upcoming episodes expected weekly on the same schedule
How to Watch
The Forsytes airs on Channel 5 and is available for streaming on the Channel 5 website and app for UK viewers shortly after broadcast.
Author’s Summary
A lavish retelling of Galsworthy’s saga, The Forsytes blends passion, rivalry, and class tension with a stellar cast and elegant production design.
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