Go behind the scenes with the cast and creators for an extended sneak preview of the new MASTERPIECE series inspired by The Forsyte Saga novels. Desire, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of a sumptuous period drama about a wealthy stockbroking Victorian-era family, whose generations are torn between tradition and self-sacrifice versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love.
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Go behind the scenes for an extended sneak preview of the new MASTERPIECE series The Forsytes. Desire, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of the sumptuous period drama. A bold, new reimagining from writer Debbie Horsfield (Poldark), The Forsytes chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian-era stockbroking family, whose generations are torn between tradition and self-sacrifice versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love.
Inspired by John Galsworthy’s celebrated Forsyte Saga novels, The Forsytes portrays events that precede those in Galsworthy’s book.
The stellar ensemble cast in The Forsytes includes Francesca Annis (Flesh and Blood) as the formidable matriarch Ann, Stephen Moyer (Sexy Beast, True Blood) as Jolyon Forsyte Sr., Danny Griffin (Fate: The Winx Saga) as Jo Forsyte Jr., Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey: A New Era) as Frances Forsyte, and Eleanor Tomlinson (One Day, Poldark) as Louisa Byrne. Jack Davenport (The Morning Show, Ten Percent) stars as James Forsyte, Joshua Orpin (Titans) as Soames Forsyte, Millie Gibson (Doctor Who) as Irene Heron, and Tom Durant-Pritchard (This Is Going To Hurt, Miss Scarlet) as Monty Dartie.
Josette Simon OBE (Anatomy of a Scandal) is Mrs. Ellen Parker Barrington, a wealthy heiress and friend of the Forsyte family, with Jamie Flatters (Avatar: The Way Of Water) as architect Philip Bosinney and Owen Igiehon (Disclaimer) as lawyer Isaac Cole. Susan Hampshire OBE (star of the 1967 BBC Forsyte Saga, for which she received the first of her three lead actress Emmys), plays Lady Carteret.
THE FORSYTES: AN INSIDE LOOK explores various themes in the series, including an increased focus on the women characters. Interviews with the cast and members of the production team provide insight into the sumptuous costumes, beautiful locations and lavish set designs, reflecting the incredible attention to detail that brings the world of 1887 London to life.
The program also explores the multiple romances that blossom during the season, offering outsiders the opportunity to join the Forsyte family through marriage. Asked to describe the series in a few words, cast members say it’s about “power, love, loyalty, scandal” — and family.
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