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The Forsyte Saga
Episode 1
Season 2
Episode 1
Soames and family are preparing to go to London for Aunt Hester's birthday party. Fleur, aged seven, is battling with her mother over what dress to wear. Soames overrules and lets Fleur do what she wants; it seems there is obvious friction between Soames and Annette where Fleur is concerned.
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53:30
Fleur breaks the news to Soames that she is in love with Jon. Will they get his blessing?
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53:28
Fleur arrives at Jon's cottage. Soames confronts Annette, but she is unrepentant.
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53:08
Jon and Fleur travel home together. Meanwhile, Soames has plans for Fleur--a house party.
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53:06
Soames arranges a weekend party for Fleur and they travel to London for new clothes.
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54:32
Soames is forced to choose between the life of his baby and that of his wife.
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53:37
James is desperate for a grandson, but Annette’s pregnancy does not proceed easily.
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53:44
Soames goes to Paris for one last chance with Irene, where she tells him she hates him.
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54:39
Winifred starts divorce proceedings against Dartie. Soames tries to force Irene to return.
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54:34
Irene runs away. Soames comes to terms with losing her. Old Jolyon reunites with Irene.
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54:40
Irene and Bosinney plan to run away together, setting off a tragic series of events.
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53:59
Soames is concerned about his marriage. Dartie and Winifred face money problems.
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54:47
The Forsyte family gather to celebrate an engagement but the bride’s parents disapprove.