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The Forsyte Saga
Episode 1
Season 1
Episode 1
The Forsyte family gather to celebrate the engagement of Winifred Forsyte to Montague Dartie, but Winifred's parents, Emily and James, disapprove. Soames Forsyte, a rich and successful partner in the family law firm, meets Irene Heron whilst in Bournemouth on business. She's penniless, but beautiful and accomplished and agrees to marry Soames after an aggressive courtship.
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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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53:28
Soames and his family are preparing to go to London for Aunt Hester’s birthday party.
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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.