The Forsytes S01E04 (2025)
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00:00The call of duty. Is it to ourselves?
00:07Or to others?
00:13Each generation debates the dilemma.
00:18Follow the money or follow your heart.
00:25.
00:54June and I agree. You mustn't reproach yourself.
01:06The children, it's not as if you left them unprovided for.
01:11They'll inherit a considerable sum when they reach their maturity.
01:15They will.
01:18And I understand the struggle.
01:20The power of first love. And when there are consequences...
01:25I've cut ties with her, Frances.
01:28There's nothing more to be said.
01:31And for that, June and I are grateful.
01:34So, may we now turn our attention to the Carterettes?
01:41Race, June.
01:44Oh, Figaro. He's slower than Treacle.
01:50I feel quite neglected.
02:03Two weeks and not even a postcard.
02:07Surely he can't be that busy.
02:09Oh, I don't know.
02:11Well, firstly, I'm enjoying the peace.
02:13So much less drama.
02:17Don't Joe would agree with you?
02:18Oh, my dear.
02:21Yes!
02:24Once the dust has settled, we need to implement the succession without delay.
02:28Why the urgency?
02:36I waited a long time to become chairman.
02:41Nothing prepares you for the loneliness,
02:44the lack of a mentor,
02:45everyone waiting for you to fail.
02:56So, I want you to take on the mantle now,
02:59while I'm still here to guide you.
03:01And since Soames is away,
03:03we can use his absence.
03:07To do what?
03:08To assure the doubters that you, and not he,
03:12are the man for the job.
03:13When will you tell them?
03:21I've already written to my father.
03:23I told him Forsyte and Co. should explore new markets,
03:34that I intend to set up an office here in Paris,
03:37where I can have complete autonomy.
03:40Won't he applaud that?
03:41No.
03:42They want me in London,
03:44fulfilling his lifelong ambition to thwart his brother.
03:47Oh, believe me, I'd do a better job than my cousin,
03:49but I've told him I need a new challenge.
03:52You have me.
03:54Am I not challenge enough?
03:56You are.
03:59Let me see.
04:00What are you?
04:02A wild thing?
04:05A wood nymph?
04:07A goddess?
04:08I saw the samurais today.
04:13What?
04:15Where?
04:16When?
04:17In the gardens.
04:19You went out alone?
04:22I loved the early morning light.
04:25But, my darling, we're husband and wife now.
04:27We should want to do everything together.
04:31Everything?
04:32Is that not what marriage is about?
04:36Of course.
04:39Next time I'll wake you.
04:41Hmm.
04:45Ah, Forsyte.
04:47Is it true?
04:49Soames missing in action?
04:50Yes, Miss Honeymoon.
04:52Poor excuse, I grant you.
04:53Can I help?
04:54Hmm.
04:55So long gold.
04:56Sir Jimmy Buckland's venture.
04:58Soames told me it's a gold mine.
05:00Literally.
05:02Good.
05:03Count me in.
05:04To the tune of...
05:07Well, it's your choice, of course, Mr. Cully, but...
05:11I'd advise against.
05:14Sir Jim has a dubious safety record.
05:17Prone to accidents and human fatalities.
05:19I really want...
05:20And?
05:21If there are a few careless labourers lost down a mine.
05:25Small price to pay for such fabulous returns.
05:27Couldn't agree more.
05:28James Forsyte.
05:29Allow me to expedite your purchase.
05:31It's this way.
05:33With me.
05:34With me.
05:41Bye.
05:43Bye.
05:43Next time.
05:44I don't know.
06:14I don't know.
06:44I don't know.
06:54Mrs. Farrington.
06:56Anna, what a lovely surprise.
06:58My dear Louisa.
07:02You don't look a day older.
07:04That's kind of you to say.
07:07How's it been?
07:08A struggle, but so much worse if you hadn't stepped in.
07:11I take no credit.
07:13I gave you a helping hand.
07:15The rest you've done yourself.
07:17Oh.
07:20How inspiring.
07:25And to that end,
07:27I have a favor to beg.
07:30Of course, anything.
07:32I hesitate to ask.
07:34It would involve a risk.
07:36And it concerns my forthcoming fundraising event.
07:40June.
07:41June.
07:42Hmm.
07:43Sir Philip of Culver Street.
07:45June Renegade of High Park.
07:47Thanks.
07:49June.
07:59June.
08:00Hmm.
08:04Sir Philip of Culver Street.
08:06June Renegade of High Park.
08:07Thanks.
08:29I thought you might not come.
08:30It was very impertinent of you to ask me.
08:33But perhaps you think the rules of polite society don't apply to us.
08:35Perhaps I think they're petty.
08:37Parochial?
08:38Irrational.
08:38Seriously, can men and women not be friends?
08:46Do friends accept gifts?
08:52Cute.
08:56Recite me one.
09:02When old age shall this generation waste,
09:04thou shalt remain,
09:06in midst of other woe than ours,
09:07a friend to man to whom thou say'st?
09:10Beauty is truth.
09:12Truth, beauty.
09:13That is all you know on earth.
09:15And all you need to know.
09:16And all you need to know.
09:16And all you need to know.
09:24Where shall we live?
09:27Versailles.
09:29The Tuileries.
09:30The Champs-Elysees.
09:31When I was tiny, we lived in three rooms above a baker's shop.
09:40And my father bought me a canary.
09:43But my mother said that wild things should never be kept in cages.
09:48So she let it fly away.
09:50No doubt to be eaten by a cat.
09:51No doubt to be eaten by a cat.
09:53Mm-hmm.
09:53Mm-hmm.
09:54Mm-hmm.
09:55Well, three rooms won't do for us.
09:59We shall need to entertain, forge connections.
10:04Oh, now you've got to discover my guilty secret.
10:08My mum never taught me how to play the hostess.
10:12That's it.
10:13Our marriage is over.
10:17You realise we'll have a housekeeper, the servants?
10:20And your mother will think me woefully lacking.
10:23I'm sure she already thinks I've led you astray.
10:26Led me astray?
10:27Have you?
10:33My father taught me university was a waste of time and money.
10:38Likewise, Europe.
10:40The grand tour.
10:41So at 16, I was on the floor of the stock exchange.
10:45Learning the ropes.
10:47Oh, don't mistake me, none of it was wasted.
10:49But...
10:50Now...
10:53is my duty to the company...
10:57I want to myself.
11:12You haven't led me astray.
11:15You've set me free.
11:16Someone's all of a glow.
11:37Must be the ride.
11:39The wind was bracing.
11:41Suits you.
11:43You should go more often.
11:44Well, I think I will.
12:04So, the hunt is on.
12:05Yes.
12:06Will it be a chase or a trap?
12:09Frances will have it all planned.
12:12She learned from the master.
12:13Yes.
12:15Utterly brazen.
12:16Might as well stick her on a plate with an apple in her mouth.
12:20Olivia sends her regrets.
12:22She's visiting the Fitzgeralds.
12:24She and young Anthony have formed an attachment.
12:27Oh, how delightful.
12:29That was quick.
12:30Poor Cyril finds it all so confusing.
12:33Shall we find you a little treat?
12:35Why don't you?
12:36There we are.
12:39Have you met Mrs. Parker Barrington?
12:41She's back in London.
12:43I'd be happy to introduce you.
12:44Oh, no.
12:45No need.
12:46I knew her in Geneva when she was first married.
12:49Sweet girl.
12:51Husband an absolute stick.
12:54She and I hiked the Matterhorn together.
12:57And I understand you have an extensive collection of moths.
13:10Yes.
13:10I've been longing to know.
13:11What distinguishes a moth from a butterfly?
13:15Oh, well, in fact, they do have things in common.
13:18Both belong to the Lepidoptera species.
13:21From the Greek, lepis, meaning scale, and teron, meaning wing.
13:25Fascinating.
13:25Well, that could hardly have gone better.
13:35June was transformed.
13:38You did her very proud.
13:42Suspended evening.
13:43Do you really think she's had a change of heart?
13:45It would certainly make things easier.
13:55Soames.
14:17Finally.
14:22I trust he's announcing his imminent return.
14:27Yes.
14:49Cheers.
14:49not coming home on my heart i shall faint can it be true it must be her doing well you can't deny
15:03she's a bewitching little creature what can he be thinking setting up on his own in perishable
15:09places although with soames gone might a fellow step up what fellow someone with expertise on
15:17risk investment gambling you mean and for the mantle of favored child think about it ready
15:22with soames away you and i are the preeminent pair of our generation
15:26nobody is to hear of this understood of course on my honor my heart will break
15:35how should we live without him
15:38prepare yourselves
15:46is he serious no he's clever if joe gets the chair do you see soames taking orders
15:56this way he gets to be master of his own domain good thinking no not good defeatist joe mustn't
16:03be allowed to get the chair soames must return and fight his corner i need to send a telegram
16:09dear mrs forsyte so good of you to come did i hear there may soon be exciting news about your daughter
16:21and young horatio i couldn't possibly comment lady carteret herself dropped a hint
16:29she's asked me to donate to her charity for the reclamation of fallen women and i wondered whether you might be
16:39persuaded to join us
16:41of course one must support any scheme that takes these wretched creatures off the streets
16:49perhaps we can find ways to alleviate their wretchedness
16:56they're both very hot
16:57try to get some sleep my darlings
16:59i don't like it what mrs barrington wants you to do
17:02she couldn't have asked me a worse time
17:04all these foresights buzzing around
17:06she wasn't to know i've never told who the children's father was
17:09if you do it
17:11it could ruin you
17:13it could ruin you
17:16an invitation to frampton park
17:39oh what's that
17:41the carteret family seat
17:44am i invited
17:47i think we both know you're the main attraction my love
17:52am i invited you to come in
18:08Oh, oh, oh...
18:15Oh, oh...
18:17Ah, here's my chef, Marie.
18:20My friends with the Cone of the Ballet.
18:22Yvette Greleth, Patrice, Victor.
18:24Oh, hello, Marie.
18:26Hi.
18:28Hello.
18:30Hi.
18:32Come on.
18:33Let's sit.
18:35Oh, my dear family.
18:42Oh, it's beautiful.
18:44So, Champagne.
18:45You're ready, guys?
18:46We celebrate, right?
18:48But no.
18:49We should absolutely try our home speciality, the absinthe.
18:53Welcome.
18:55It's a good idea.
18:57Come on, let's go.
19:00Come on, all of you.
19:05Come on, let's go.
19:08Come on.
19:12Come on, let's go.
19:18Champagne!
19:20Champagne!
19:20How could I be so stupid?
19:36I thought if I appeared compliant,
19:40then Mama would be more sympathetic,
19:44would take my wishes into account, but now that's...
19:47Frampton Park?
19:48Yes.
19:50That can only mean one thing.
19:54He intends to propose.
20:07I suppose we'll never meet again.
20:10I wish it could be otherwise.
20:14Perhaps you should marry me.
20:15I think I'd prefer it.
20:24No, I really would prefer it.
20:28June, let's be serious.
20:30How on earth would we live?
20:31I'd have my settlement.
20:32There'll be no settlement.
20:34If your father refuses his consent, and believe me, he will...
20:37Then we'll run away.
20:38And live on what?
20:39I have debts.
20:40No reputation.
20:41I'm yet to secure a meaningful commission.
20:43Sometimes I live on cocoa for a week.
20:44But none of this matters if we love each other.
20:51I shouldn't have said that.
20:54But you did.
20:55And so...
21:07So...
21:38to be able to dance with us.
21:40When will I join them at the Cours du Ballet?
21:42I have a letter of reference to Madame Leneur-Arlandre.
21:46If I can join them at the start of the new season.
21:48La Cintée Gisèle.
21:50Champagne.
21:52But what do I see?
21:54Do you not like the absence?
21:55One can have too much of a good thing.
22:08So, do you intend to make a habit of advising clients
22:18against sure-fire investment?
22:21What's that?
22:23Salon Gold, as predicted.
22:26Colossal profits.
22:27But it seems Joe is unable to conquer his squeamishness.
22:31I doubt I will. You should ask Darty.
22:33Sure he's made of sterner stuff?
22:35Did I hear my name?
22:37Sir Jimmy Buckland's gold mine.
22:39Shares currently showing a 40% uplift.
22:42Ooh, I like the sound of that.
22:51The purpose of this firm
22:53is solely to make a profit for its clients.
22:55But if the heir apparent shows queasiness at its methods,
23:00is he really acting in our best interest?
23:07It appears Horatio Carteret is partial to June.
23:16Hmm.
23:17Wow.
23:18Hmm.
23:19Think of that.
23:21When we go to Frampton Park, I believe he will ask for her hand.
23:24Hmm.
23:25Hmm.
23:26And he's the heir.
23:28Which eventually means, of course, that June herself will be Lady Carteret.
23:31Just what those high and mighties need.
23:33A bit of spark and personality.
23:36Ha, ha, ha, ha.
23:38Feather on your cap, my dear.
23:40And to you too, June, of course.
23:42Assuming her father consents, why wouldn't he?
23:47Yes.
23:48Can you think of a reason?
23:49Yes.
23:50Unless June can.
23:51My love?
23:52Hmm?
23:53Sorry.
23:54It's miles away.
23:55What was the question?
23:56Is there any reason I shouldn't consent to you marrying Horatio Carteret?
24:09Well, yes, I believe there is, on account of the fact that I'm already engaged.
24:19His name's Philip Bassini, is an architect, one of the New School, and very bright.
24:26He lives on Culver Street.
24:28It's also his office.
24:30He's still awaiting his first commission, but he's so talented, he's sure to be in great
24:34demand once the while.
24:35Darling, that's enough.
24:37No one finds this remotely amusing.
24:39I don't know.
24:40I met him at the opera.
24:44He's a modernist, and utterly rejects outmoded traditions, such as...
24:47Asking your father for his daughter's hand before he proposes?
24:51Well, actually, I proposed.
24:55Well, of course you did.
24:57Am I to understand there's actually some truth to this ridiculous...
25:02June, what are you doing?
25:06Following my heart.
25:08Oh, dear.
25:09But how did...
25:11Where could you tell her?
25:13It's out of the question.
25:14June.
25:15A word, please.
25:16Did you know anything about this?
25:17Why would I?
25:18We know she likes to confide in you.
25:23Perhaps she thought I'd disapprove.
25:25Which obviously you do.
25:26You don't understand.
25:27He's not like anyone I've ever known.
25:28He cares about things that matter.
25:29About right and wrong.
25:30He doesn't want to control me.
25:31He wants me to be just who I am.
25:32And that's unlike anyone you've ever known?
25:33Yes.
25:34Yes.
25:35Yes.
25:36Yes.
25:37So I should meet him.
25:38Yes.
25:39So I should meet him.
25:40Yes.
25:41Yes.
25:42Yes.
25:43Yes.
25:44I should meet him.
25:45Yes.
25:46Yes.
25:47Yes.
25:48Yes.
25:49Yes.
25:50Yes.
25:51Yes.
25:52Yes.
25:53Yes.
25:54Yes.
25:55You don't understand.
25:56It's not like anyone I've ever known.
25:58Yes.
25:59So I should meet him.
26:29So I should meet him.
26:59So I should meet him.
27:29So I should meet him.
27:33So I should meet him.
27:39So I should meet him.
27:43So I should meet him.
27:47What is it?
27:51Why are you looking at me like that?
27:54May a man not look upon his most treasured possession.
27:59Am I really such a thing?
28:01And more.
28:03How could I have done this?
28:17Failed to communicate the foresight imperative.
28:21Seize the crown.
28:22Lead.
28:23Instead of playing second fiddle.
28:25It's been the point of my life if not to set my son on the chair.
28:37Is that what you put in your telegram?
28:39Obviously not.
28:41I told him if he didn't take the next train home from Paris I'd come and drag him home by his ear loads.
28:47Oh well that'll do it.
28:49This way sir.
29:03Oh.
29:04Mr. Bassini.
29:06Please.
29:07Ladies.
29:08You've done me the honour of inviting me to join your campaign.
29:25And while I suspect that the scale of my donation may have influenced your choice.
29:32I hope I may have something more than guineas to offer.
29:47No doubt you think we're presumptuous.
29:50Daring to aspire to the hand of an heiress.
29:53As you can see.
29:54My cuffs are frayed.
29:55My coat is worn.
29:56And to demonstrate the gulf between us you invite me to a place whose membership is four
29:59times my annual salary.
30:00Actually.
30:01I chose it because it's around the corner from your office.
30:09Tell me about yourself.
30:16I'm a radical.
30:18Hm.
30:19I've declined bow to convention.
30:24My family's undistinguished.
30:26My studies have left me in debt.
30:27So if you've come here to tell me that I must look elsewhere I can't-
30:29I've come here to ask why you love my daughter.
30:34I've never met anyone like her.
30:41We see the world in the same way.
30:44She's spirited and brave.
30:47And yes, I love her.
30:50And if you don't believe me then-
30:51Oh, what if I do believe you?
30:52You've supported this cause long before I arrived.
30:58The hostels you fund for the women you save.
31:01The clergy you pay to instruct them in the error of their ways.
31:05The homes you find amongst the childless gentry for their wretched offspring.
31:10No one can doubt the rigor of your purpose.
31:14But what is the ultimate aim of your charity?
31:17Punishment?
31:18Moral superiority?
31:20Or material assistance?
31:23Let me introduce to you a lady whose history you may find instructive.
31:29Some of you know me.
31:36You honour me with your custom.
31:39I'm kind enough to invite me into your homes.
31:42Ten years ago I was penniless, homeless.
31:46Mrs. Parker Barrington heard of my distress.
31:50She could have judged me.
31:52Made a reckoning of my failings.
31:54But instead she asked me how she could help.
31:57She found me lodgings.
31:59A midwife.
32:00Sustenance.
32:01She asked me what skills I possessed and employed me as a dressmaker.
32:04Recommended me to her friends.
32:06Many of you have helped to make me what I am today.
32:10Not a burden on society, but a contributor.
32:15Heartwarming story.
32:17But there's a vast difference between you and the women that we try to help.
32:22You are not what we call fallen.
32:25And if I was, would I deserve the workhouse?
32:28My children removed.
32:29Myself consigned to penitence and shame.
32:32Widowhood and poverty are not sins.
32:35I wasn't a widow.
32:46My children were born out of wedlock.
32:50Their father died before they were born.
33:04Now do you judge me?
33:09Do I appear less deserving to you now?
33:13Not to me.
33:14And not, I hope, to any here.
33:20Thank you so much.
33:24Thank you so much.
33:54I love you.
34:03Forgive me, I must go.
34:12You don't strike me as a fortune hunter.
34:17How would you support her?
34:19Oh, well, that is, at present.
34:24I can't.
34:25But I have prospects.
34:26I'm currently seeking a major commission.
34:28But is money the be-all and end-all?
34:31It is for those who are used to it.
34:36I can't agree to this marriage.
34:40Until you've completed your first commission,
34:46till then I consent to an engagement.
34:50I have no doubt we'll be seeing a lot of each other.
34:54I'm here, my dear ones.
34:57I'm here now.
35:00I'm here, my dear ones.
35:18I'm here now.
35:24You agreed to an engagement.
35:27Why?
35:30He's impulsive, argumentative, and currently without means.
35:34Could be years before he makes his first commission.
35:36Exactly.
35:37And by then, the romance would have lost his sheen.
35:41Or stood the test of time.
35:42And you're willing to take that chance?
35:47What is this?
35:50You living vicariously?
35:53Allowing June to do what you always regretted not doing?
35:58Not in the slightest.
36:00I'm holding at peace with my decision.
36:12I knew it.
36:14You were never going to consent because you've no idea how it feels to truly follow your heart.
36:20So go on.
36:21Tell me.
36:22We give you permission to get engaged.
36:35She...
36:36And now we assure the outside world that we couldn't be happier.
36:45Is there a pact to lower the tone of this family?
37:00First Soames, now June.
37:04There's no one regard for pedigree.
37:07You'll note the lack of announcement.
37:09June's engagement?
37:09No surprise.
37:12I wouldn't advertise such a mismatch.
37:15No wonder the engagement party is close family only.
37:18Poor Frances had such high hopes.
37:21She must be so disappointed.
37:23Did I ever tell you that when I was five I fell into the sun?
37:33Where were your parents?
37:34Beside me.
37:35But I could swim so my mother was happy for me to take risks.
37:38She was a gambler?
37:40Like you.
37:41With other people's money.
37:43I take calculated risks.
37:45Like chance in your happiness for someone you barely know.
37:51Come with me.
37:53I have a surprise.
37:58Isaac mentioned June's engagement.
38:00Oh, we couldn't be more delighted.
38:03Of course, June could have had her pick,
38:04but we believe that young people should follow their hearts.
38:07Oh, I wholly agree.
38:09I want to thank you for joining us the other day.
38:12I hope you were persuaded of the cause.
38:17Dear Louisa, she's such a shining example of what can be achieved.
38:21Yes.
38:22Yes.
38:23Very commendable.
38:25Still, it's a struggle with two little ones to take care of.
38:30And when they both go down with a fever...
38:32Well, I'm so sorry.
38:33I have to dash.
38:34I'm expected at the Devonshires for luncheon.
38:42Are they very sick?
38:50Scarlet fever.
38:52Apparently.
38:54Poor darlings.
38:56But tell me, how is dear Isaac?
38:58Isaac.
38:58Isaac.
40:58Oh, wasn't it wonderful?
41:00I'll meet the director next week.
41:01And just think, if he accepts me, you can come and pick me up every night after the performance.
41:05Oh, you should meet Ivert's brother.
41:07He's a painter.
41:07He comes to watch all of the rehearsals.
41:09I honestly just can't wait for you to see me dance.
41:13Oh, just imagine.
41:14You can meet me at the stage door every night.
41:17And when we're settled in our new apartment, we go to the cafe.
41:19And when we're settled in our new apartment, should we invite your family to come visit?
41:35Yes.
41:36Yes.
41:37Yes, of course.
41:40My love.
41:43There's something I haven't mentioned.
41:46A telegram from my father.
41:49Is he well?
41:50Beside himself.
41:51Huh.
41:52That I told him my plans in a letter when I should have done it face to face.
41:55What was I thinking?
41:59I believe I must return.
42:02Cat, short our honeymoon.
42:05And my audition, should I rearrange?
42:07By all means.
42:09But you must see I owe my father an explanation.
42:12In person.
42:17Of course.
42:18Of course, I do see that.
42:21So let's return to London.
42:24And settle things.
42:25Once and for all.
42:27Very kind.
42:38Very kind.
42:38How do we know that this fellow isn't some money-grubbing opportunist?
43:00What is Frances thinking?
43:02She will know that when the heart is set on something, the more it's forbidden, the more it's craved.
43:11Surely you don't imagine June wants this boy just to prove she can have him?
43:17I once knew a couple of young men who pursued the same girl, simply so the other wouldn't get her.
43:27Let me fetch you a drink.
43:32Something amiss?
43:45What?
43:47Nothing to concern you.
43:52No one would believe we used to be best of friends.
43:54It was a long time ago.
43:57Before the old man pitied us against each other.
44:01Yes. Shape up. Make sacrifices.
44:05Was it a sacrifice?
44:08For you?
44:11Alexandra?
44:12No more than it was for you.
44:18Do you sometimes wonder where she disappeared to?
44:23As do I.
44:25Still, it all turned out for the best.
44:31Emily and you.
44:33Edith and I.
44:34Yes.
44:35Splendid women.
44:40Saved us from ourselves.
44:48I almost feel sorry for him.
44:50Don't.
44:52Did you see his hat?
44:54Left it on a chair and Emily mistook it for a cat.
44:57Uncle James, you look as if you'd like to commission a new house and here's Phil just brimming with clever ideas.
45:07I suspect your uncle's perfectly content with his own house.
45:10But should the opportunity ever arise, I'm sure you could come to my office and view my portfolio.
45:15There, now. What a kind invitation.
45:16Well, here we are.
45:20Frances and I ask you to join us in raising a glass to the newly engaged couple.
45:26June and Philip.
45:28June and Philip.
45:30How to thwart a rebel, take away their cause.
45:36How to thwart a rebel, take away their cause.
45:40...
46:01...
47:03Please tell me they're not.
47:07They're not.
47:09Their fever's past. They're sleeping.
47:14Thank God.
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