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.
05:31This way.
05:34With me.
05:34Let's go.
06:04Let's go.
06:34Let's go.
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.
07:16Oh, how inspiring.
07:25And to that end, I have a favor to beg.
07:30Of course, anything.
07:32I hesitate to ask.
07:34It would involve a risk, and it concerns my forthcoming fundraising event.
07:40June!
07:54June
07:58Star Philip of Culver Street
08:06June Renegade of High Park
08:24Thank you
08:28I thought you might not come
08:30It was very impertinent of you to ask me
08:32But perhaps you think the rules of polite society
08:34don't apply to us
08:35Perhaps I think they're petty
08:36Parochial
08:37Irrational
08:38Seriously, can men and women not be friends?
08:46Do friends accept gifts?
08:52Cute
08:52Recite me one
08:57When old age shall this generation waste
09:04Thou shalt remain
09:05In midst of other woe than ours
09:07A friend to man
09:09To whom thou sayest
09:10Beauty is truth
09:11Truth, beauty
09:13That is all you know on earth
09:15And all you need to know
09:16Where shall we live?
09:26Versailles
09:27The Tuileries
09:29The Champs Elysees
09:31When I was tiny
09:35We lived in three rooms
09:38Above a baker's shop
09:39And my father bought me a canary
09:43But my mother said that wild things
09:46Should never be kept in cages
09:48So she let it fly away
09:50No doubt to be eaten by a cat
09:53Well, three rooms won't do for us
09:59We shall need to entertain
10:02Forge connections
10:04Now you've got to discover my guilty secret
10:07My mum never taught me how to play the hostess
10:10That's it
10:12Our marriage is over
10:14You realise we'll have a housekeeper
10:19The servants
10:20And your mother will think me woefully lacking
10:22I'm sure she already thinks I've led you astray
10:25Led me astray?
10:30Have you?
10:33My father taught me university was a waste of time and money
10:36Likewise Europe
10:39The Grand Tour
10:40So at sixteen
10:42I was on the floor of the stock exchange
10:44Learning the ropes
10:46Don't mistake me
10:48None of it was wasted
10:49But
10:49Now
10:52Is my duty
10:55To the company
10:56Or to myself
11:10You haven't led me astray
11:13You've set me free
11:16Someone's all of aglow
11:35Must be the ride
11:38The wind was bracing
11:40Suits you
11:42You should go more often
11:44Well
11:45I think I will
11:47So the hunt is on
12:05Will it be a chase
12:07Or a trap
12:09Frances will have it all planned
12:11She learnt from the master
12:13Utterly brazen
12:16Might as well stick her on a plate with an apple in her mouth
12:19Olivia sends her regrets
12:21She's visiting the Fitzgeralds
12:24She and young Antony have formed an attachment
12:26Oh how delightful
12:28That was quick
12:29Poor Cyril finds it all so confusing
12:32Shall we find you a little treat
12:35Why don't you
12:36There we are
12:36Have you met Mrs. Parker Barrington?
12:41She's back in London
12:42I'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
12:50Husband an absolute stick
12:53She and I hiked the Matterhorn together
12:57And I understand you have an extensive collection of moths
13:09Oh yes
13:10I've been longing to know
13:11What distinguishes a moth from a butterfly?
13:15Oh well
13:16In fact they do have things in common
13:18Both belong to the Lepidoptera species
13:20From the Greek Lepis meaning scale
13:23And Terran meaning wing
13:24Fascinating
13:25Well
13:32That could hardly have gone better
13:34June was transformed
13:36You did her very proud
13:39Suspended evening
13:42Do you really think she's had a change of heart?
13:45It would certainly make things easier
13:47Do you believe that?
13:49Yeah
13:50No
13:52No
13:53No
13:57No
14:10Soames, finally, I trust he's announcing his imminent return.
14:40Not coming home? On my heart, I shall faint.
15:00Can it be true?
15:01It must be her doing.
15:02Well, you can't deny she's a bewitching little creature.
15:05What can he be thinking? Setting up on his own in Paris of all places.
15:09Although, with Soames gone, might a fellow step up?
15:13What fellow?
15:14Someone with expertise on risk, investment.
15:18Gambling, you mean?
15:19And for the mantle of favoured child.
15:21Think about it, Freddie.
15:22With Soames away, you and I are the preeminent pair of our generation.
15:28Nobody is to hear of this. Understood?
15:31Of course.
15:32On my honour.
15:34My heart will break.
15:37How should we live without him?
15:39Prepare yourselves.
15:50Is he serious?
15:52No, he's clever.
15:53If Joe gets the chair, do you see Soames taking orders?
15:56This way he gets to be master of his own domain.
15:59Good thinking.
16:00No, not good.
16:01Defeatist.
16:03Joe mustn't be allowed to get the chair.
16:04Soames must return and fight his corner.
16:06I need to send a telegram.
16:12Dear Mrs. Forsyte, so good of you to come.
16:16Did I hear there may soon be exciting news about your daughter and young Horatio?
16:22I couldn't possibly comment.
16:26Lady Carteret herself dropped a hint.
16:31She's asked me to donate to her charity for the reclamation of fallen women.
16:37And I wondered whether you might be persuaded 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.
16:52They're both very hot.
16:57Try to get some sleep, my darlings.
16:59I don't like it.
17:01What Mrs. Barrington wants you to do.
17:02She couldn't have asked me at a worse time.
17:04With all these foresights buzzing around.
17:06She wasn't to know.
17:07I've never told who the children's father was.
17:09If you do it,
17:12it could ruin you.
17:13An invitation to Frampton Park?
17:40Oh, what's that?
17:41The Carteret family seat.
17:45Am I invited?
17:48I think we both know you're the main attraction, my love.
17:52Oh, what's that?
18:08And here's my chef, Marie, my friends for the coat of ballet, Yvette Colette Patrice-Victor.
18:24Hello, Marie.
18:26Hello.
18:27Hello.
18:28Hello.
18:29Hello.
18:30Hello.
18:31Hello.
18:32Hello.
18:33Let's go.
18:34Let's go.
18:35Let's go.
18:36Oh, my chers amis.
18:40Oh, c'est magnifique.
18:43Alors, Champagne.
18:45Vous êtes prêts, les gars ?
18:46On célèbre, n'est-ce pas ?
18:48Mais non.
18:49Il faut absolument essayer notre spécialité de maison, l'absinthe.
18:53Ah.
18:54C'est sûr que ça a une idée.
18:57Allez, la tournée.
18:59L'absinthe, l'absinthe, l'absinthe, l'absinthe.
19:01Allez, tous ensemble.
19:02Regardez, regardez.
19:03Ouais, allez, allez.
19:05Oh !
19:07Oh !
19:08Oh, oh, oh !
19:09Oh, oh !
19:16Reich, j'allez, allez.
19:20Ha, ha, ha !
19:22C'est donc tungOOOOOO.
19:24How could I be so stupid?
19:38I thought if I appeared compliant,
19:41then 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.
20:18I 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...
20:36Then we'll run away.
20:38And live on what?
20:39I have debts.
20:40No reputation.
20:42I'm yet to secure a meaningful commission.
20:43Sometimes I live on cocoa for me.
20:44I mean, none of this matters if we love each other.
20:51I...
20:51I shouldn't have said that.
20:54But you did.
20:55And...
21:06So...
21:07So...
21:08So...
21:26When will I join them at the Cours du Ballet?
21:41J'ai une letra de référence de madame l'honneur à Londres.
21:45C'est pas vrai!
21:46Mais que vois-je? Vous n'aimez pas l'absence?
21:54One can't have too much of a good thing.
22:13So, do you intend to make a habit of advising clients against sure-fire investment?
22:22What's this?
22:23Salon Gold, as predicted. Colossal profits.
22:27But it seems Joe is unable to conquer his squeamishness.
22:30I doubt I ever will. You should ask Darty.
22:33Sure he's made his sterner stuff?
22:35Did I hear my name?
22:36Sir Jimmy Buckland's gold mine. Shares currently showing a 40% uplift.
22:42Ooh, I like the sound of that.
22:45The purpose of this firm is solely to make a profit for its clients.
22:54But if the heir apparent shows queasiness at its methods, is he really acting in our best interest?
23:02It appears Horatio Carteret is partial to June.
23:17Well, think of that.
23:20When we go to Frampton Park, I believe he will ask for her hand.
23:26And he's the heir. Which eventually means, of course, that June herself will be Lady Carteret.
23:31Just what those high and mighties need. Bit of spark and personality.
23:36Feather on your cap, my dear. And to you too, June, of course.
23:42Assuming her father consents? Why wouldn't he? Can you think of a reason?
23:49Not unless June can.
23:55My love?
24:00Sorry. It was miles away. What was the question?
24:05Is there any reason I shouldn't consent to you marrying Horatio Carteret?
24:10Yes. I believe there is. On account of the fact that I'm already engaged.
24:15His name's Philip Bassini. He's an architect. One of the New School and very bright.
24:24He lives on Culver Street. It's also his office.
24:28He's still awaiting his first commission, but he's so talented. He's sure to be in great demand once the while.
24:34Darling, that's enough. No one finds this remotely amusing.
24:38I don't know.
24:39No.
24:41I met him at the opera.
24:43He'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...
24:53I proposed.
24:55Well, of course you did.
24:58Am I to understand there's actually some truth to this ridiculous...
25:00This ridiculous...
25:03June.
25:05What are you doing?
25:07Following my heart.
25:11Oh dear.
25:12But how did...
25:14Where could you...
25:15Tell her. It's out of the question.
25:17June.
25:18A word, please.
25:19Did you know anything about this?
25:30Why would I?
25:31We know she likes to confide in you.
25:34Perhaps you thought I would disapprove.
25:38Which obviously you do.
25:39You don't understand.
25:46He's not like anyone I've ever known.
25:49He cares about things that matter.
25:51About right and wrong.
25:53He doesn't want to control me.
25:54He wants me to be just who I am.
25:56And that's unlike anyone you've ever known?
25:58Yes.
26:06So I should meet him.
26:09I should meet you.
26:10I'm sorry.
26:11No way.
26:12I should meet him, like.
26:13Let's meet you.
26:14I don't know.
26:15I'm not.
26:17Why don't I pray?
26:18I'm not even, like.
26:20Why, person?
26:20I pray for myarrell.
26:23A little bit.
26:25I pray for somebody.
26:27I pray for you.
26:28I pray for them.
26:30I pray for you.
26:33It's good for my sellers.
26:35I pray for them.
26:37Today, I pray for you.
27:38What 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.
28:02How could I have done this?
28:20Failed to communicate the foresight imperative.
28:23Seize the crown, lead, instead of playing second fiddle.
28:34It'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?
28:41Obviously not.
28:43I told him if he didn't take the next train home from Paris, I'd come and drag him home by his earlobes.
28:48Oh, well, that'll do it.
28:49This way, sir.
28:59This way, sir.
29:00Mr. Bassini.
29:08Please.
29:11Ladies, you've done me the honor of inviting me to join your campaign.
29:25And while I suspect that the scale of my donation may have influenced your choice,
29:31I hope I may have something more than guineas to offer.
29:36No doubt you think we'd be presumptuous, daring to aspire to the hand of an heiress.
29:53As you can see, my cuff's afraid, my coat is worn, and to demonstrate the gulf between us,
29:57you invite me to a place whose membership fees four times my annual salary.
30:01Actually, I chose it because it's around the corner from your office.
30:06Tell me about yourself.
30:17I'm a radical.
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...
30:30I've come here to ask why you love my daughter.
30:36I've never met anyone like her.
30:42We see the world in the same way.
30:45She's spirited and brave.
30:48And yes, I love her.
30:50And if you don't believe me, then...
30:52Oh, what if I do believe you?
30:53You've supported this cause long before I arrived.
30:58The hostels you fund for the women you save.
31:02The clergy you pay to instruct them in the error of their ways.
31:06The homes you find amongst the childless gentry for their wretched offspring.
31:11No one can doubt the rigor of your purpose.
31:14But what is the ultimate aim of your charity?
31:18Punishment?
31:19Moral superiority?
31:21Or material assistance?
31:24Let me introduce to you a lady whose history you may find instructive.
31:30Some of you know me.
31:37You honour me with your custom.
31:40I'm kind enough to invite me into your homes.
31:43Ten years ago, I was penniless.
31:45Homeless.
31:47Mrs. Parker Barrington heard of my distress.
31:51She could have judged me.
31:53Made a reckoning of my failings.
31:55But 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.
32:13But a contributor.
32:16Heartwarming story.
32:17But there's a vast difference between you and the women that we try to help.
32:23You are not what we call fallen.
32:24And 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...
32:59died...
33:02before they were born.
33:03Now do you judge me?
33:11Do I appear less deserving to you now?
33:15Not to me.
33:18And not, I hope, to any here.
33:21Thank you so much.
33:40Oh, thank you.
33:44Forgive me, I must go.
34:05You don't strike me as a fortune hunter.
34:18How would you support her?
34:21Oh, well, that is, at present, and I can't, but I have prospects, I'm currently seeking
34:27a major commission.
34:28But is money the be-all and end-all?
34:32That is, for those who are used to it.
34:37I can't agree to this marriage, until you've completed your first commission, till then
34:47I consent to an engagement.
34:51I have no doubt we'll be seeing a lot of each other.
35:02I'm here, my dear friends.
35:18I'm here now.
35:21You agreed to an engagement?
35:28Why?
35:29He's impulsive, argumentative, and currently without means.
35:34It could be years before he makes his first commission.
35:37Exactly.
35:38And by then, the romance would have lost his sheen.
35:40All 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.
36:01I'm holding at peace with my decision.
36:13I knew it.
36:15You were never going to consent because you've no idea how it feels to truly follow your heart.
36:20So go on, tell me.
36:22We give you permission to get engaged.
36:34She...
36:35And now we assure the outside world that we couldn't be happier.
36:50Is there a pact to lower the tone of this family?
37:00First Soames, now June.
37:03There's no one regard for pedigree.
37:06You'll note the lack of announcement.
37:08June's engagement?
37:09No surprise.
37:11I wouldn't advertise such a mismatch.
37:14No wonder the engagement party's close family only.
37:17Poor Francis had such high hopes.
37:19She must be so disappointed.
37:26Did I ever tell you that when I was five I fell into the sun?
37:32Where were your parents?
37:33Beside me.
37:34But I could swim so my mother was happy for me to take risks.
37:37She was a gambler?
37:38Mm-hmm.
37:39Like you?
37:40With other people's money?
37:42I take calculated risks.
37:44No!
37:45Late chance in your happiness for someone you barely know.
37:51Come with me.
37:52I have a surprise.
37:53Isaac mentioned June's engagement.
37:56Oh, we couldn't be more delighted.
37:58Of course June could have had her pick, but we believe that young people should follow their hearts.
38:06Oh, I wholly agree.
38:08I want to thank you for joining us the other day.
38:12I hope you were persuaded of the cause.
38:15Dear Louisa, she's such a shining example of what can be achieved.
38:20Yes.
38:21Yes.
38:22Yes.
38:23Very commendable.
38:24Still, it's a struggle with two little ones to take care of.
38:29I mean, they both go down with a fever.
38:31Well, I'm so sorry.
38:32I have to dash.
38:33I'm expected at the Devonshires for luncheon.
38:36Are they very sick?
38:50Scarlet fever, apparently.
38:53Poor darlings.
38:55But tell me, how is dear Isaac?
41:06He's a painter. He 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, should we invite your family to come visit?
41:35Yes. Yes, of course.
41:40My love, there's something I haven't mentioned.
41:46A telegram from my father.
41:49Is he well?
41:50Beside himself.
41:51That 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, sure, is our honeymoon.
42:05And my audition, should I rearrange?
42:07By all means.
42:08But you must see I owe my father an explanation.
42:12I'm a person.
42:16Of course.
42:18Of course, I do see that.
42:20So let's return to London and settle things.
42:26Once and for all.
42:27How do we know that this fellow isn't silent?
42:57She's a money-grubbing opportunist.
43:00What is Frances thinking?
43:03She 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.
43:18I once knew a couple of young men who pursued the same girl.
43:22Simply so the other wouldn't get her.
43:25Let me fetch you a drink.
43:44Something amiss?
43:45What?
43:48Nothing to concern you.
43:52No one would believe we used to be best of friends.
43:55It was a long time ago.
43:57Before the old man pitied us against each other.
44:00Yes, shape up.
44:04Make sacrifices.
44:05Was it a sacrifice?
44:08For you?
44:11Alexandra?
44:16No more than it was for you.
44:18Do you sometimes wonder where she disappeared to?
44:23As do I.
44:26Still, it all turned out for the best.
44:31Emily and you.
44:33Edith and I.
44:35Yes.
44:37Splendid women.
44:40Saved us from ourselves.
44:41I almost felt 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.
45:01Uncle 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.
45:16What a kind invitation.
45:19Well, here we are.
45:22Frances and I ask you to join us in raising a glass to the newly engaged couple.
45:28June and Philip.
45:29June and Philip.
45:30How to thwart a rebel, take away their cause.
46:30Have a great day.
47:00Please tell me they're not.
47:07They're not.
47:09Their fever's passed, they're sleeping.
47:14Thank God.
47:15Thank God.
47:15Thank God.
47:19Thank God.
47:21Thank God.
47:23Thank God.
47:25Thank God.
47:27Thank God.
47:29Thank God.
47:30Thank God.
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