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!

08:04Star Philip of Culver Street.

08:06June Renegade of High Park.

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.

08:42Seriously, can men and women not be friends?

08:46Do friends accept gifts?

08:52Cute.

08:54Recite me one.

09:02When old age shall this generation waste, thou shalt remain, in midst of other woe than ours, a friend to man, to whom thou sayest...

09:10Beauty is truth. Truth, beauty. That is all you know on earth.

09:15And all you need to know.

09:16Where shall we live?

09:26Versailles.

09:28The Tuileries.

09:30The Champs-Elysees.

09:31When I was tiny, we lived in three rooms above a baker's shop.

09:39And my father bought me a canary.

09:45But my mother said that wild things should never be kept in cages.

09:49So she let it fly away.

09:51No doubt to be eaten by a cat.

09:53Well, three rooms won't do for us.

10:00We shall need to entertain.

10:03Forge 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.

10:14You realise we'll have a housekeeper?

10:19Servant?

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?

10:30Have you?

10:33My father taught me university was a waste of time and money.

10:38Likewise, Europe.

10:40The Grand Tour.

10:40So at sixteen, I was on the floor of the stock exchange.

10:45Learning the ropes.

10:47Oh, don't mistake me.

10:48None of it was wasted.

10:49But now is my duty to the company or to myself.

11:10You haven't led me astray.

11:15You've set me free.

11:34Someone's all of aglow.

11:37Must be the ride.

11:38The wind was bracing.

11:41Suits you.

11:43You should go more often.

11:45Well, I think I will.

11:47So, the hunt is on.

12:05Yes.

12:06Will it be a chase or a trap?

12:09Yes.

12:09Frances will have it all planned.

12:12She learned from the master.

12:13Yes.

12:13Utterly 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.

12:28That 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.

12:36Have 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.

12:56And 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, 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.

14:17I trust he's announcing his imminent return.

14:27Besposed evening.

14:33sprouted morning.

14:33Super.

14:33Yes.

14:33I hope so.

14:34All right.

14:36Hold on.

14:37Let's go.

14:37Bye.

14:37Let's go.

14:38Let's go.

14:40Let's go.

14:41See you later.

14:42Bye.

14:43Enessy.

14:43Bye.

14:45Bye.

14:49Bye.

14:50Bye.

14:51Bye.

14:52Bye.

14:53Bye.

14:54Bye.

14:55Bye.

14:56Bye.

14:57not 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 paris of all

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 freddie

15:22with soames away you and i are the preeminent pair of our generation nobody is to hear of this

15:30understood of course on my honor my heart will break how should we live without him

15:45prepare 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 they're not good defeatist joe

16:03mustn't be allowed to get the chair soames must return and fight his corner i need to send a telegram

16:09dear mrs forsyth so good of you to come did i hear there may soon be exciting news about your

16:20daughter and young horatio i couldn't possibly comment lady carter at herself dropped a hint

16:29she's asked me to donate to her charity for the reclamation of fallen women and i wondered whether

16:38you might be persuaded to join us of course one must support any scheme that takes these wretched

16:47creatures off the streets perhaps we can find ways to alleviate their wretchedness

16:52yes they're both very hot try to get some sleep my darlings i don't like it what mrs barrington wants

17:02you to do she couldn't have asked me her worst time with all these foresights buzzing around

17:06she wasn't to know i've never told who the children's father was if you do it it could ruin you

17:22it is

17:37an invitation to frampton park oh what's that the carterette family seat

17:44Oh. Am I invited?

17:47Oh. I think we both know you're the main attraction, my love.

18:14Oh. Oh, look at that.

18:18And here is my chef Marie.

18:21My friends, the club, the ballet, Yvette, Colette, Procure.

18:24Hi, Marie.

18:26Hello.

18:27Hi.

18:28Hi.

18:29Hi.

18:30Hi.

18:31Hi, everybody.

18:32Come on.

18:33Come on.

18:34Come on, everyone.

18:35Come on.

18:38My dear friends.

18:40Oh.

18:42It's beautiful.

18:43So, Champagne?

18:45Are you ready, guys?

18:46We celebrate, right?

18:48But no!

18:49We should absolutely try.

18:51Our home speciality is the absinthe.

18:57Come on, turn it!

19:13Hey!

19:15Hey!

19:16Hey!

19:17Hey!

19:18Hey!

19:19Hey!

19:20Hey!

19:34How could I be so stupid?

19:37I thought if I appeared compliant, then Mama would be more sympathetic, would take my wishes into account, but now that's...

19:46Phantom Park?

19:47Yes.

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.

20:19I think I'd prefer it.

20:24No, I really would prefer it.

20:28June, let's be serious. How on earth would we live?

20:31I'd have my settlement.

20:32There'll be no settlement.

20:33If your father refuses his consent, and believe me, he will.

20:36Then we'll run away.

20:37And live on what?

20:38I have debts.

20:40No reputation.

20:41I'm yet to secure a meaningful commission.

20:43Sometimes I live on cocoa for a wish.

20:44But none of this matters if we love each other.

20:51I... I shouldn't have said that.

20:54But you did.

20:56I'm... I'm interested.

21:05And... So...

21:07So...

21:34C'est génial.

21:36Monsieur.

21:37We'll have the pleasure to see you dance with us.

21:39Yes, of course.

21:40When I joined them at the Cours du Ballet,

21:41I have a reference letter to Madame de Arlandre.

21:44Oh, oh, oh, oh.

21:45If I can join them at the start of the new season.

21:47La Cinti Giselle.

21:49Oh, oh.

21:50Champagne.

21:51Oh.

21:52But what do I see?

21:53You don't like the absence?

21:54One can have too much of a good thing.

21:56Oh, oh.

21:57Oh.

21:58Oh, oh.

21:59Oh, oh.

22:00Oh, oh.

22:01Oh, oh.

22:02Oh, oh.

22:03Oh, oh.

22:04Oh, oh.

22:05Oh, oh.

22:06Oh, oh.

22:07Oh, oh.

22:08Oh, oh, oh.

22:09Oh, oh.

22:10Oh, oh.

22:11So, do you intend to make a habit of advising clients against surefire investment?

22:22What's this?

22:23Salon Gold, as predicted. Colossal profits.

22:27But it seems Joe is unable to conquer his squeamishness.

22:31I doubt I ever 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. Shares currently showing a 40% uplift.

22:42Ooh, I like the sound of that.

22:50The purpose of this firm is solely to make a profit for its clients.

22:55But if the heir apparent shows queasiness at its methods, is he really acting in our best interest?

23:07It appears Horatio Carteret is partial to June.

23:18Wow. Think of that.

23:21When we go to Frampton Park, I believe he will ask for her hand.

23:25And he's the heir, which eventually means, of course, that June herself will be Lady Carteret.

23:32Just what those high and mighties need.

23:35Bit of spark and personality.

23:38Feather in your cap, my dear.

23:40And to you too, June, of course.

23:43Assuming her father consents?

23:46Why wouldn't he?

23:48Can you think of a reason?

23:49Not unless June can.

23:56My love?

24:00Sorry. It's miles away.

24:03What was the question?

24:05Is there any reason I shouldn't consent to you marrying Horatio Carteret?

24:11Yes.

24:11I believe there is.

24:13On account of the fact that I'm already engaged.

24:16His name's Philip Bassini.

24:21He's an architect.

24:22One of the new school and very bright.

24:25He lives on Culver Street.

24:27It's also his office.

24:29He's still awaiting his first commission, but he's so talented.

24:33He's sure to be in great demand once the while.

24:34Darling, that's enough.

24:37No one finds this remotely amusing.

24:39I don't know.

24:40I 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?

24:52Well, actually, I proposed.

24:55Well, of course you did.

24:58Am I to understand there's actually some truth to this ridiculous...

25:04June, what are you doing?

25:06Following my heart.

25:11Oh, dear.

25:12But how did...

25:14Where could you...

25:16Tell her.

25:16It's out of the question.

25:17June.

25:18A word, please.

25:28Did you know anything about this?

25:30Why would I?

25:31Well, we know she likes to confide in you.

25:34Oh.

25:35Perhaps you thought I'd disapprove.

25:38Which, obviously, you do.

25:45You don't understand.

25:47He's not like anyone I've ever known.

25:50He cares about things that matter, about right and wrong.

25:53He doesn't want to control me.

25:55He wants me to be just who I am.

25:56And that's unlike anyone you've ever known?

25:58Yes.

26:01So I should meet him.

26:07Oh, dear.

26:19Oh, dear.

26:24Oh, dear.

26:25Oh, dear.

26:27Oh, dear.

26:28I love you.

26:58I love you.

27:28I love you.

27:58I love you.

28:00Am I really such a thing?

28:02And more.

28:04I love you.

28:08I love you.

28:12I love you.

28:16How could I have done this?

28:18Failed to communicate the foresight imperative.

28:24Seize the crown, lead, instead of playing second fiddle.

28:30It's been the point of my life if not to set my son on the chair.

28:38Is that what you put in your telegram?

28:40Obviously not.

28:42I told him if he didn't take the next train home from Paris, I'd come and drag him home by his ear loads.

28:48Oh, well, that'll do it.

28:50This way, sir.

29:00This way, sir.

29:04Oh.

29:06Mr. Bassini.

29:08Please.

29:10Ladies, you've done me the honor of inviting me to join your campaign.

29:24And while I suspect that the scale of my donation may have influenced your choice, I hope I may have something more than guineas to offer.

29:36No doubt you think me presumptuous, daring to aspire to the hand of an heiress.

29:52As you can see, my cuffs are frayed, my coat is worn, and to demonstrate the gulf between us, you invite me to a place whose membership fees four times my annual salary.

30:00Actually, I chose it because it's around the corner from your office.

30:05Tell me about yourself.

30:17I'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...

30:30I've come here to ask why you love my daughter.

30:35I've never met anyone like her.

30:39We see the world in the same way.

30:43She's spirited, and brave, and yes, I love her.

30:49And if you don't believe me, then...

30:51Oh, what if I do believe you?

30:53You've supported this course 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.

31:11No 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.

31:35Some of you know me.

31:37You honor me with your custom.

31:39And 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.

31:56She found me lodgings.

31:58A midwife. Sustenance.

32:00She asked me what skills I possessed and employed me as a dressmaker.

32:03Recommended me to her friends.

32:05Many of you have helped to make me what I am today.

32:09Not a burden on society.

32:12But a contributor.

32:14Heartwarming story.

32:16But there's a vast difference between you and the women that we try to help.

32:22You are not what we call fallen.

32:24And if I was, would I deserve the workhouse?

32:27My children removed.

32:29Myself consigned to penitence and shame.

32:32Widowhood and poverty are not sins.

32:34Not sins.

32:42I wasn't a widow.

32:46My children were born out of wedlock.

32:50Their father...

32:51Died.

32:52Before they were born.

33:05And how do you judge me?

33:09Do I appear less deserving to you now?

33:15Not to me.

33:17And not, I hope, to any here.

33:21Thank you so much.

33:59Forgive me, I must go.

34:12You don't strike me as a fortune hunter.

34:17How would you support her?

34:20Oh, well, that is, at present.

34:25I can't, but I have prospects.

34:27I'm currently seeking a major commission.

34:29But 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.

34:48I have no doubt we'll be seeing a lot of each other.

34:54I'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?

35:57Not in the slightest.

36:02I'm wholly at peace with my decision.

36:13I 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.

36:45Yeah.

36:52Is 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?

37:10No 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.

37:20She must be so disappointed.

37:29Did 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.

37:45No.

37:46Late chance in your happiness for someone you barely know.

37:50Come 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.

38:08I want to thank you for joining us the other day.

38:13I hope you were persuaded of the cause.

38:17Dear Louisa, she's such a shining example of what can be achieved.

38:20Yes.

38:23Yes.

38:24Very commendable.

38:25Still, it's a struggle with two little ones to take care of.

38:30I mean, they both go down with a fever.

38:32Well, I'm so sorry.

38:33I have to dash.

38:34I'm expected at the Devonshire's for luncheon.

38:36Are they very sick?

38:50Scarlet fever, apparently.

38:54Poor darlings.

38:56But tell me, how is dear Isaac?

38:58Oh, my God.

39:28Oh, my God.

39:58Oh, my God.

40:28Oh, my God.

40:30Oh, my God.

40:32Oh, my God.

40:44Oh, wasn't it wonderful? I'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. He comes to watch all of the rehearsals.

41:09I honestly just can't wait for you to see me dance.

41:12Oh, just imagine. You 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?

41:37Yes. Yes, of course.

41:40My love.

41:42But there's something I haven't mentioned.

41:47Telegram 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.

41:56What was I thinking?

41:59I believe I must return.

42:02Cat, sure, it's our honeymoon.

42:05And my audition, should I rearrange?

42:07By all means.

42:08By all means.

42:08But 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.

42:24Once and for all.

42:27Once and for all.

42:27I'll have to turn it in.

42:28It's me.

42:28I'll have to.

42:29I'll have to.

42:30My man.

42:30But I'll have to.

42:30You must read.

42:34The book.

42:35The book.

42:36How do we know that this fellow isn't some 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, simply so the other wouldn't get her.

43:28Let me fetch you a drink.

43:32Something amiss?

43:46What?

43:48Nothing to concern you.

43:49No 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.

44:02Yes.

44:02Shape up.

44:04Make sacrifices.

44:05Was it a sacrifice?

44:08For you?

44:11Alexandra?

44:12You're more than it was for you.

44:20Do 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.

44:37Saved 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, but 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.

45:17Well, 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.

45:30June and Philip.

45:35How to thwart a rebel, take away their cause.

45:40So.

45:42How to thwart a rebel, take away their cause.

45:58Some of them.

45:59Stand up.

46:03All right.

46:03So, let's see.

47:05Can you just tell me they're not?

47:07They're not.

47:09Their fever's passed, they're sleeping.

47:13Thank God.

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