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The Forsytes S01E06
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00:00Is the heart capable of boundless love?
00:16Or as it gives to one, does it take from another?
00:30Must there always be winners and losers?
00:44Can you still lose?
00:49Even when you think you've won?
00:51And is the game of love ever really over?
01:21Here. Let me.
01:37Leave it on. It suits you.
01:51For God's sake, stop fiddling.
02:00Here. Get out.
02:06Stupid girl. She's hopeless.
02:09Here. Let me.
02:17Any word from Papa?
02:21I haven't given him much thought.
02:34Do we think Joe will come skulking back in time?
02:37I can't fathom what possessed him to leave home at all.
02:40It's all waltzing round the office, bold as brass.
02:43Poor Frances.
02:44She's done her best, but she's never managed to tame him.
02:47Of course, you scarcely know them, but trust me,
02:48Frances will be smarting.
02:54Please continue.
02:58Of what will we speak?
03:00Uh.
03:02What?
03:04Of how no one knows what goes on inside a marriage.
03:07Except the two people in it.
03:10I beg to differ.
03:11What you and Soames have is plain for all to see.
03:15We're off to the park.
03:18Would you care to join us?
03:20That's kind, but I'm meeting June.
03:22What fun.
03:24So lovely that June has a companion her own age.
03:27Shall we go?
03:30Your wife has a mind of her own.
03:38But isn't that why you married her?
03:40Of course.
04:03I, um, a man got carried away.
04:05Well, I was spared.
04:06Well, I should leave you in peace.
04:13Move into my club.
04:15No, you don't need to do that.
04:16But maybe you should ask Frances to reconsider her terms.
04:19Dear Frances, where have you been?
04:39No one's seen you or dear Julian in weeks.
04:41We've been enjoying the peace and quiet of home.
04:43Then perhaps you've not heard our own dear Horatio engaged to young Countess Avery.
04:50Fellow moth enthusiast.
04:52Sweet girl who matches him in temperament and rank.
04:57And how is June?
04:58And soames, you Forsytes make such bold matrimonial choices.
05:03Uh, shall we see you at the Parker Barringtons?
05:06If you prefer to keep a low profile, I do understand.
05:09Pure speculation.
05:21But if people are starting to question.
05:35Where are we going?
05:36You must promise not to tell because soames will be furious.
05:40Soames?
05:40Isn't she enchanting?
06:07It's wrong, Marie.
06:08Good morning, sir.
06:20Julian.
06:22Will you be making an appearance at the gala?
06:26He will indeed, cousin.
06:28In fact, he will be giving the opening address.
06:31It is, after all, the 50th anniversary and so highly appropriate for the heir apparent at
06:36this great juncture in our company's history to lay out his vision for the future.
06:43As for your marital situation, it is not ideal.
06:47So mend it, then return home to your excellent wife who has done absolutely nothing to merit
06:56your desertion and thus allay any doubts about your fitness to lose.
07:01Is this actually something you want?
07:03As in?
07:04Did you ever really intend to retire?
07:06Why would you doubt it?
07:07Because you're still young.
07:08And the fact that you keep pushing me tells you that I was nowhere near ready to take a
07:12back seat?
07:13Well, perhaps you're right.
07:14But having seen you make the right call when I so spectacularly failed to do so,
07:21I am content with my decision.
07:24It's been a struggle, but trust me, I have a plan.
07:42Ah, my dear, you and I understand each other, always have.
07:46Knew from the moment we met that you would be the jewel in our crown.
07:50Our task now is to bring the boy home in time for the gala.
07:53Leave that to me.
08:00You must.
08:05I'd like to thank you for allowing us to what you've done.
08:09My pleasure.
08:10No.
08:11Would you excuse me, pal?
08:14You wouldn't.
08:16Oh, I would.
08:17My dear, shall we go?
08:21Must we?
08:23Hmm.
08:23You used to say you never wanted children.
08:44I also said I wanted to live in a hut in Tahiti and paint sunsets.
08:47What happened to that plan, eh?
08:51At least I'll get to watch your child grow up.
08:54And have some influence in their life.
08:57Try not to set a bad example.
09:00And to your own children?
09:01I think we both know you still have much to give.
09:09You seem a little out of sorts.
09:26Perhaps I'm still mourning.
09:30Your father?
09:31My life.
09:34Or rather, the one I was promised.
09:37My dear, need we revisit this?
09:40Paris was a beautiful dream.
09:41Which you led me to believe you shared.
09:42For reasons beyond our control.
09:44We are here.
09:47And there is much to be grateful for.
09:49There is.
09:51But I cannot pretend it's what I would have chosen.
09:53Paris was a beautiful dream.
10:16I take it you don't expect visitors.
10:39No, not as a rule.
10:42I have a question.
10:43Yes.
10:43Why would a gentleman trust the architect of such squalor with the design and build of a country house?
10:52Well, if you're at all familiar with the creative process...
10:54I'm familiar with the works of great artists.
10:57Then you'll appreciate that chaos can be the mother of inspiration.
11:01And in your inspired opinion, were a gentleman to contemplate the commissioning of a country house,
11:12where would he begin?
11:18You have a visitor.
11:20Waiting in the boardroom.
11:21Harry Faulkner.
11:37Yes?
11:39Your father and uncle refuse to offer compensation.
11:42So you will cover his losses from funds that I'll provide.
11:46Why would you provide?
11:48Call it a moral obligation.
11:52Your late grandfather and I, we...
11:54We knew his mother.
11:57Who was she?
11:58After she fell on hard times, your grandfather provided a home, a family, a trust for the child,
12:04which has recently matured and was squandered on your uncle's advice in the goldmine debacle.
12:10And the child's father?
12:11I couldn't tell you.
12:15Couldn't or won't?
12:22Kindly make the necessary arrangements.
12:25And while you're at it...
12:26Yes.
12:27Your own affairs.
12:29Get a grip on them, dear.
12:32It'll be the making of you.
12:34Yeah.
12:34Yeah.
12:41How many years have you been wrong?
12:52Mrs. Carpe bay.
12:56I'll do that.
12:57Sure.
12:57Yeah.
12:58I got to do that.
13:11What a flattering gown, Miss Louisa.
13:38Alas, no.
13:39I was obliged to discontinue our arrangement.
13:43Service was disappointing.
13:45Oh, you surprise me.
13:47I find her excellent.
13:49Although, tediously, she's now moved to the back of beyond.
13:53Can't imagine why.
13:54Perhaps she feared condemnation after her brave confession.
13:58So courageous.
13:59Indeed.
14:00The cause of fallen women, such a complex one.
14:04Is it not?
14:09What is this place?
14:15I believe it's called Robin Hill.
14:21Your experience is limited.
14:24I graduated top of my year.
14:25I believe it's called Robin Hill.
14:28Youthful enthusiasm is no substitute for skill.
14:31One certainly wouldn't wish to pay a premium for it.
14:34Indeed.
14:35One would expect that any fee, however small, would be gratefully seized upon.
14:40Then one would be mistaken.
14:42I do not underestimate my worth, however others may choose to.
14:45So, an uncritical presumption of need.
14:58A commitment to provide unconditional support, so that these women can begin to help themselves.
15:06As dear Louisa has demonstrated.
15:08And yet, might some of these women benefit more from an atonement-based model?
15:18Atonement?
15:20Interesting word.
15:21As you know, our aim is never to judge, but to support.
15:27Whether or not they deserve it.
15:28Well, I know I speak for many when I say that to ignore some of the damage done by these women to decent, upstanding families is an obstacle to many who might wish to contribute.
15:42Perhaps you should form your own charity, one that prizes correction and penance above indiscriminate handouts.
15:49I wish you luck.
15:51I sense you have your reasons.
16:02You must do what you think best.
16:21When could you commence?
16:32I'm sorry?
16:33You wish to...
16:34Commission some preliminary drawings, so that I may assess your suitability.
16:39At once, if you wish.
16:40You will, however, refrain from discussing our arrangement with anyone, particularly my wife.
16:51You understand that this is to be a surprise?
16:55Of course.
16:56Yes.
17:10What is it?
17:22Tell me.
17:24I was ordered not to say.
17:27By who?
17:30Sam's Forsyte.
17:32What on earth could he have to say?
17:33Yes.
17:33Yes.
17:40May I speak with your mama?
18:04Mama went out.
18:06Oh.
18:07Will you come in?
18:08I'll ask Hannah to make some tea.
18:10Yes.
18:13But only for a moment.
18:23You like painting.
18:24I do.
18:25But my mama says I must practice more.
18:31Well, these are excellent.
18:34I mean, you really capture the bird's feathers.
18:37Mama said you're good at drawing.
18:39Will you draw us?
18:40I could.
18:47No, no, no, no, no.
18:51You, you go on painting.
19:00May I?
19:01Yeah.
19:01Yes.
19:02Much better than Joss.
19:18May we keep it?
19:19Mama will love it.
19:21I know something she'd like.
19:23I know it's meant to be a secret, but of course you know.
19:52Phil's commission to build a house for you and Soames.
19:55But they agreed yesterday.
19:56Sorry, what?
19:58Did Soames not mention that...
20:00Oh, my God.
20:02I'm so sorry.
20:04Phil said it was a secret, but I never thought from you.
20:07You have to pretend.
20:08When Soames tells you, look surprised or he'll be furious with me.
20:11But isn't it just the best of news?
20:14Because I can get married and you get abused in your house and Phil is such a day.
20:19Mrs. Forsyte?
20:37Is your husband...
20:38No.
20:39Are you coming?
20:47Is this about the commission?
20:48No.
20:49Yes.
20:50I hardly know.
20:53Do you have questions?
20:54Many.
20:54About the design?
20:55About the site.
20:57And the purpose?
21:00The site I can answer for.
21:0130 miles from London.
21:02Spectacular views.
21:02No other dwelling for miles around.
21:03As for the purpose...
21:09Is that not obvious?
21:14I shouldn't have come.
21:16I should be congratulating you and June.
21:18Your wedding can be sooner.
21:20Yes.
21:20I'm glad.
21:22It means the world to her.
21:26I'm sorry to have disturbed you.
21:33Mrs. Forsyte?
21:43Mrs. Forsyte?
21:44Forgive me.
21:47I could pretend to misunderstand your distress, but who would that serve?
21:50It was wrong of me to involve you.
21:52But how can I proceed?
21:53Knowing that what I've been commissioned to build will effectively be your prison.
21:57That's not the word I used.
22:01It was implied.
22:01It was implied.
22:03And it's not...
22:08Inaccurate.
22:14Then all that remains is to find a way to make a graceful exit.
22:18What?
22:19What do you mean?
22:19But I can't be the one that will...
22:22Helloat your husband and devastate June.
22:26I must make him withdraw of his own accord.
22:28But...
22:28June will be distraught.
22:30And you?
22:30It's your first commission.
22:33I'm arrogant enough to believe there'll soon be another.
22:43I really don't know what to say.
22:46Say absolutely nothing.
23:03We have a surprise for you.
23:13Close your eyes.
23:13Oh.
23:14Open your eyes.
23:27Do you like it, Mama?
23:30Uh, go and play outside.
23:41Do we have to?
23:42Yes, please.
23:42Yes, please.
23:42Bye.
23:56Bye.
23:57Bye-bye.
23:58Yes?
24:21I've brought some preliminary designs with costings.
24:25Your efficiency bodes well.
24:28Some mistake, surely.
24:39As in several not too many.
24:41To design a property befitting the status and the magnitude of a gentleman such as yourself.
24:46I asked you to build me a house, not the Palace of Westminster.
24:48I cannot in all conscience reduce the scale and thus the cost by a single penny.
24:52Then you have done yourself out of a commission, sir.
24:54Mr Bassini.
24:55Was just leaving.
24:57Good to date you both.
24:57Why was he here?
25:03I had thoughts of commissioning a house.
25:05We have a house.
25:06Of our own.
25:07Away from these prying, gossiping...
25:10Who do you mean?
25:11Your family has been nothing but kind.
25:12My thought was to remove ourselves from the city altogether.
25:16To the countryside where we might have room to breathe.
25:20And Mr Bassini has been unable to deliver that vision?
25:22Unfortunately, yes.
25:23The arrogant young pup has just priced himself out of the market.
25:26You asked to see me?
25:27Don't mind.
25:28No.
25:28I don't mind.
25:29I don't mind.
25:30I don't mind.
25:30I don't mind.
25:31I don't mind.
25:31I don't mind.
25:31You asked to see me?
25:56Ah, yes.
25:57To see if you've come to your senses.
26:04Or are you still minded to favour your mistress over your wife?
26:08She's not my mistress.
26:10People make assumptions.
26:11No one knows of our previous attachment and how that our connection is platonic.
26:15Despite the fact that you left our home.
26:19You know why I left our home?
26:22Because I couldn't agree to cease contact with my children.
26:27Well, as to that, I might be willing to reconsider.
26:39Reconsider how?
26:55I give a little.
27:01You give a little.
27:04We both want the same thing.
27:07You.
27:09Home.
27:12In time for the gala.
27:13Harry Falkenor.
27:27Yes?
27:28Writing to thank us for reimbursing his losses.
27:31What?
27:32Did you have something to do with this?
27:35Hardly.
27:35Did you?
27:36Absolutely not.
27:38Then who?
27:40Then why?
27:40Quiet the mystery.
27:46Yes.
27:47I'll see you next time.
28:17I was thinking about that day we met
28:21it seems an age ago
28:23and still we
28:26barely know each other
28:28I disagree
28:30perhaps it's that we
28:36just want such different things
28:38is this about Paris?
28:41Paris is when I first realised
28:43what?
28:44how
28:45and alike we are
28:49I look forward to seeing what you've chosen for the gala
29:07it's important to make an impact
29:10you should wear your new necklace
29:15slightly alarming
29:28talk of Joe returning home
29:31if we can't play the
29:33tarnishing the company reputation card
29:35thought I should mention
29:36planning to make a splash
29:38at the grand event
29:39so if you'd like me to give the address
29:40next generation rising like salmon
29:43to scale the rapids of opportunity
29:45yes thank you
29:47I'll bear that in mind
29:48what's this I hear?
29:49you treating us to your vision for the future
29:51at our gala
29:52I can hardly wait
29:53care to give us a taster?
29:56not especially
29:57well let me guess
29:58profit is the devil
29:59caution is king
30:01and if our clients lose money
30:03it's up to us to bail them out
30:04if it's due to us
30:05giving poor advice
30:06then yes
30:07nothing to do with their own greed
30:08or willful ignorance
30:09everything to do with our obligation
30:11to urge them not to put their eggs in one basket
30:12no matter how guaranteed the returns
30:15or by how much commission we stand to make
30:17and to say otherwise is just
30:19yes
30:19what is it?
30:23morally bankrupt
30:24that's priceless
30:28our would-be chair
30:29the most degenerate member of the firm
30:31presumes to preach morality to the rest of us
30:34to the man who knowingly capsized the Durham Mining Company
30:37thereby ruining their investors
30:38including his own future father-in-law
30:40making his wife-to-be destitute
30:42she doesn't know does she?
30:49and this from the man
30:51who's conveniently jilted his wife
30:53so he can debauch his mistress
30:56and fawn over his brats
30:58is this the type of leadership you're after?
31:19so he can't truly believe in the end
31:25is this the happens
31:26I totally feel sorry
31:26to give his wife-to-be
31:27and this was like
31:28and he noticed
31:29no's nothing
31:29for this
31:44he can't be
31:45Jolien is late.
31:57No, my love, I really think we might be happier if we left.
32:02And how was the garden party?
32:04I heard it was exquisite.
32:05Yes, it was.
32:05Jolien is late.
32:09Oh, my lady.
32:10Quite like a ginger ale chocolate.
32:12You're a scrumptious distraction in my heart.
32:19I'm sorry.
32:20I'm sorry.
32:20I'm sorry.
32:21I'm sorry.
32:23Does anyone see him?
32:24Jolien.
32:33I'm sorry.
32:34Quite right, Jolien.
32:37Is Jolien proposing to make some sort of grand entrance?
32:43He'll be here, rest assured.
32:45Exciting.
32:49Where's Joe?
32:50Did he not leave with you?
32:51He left ahead of me.
32:52I thought he'd be here.
32:55Right.
32:56It's so exciting.
32:58I can't quite believe it.
33:00We're getting married, Phil.
33:02Aren't you just thrilled beyond words?
33:04I know Mama has plenty of plans already.
33:05Don't excuse me.
33:06He sucks.
33:09Well.
33:16From Sose?
33:18You guessed.
33:21Reminds me of one my late husband gave me.
33:25Haven't worn it in years.
33:26We had a splendid time today.
33:29Oh.
33:30Give him love, Mrs. Forsythe.
33:32Oh.
33:33Soames has reconsidered the commission.
33:47Reconsidered?
33:48Does he not like the design?
33:50He dislikes the price.
33:52Reduce it?
33:53Cannot be done.
33:54Not without detriment to the plans.
33:55What about our plans?
33:57There are other considerations.
33:58Well, think of Irene.
33:58How will she feel?
33:59I am thinking of Irene.
34:03I suspect she may not be as keen on the idea as Soames.
34:11Oh.
34:11Well, it is true, we'd hardly ever see each other, and we'd be just the two of them.
34:18But our wedding, I can't bear the thought of having to wait.
34:21Nor I, but...
34:22Mr. Bassini, on further consideration, I believe the site will suit me well.
34:26Let us proceed.
34:27I'm sorry?
34:29You will build me a house at Robin Hill.
34:30I knew you'd come.
34:56Well, your father was right.
34:59We shouldn't have doubted you.
35:01And I've been at fault, issuing ultimatums, forcing you to make a choice when you'd have
35:07come to your senses of your own accord.
35:08Frances...
35:09We can salvage this.
35:10Our marriage.
35:12Your ascension.
35:13This is our moment.
35:15Frances, I'm sorry.
35:16For everything you've worked for, everything you've done, you deserve a better return.
35:30I do.
35:32And I cannot give it.
35:36Yesterday, it struck me.
35:40Battling with Soames, fighting to impose my will on the company.
35:43My heart's not in it.
35:44Never was.
35:50I don't understand.
35:52What are you saying?
35:58Then I'll never cease to love you.
36:02Respect, admire.
36:03Provide for you.
36:07I'll never return to the phone.
36:12Or this house.
36:14No.
36:19No.
36:39No.
36:40No.
36:40I'm sorry.
36:52I tried.
36:59You're very kind.
37:01Not kind.
37:04It's just...
37:05the thought of you being with.
37:13I won't give up.
37:17I swear it.
37:19I can't.
37:35There will be no divorce.
37:49Your children will not be legitimized.
37:54You will suffer rejection from the family.
37:58The firm.
38:02From all of London.
38:04I accept that.
38:22I thought I'd molded you into something resembling a rational being.
38:29I was mistaken.
38:30So go.
38:35You were once interesting to me.
38:41Now you bore me.
38:52Goodbye, Francis.
38:53I did.
39:02I did.
39:02Ah
39:32Where is he? Is he coming?
39:44I've been looking all over for the man of the hour. Where is dear Jolyon?
39:47I'm afraid he's just been called away.
39:51What such an auspicious day.
39:54How disappointing for you all.
39:57A small inconvenience.
39:58I trust we're more than capable of enjoying the festivities in his absence.
40:03Mr. Cole, I wonder if I might call upon you to transact some business for me.
40:09Yes, of course.
40:10My late father left a property in Camden which has lain empty for many years.
40:15I propose to donate it to the charity.
40:18Well, that's most generous.
40:20For conversion into suitable accommodation for needy women.
40:23Of course, I'm no expert, but perhaps you could advise me in matters legal and beyond.
40:30It'll be a pleasure.
40:32Impressive performance.
40:34Isn't that how the higher species evolve?
40:37By their ability to adapt.
40:41I suspect you and I will work very well together.
40:45So, Jo's bolted.
40:57Shall I step in, say a few words, hand over to Soames and passing the torch, all that?
41:03I think on balance.
41:06No.
41:07No?
41:09I prefer to do the honours myself.
41:11No.
41:11No.
41:15Pray silence for her illustrious highness, Mrs. Anne Euphemia Isadora Foresight.
41:33Dear friends, no doubt you are expecting an address from one of the male members of this
41:48firm.
41:49Instead, you have me.
41:53Perfectly placed to judge the merits and the demerits of this formidable clan.
41:58Then, since my arrival, there have been many newcomers to the Foresight ranks.
42:04All of you will have wondered what you were letting yourself in for, before becoming Foresights
42:11in your own right.
42:14So, what defines this family?
42:19What is a Foresight?
42:21A Foresight is someone who knows the value of loyalty and family and repute.
42:36We are tenacious.
42:38We are survivors.
42:41And we should never, ever be underestimated.
42:51Only a fool would underestimate you.
43:12Or you, my love.
43:21Seems a shame to let a prime seat go to me.
43:28Oh, Monty, you wouldn't dare.
43:29Well, I think I know my own worth, ready?
43:31Wiggins, move the chair.
43:32This should have been his moment.
43:52You mean your moment.
43:56Eyes on the camera, please.
43:58Holding it still now.
44:02Wait.
44:11Wait.
44:12Right.
44:20Mama.
44:21Harry Falconer.
44:25Yes?
44:26It was you who paid him off.
44:30Why would you do that?
44:31My dear boy, let's enjoy the day.
44:37We can speak of these things some other time.
44:39But, Mama, who is he?
44:48He's my grandson.
44:49He's my son.
44:59Good.
45:00Do you remember the day you proposed?
45:28Vividly.
45:28You said to me, if we were unable to make a success of our marriage, then you would release me.
45:41I cannot imagine seeing any such thing.
45:43I cannot imagine seeing any such thing.
45:52I cannot imagine seeing any such thing.
45:56I cannot imagine seeing any such thing.
46:06I came to finish the painting.
46:27There is no urgency.
46:28I believe there is.
46:31I wish to resume my work as an artist.
46:34An ambition I gave up ten years ago, as incompatible with the aims of my father and my wife.
46:43Well, don't mistake me, I've been blessed.
46:46I've had wealth, status, a beautiful wife, an adorable stepdaughter.
46:50And I could have gone on living a comfortable, privileged half-life if you hadn't walked into that room on Jane's 18th birthday.
46:59And now?
47:00It's done.
47:01I've resigned from the firm, from my family, from my marriage.
47:08You can't.
47:09What are you thinking?
47:10I'm thinking I can no longer lie to her.
47:11I want to myself.
47:12Or to you.
47:13I want to paint.
47:14I want to be a father to our children.
47:15I want to live with you.
47:16We'll be outcasts.
47:17We'll be poor.
47:18I cannot give you my name, but I can give you my love, if you'll have me.
47:43Do you even need to ask?
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