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00:00The
00:30Some call it a fever, which robs the victim of rational thought.
00:51Some call it delirium, which fuddles the mind and curdles the blood.
00:57Some call it possession, which distorts reason and shatters sleep.
01:06Others call it love.
01:10But call it what you will, for a foresight, it can be both a blessing and a curse.
01:19Shall we join the family for breakfast?
01:24Let's spare ourselves.
01:25We'll have to face them sooner or later.
01:28We should throw them a welcome dinner.
01:30Show the bride what a civilised household looks like.
01:33She'll get nothing useful from Emily or Winifred.
01:37I wonder how Frances will take it.
01:39A rival in the family?
01:41No longer Queen Bee?
01:45Well, she'll hardly be threatened by that slip of a girl.
01:48What a lovely thought.
01:49She can't seriously believe she's in love with Zones.
01:56Does she need to be?
01:58Madly.
01:59That's why I get married at all.
02:01Phil and I will be inseparable.
02:03We'll finish each other's sentences, think each other's thoughts.
02:07How exhausting.
02:08Well, I'm sad for you, Grandpa, that you've never known great passion.
02:11When did I say that?
02:16We'll brave the family tonight for drinks.
02:20But in the meantime, you can settle in and let Parder to fetch whatever you need.
02:26And where will you be?
02:29At the office.
02:31Persuading my father of our plans.
02:33And while I'm gone, why not make an imagery of everything you'd like to change?
02:38Change?
02:39My love.
02:40This is a bachelor's apartment.
02:43As a new husband, I naturally bow to my wife's superior taste.
02:48But if we're in Paris, we don't...
02:50On the rare occasions we return.
02:53I want everything to be just as you wish.
02:55Till dinner.
03:08Last night, um...
03:11Yes?
03:13I couldn't sleep for some reason.
03:17Nor I.
03:20How strange.
03:24Yes.
03:25I'll see you at dinner.
03:45Uh, uh, Wiggins.
03:46I have an errand for you.
04:02Salon Gold, up five and rising?
04:04As predicted.
04:05Not by all.
04:06I recall some advised caution.
04:07They'll be regretting it now.
04:09Will they ever learn?
04:10Hmm.
04:10Ah, my boy.
04:18I'm here to see Mrs. Forsythe.
04:19Shall I announce you?
04:21No need, I know my way.
04:22Ah.
04:23Dear Irene.
04:24Welcome to the madness.
04:28This must all feel very daunting, but I'm here to help you navigate.
04:32Well, that's very kind of...
04:32Tomorrow night.
04:33You'll join us for dinner.
04:35And the day after, I'll take you into town, introduce you to all our preferred establishments.
04:39You'll want to open accounts, of course.
04:41Shall we say ten?
04:43Splendid.
04:44Is there anything you require, ma'am?
04:56Um, your name?
04:59Pardeter, ma'am.
05:01First name?
05:02Constance.
05:03Do your friends call you Connie?
05:05They do.
05:07May I call you Connie?
05:09Oh, ma'am, that wouldn't be fitting.
05:11I believe that's for me to decide.
05:12Does Mr. Soames have any other personal staff?
05:14He does.
05:16I'd love to meet them, please.
05:18Yes, ma'am.
05:21This is Knowles.
05:22Oh, first names.
05:24Oh, uh...
05:25Teddy Vallée, Betsy Parlourmaid, Simeon Footman.
05:32Betsy, Teddy, Simeon, Connie.
05:34I'm delighted to meet you.
05:36I'm not sure how long Mr. Soames and I will be staying,
05:38but I hope we have the chance to become better acquainted.
05:42Mum, forgive me for saying...
05:47The lady of the house didn't fraternise the servants.
05:50It might confuse them.
05:52They don't expect to be treated with respect.
05:56Well, I expect it.
05:57The least I can do is return the compliment.
05:59Is that understood?
06:01Perfectly, ma'am.
06:01Telegram did the trick, I see.
06:10No, I've actually returned earlier than planned to navigate any potential upheavals caused by world events.
06:19Such as?
06:20Famine in Africa, tornadoes in Bengal, conflict in Suez.
06:24Upheavals.
06:26Upheavals, which could lead to turbulence in the markets.
06:29And Mrs. Soames?
06:33Is she aware of her duties?
06:37As the wife of a prospective chairman, she'll need to rise to the occasion.
06:44And when the occasion arises, she will.
06:47Now, if you'll excuse me, Pa.
06:54Of course.
06:55Just the person I wanted.
07:07June, how are you?
07:09Engaged.
07:11To someone you actually like?
07:13Not that dreary Earl Mama was grooming me for.
07:16Pa came up trumps, said I could marry for love.
07:19Then he's a rare soul.
07:21My absolute hero.
07:22So, his name's Phil.
07:25He's an architect.
07:27We're not allowed to marry till he gets his first commission, but...
07:31I say, you don't fancy a house in the country?
07:34If it's just outside Paris.
07:36We'll speak to Phil.
07:37You'll love him.
07:39He's like us.
07:40I mean, you and I.
07:42Because you'll soon realise we are not typical foresights.
07:46What is a typical foresight?
07:48Brace yourself.
07:48You're about to discover.
07:50Are you going into town?
07:53Shall we go together?
07:54Yes.
07:54Thank you for agreeing to see me.
08:20Last night, forgive me, I should never have come.
08:28The one I heard they were sick, I...
08:29It's a weakness they have.
08:32Holly especially.
08:33She's always been delicate.
08:34But we manage.
08:38I don't want you to manage.
08:41My stepdaughter June, her whole life she's been lavished with all the luxuries money can buy.
08:46So why should they not have the same?
08:48Because they're not gentlefolk.
08:50They're my children.
08:51Don't say that.
08:52I'm sorry.
08:58But let me do something.
09:00Pay for their education, medicine.
09:02They need never know.
09:06I'm their father.
09:09I'd like to see them from time to time, if you'll let me.
09:13I'll consider it.
09:43This is the other ledger, please.
09:44I do it, sir.
09:45It's within.
09:46That's yours.
09:46Thank you, sir.
09:46There you are.
09:48So how's Paris?
10:00Why do you ask?
10:01Rhetorically.
10:02Obviously it was bliss.
10:03All the more noble that he returned prematurely for the good of the firm, having kept his
10:08ear to the ground.
10:09On his honeymoon.
10:10Well, got wind of impending turbulence in the markets.
10:13From where?
10:14Point being that in times of instability there are gains to be made by those prepared to take
10:18calculated risks.
10:20Shouldn't we apply more of a cautious approach until the long-term picture becomes clear?
10:23I don't think he's suggesting that anyone should adopt the tactic.
10:26Just those adept in risk management.
10:30Over to you, my boy.
10:31Excuse me.
10:32You went out after all?
10:58To Covent Garden for nectarines.
11:02Part of the water fetched them.
11:04Oh, I wanted the air.
11:05I hate being cooped up all day.
11:15How's your father?
11:17Was he reassured?
11:21My father?
11:22My father.
11:25Yes.
11:28My father.
11:32Appears robust.
11:34But for years now, he's had issues with his heart.
11:38Oh, I'm sorry.
11:39I had no idea.
11:40In thinking further, I'm realizing we've been selfish.
11:46And rather than risk aggravating his condition, perhaps we should adjust our plans.
11:52His health could fail at any moment.
11:57So I think for the present, we must remain here.
12:05You mean not to return to Paris?
12:13But if I miss the chance to audition...
12:15I'm sorry.
12:17It's not what either of us wished.
12:18But what can I do?
12:31We should dress for cocktails.
12:32My father will be there.
12:46Please don't mention this conversation.
12:49It'll only embarrass him.
12:50I believe I'm a little nervous.
13:08Oh, Mama.
13:09I can't quite work her out.
13:12She seems a sweet thing.
13:13But I can't help thinking she's a little outré.
13:16Well, her wedding dress was hardly a la mode.
13:19And according to her stepmother, she absolutely insisted on wearing it.
13:23Well, one wonders if she'll want her own way in all sorts of matters.
13:26Sure, same as we put a stop to that?
13:28I'm not so sure.
13:30He seems besotted.
13:31Can you blame him?
13:33I can't bear the idea of her running rings around him.
13:36Well, she's no business doing anything but love, honour and obey.
13:39Oh, my dears.
13:49Well, here we are.
13:59It's good to be home.
14:04You're most welcome, my dear.
14:09I checked with Mama.
14:10Only five courses for dinner.
14:12Pity.
14:13I was hoping sink enough to last me three days.
14:15I could steal you some muffins from the kitchen.
14:19Would you?
14:20Please?
14:22When do I get to meet your family?
14:25Well, as you know, my mother is deceased and my father has very little time for me.
14:30Oh, good brute.
14:31Housebuilding is not, to his mind, a reputable profession.
14:34Dear Phil, I am now mulling a small pagoda for the garden.
14:42I advise against.
14:44Have you considered a Tibetan arch?
14:46Oh, I could have sworn the Soames said they'd been gone not once.
14:50Perhaps he got bored of her.
14:52Well, she of him, personally, I wouldn't last five minutes.
14:55Well, no doubt you can ply her with questions at dinner tomorrow.
14:58Oh, I already have.
15:00We walked into town together.
15:01Oh.
15:03She's too good for Soames, of course, but you'll adore her.
15:08You too, Papa.
15:11But, Papa?
15:15I'm sorry, what?
15:16Well, Irene, you'll get on like our house on fire.
15:20In fact, I think she might prefer you to Soames.
15:24Who wouldn't?
15:25Well, my dear, we're a long way from gay Paris, but none the worse for that.
15:32And we must throw a ball in your honour, though I should warn you, James is a fiend for the polka.
15:38What?
15:40Isn't that rather boisterous?
15:42Well, no.
15:44Not for an athlete like myself.
15:46Well, I think it's time for us to retire.
15:50Early start tomorrow.
15:51Standards to set, etc.
15:53Indeed.
15:55Yes, now that Soames is stepping up, we're relying on you to do the same.
15:59You are a foresight now, my dear.
16:02Standards are high.
16:04So are the rewards.
16:11Good night to you all.
16:12Good night.
16:15Good night.
16:16Good night.
16:16Good night.
16:16Good night.
16:16Good night.
16:16Good night.
16:24I really seemed a little subdued.
16:29If you let me near her, I would have livened her up a bit.
16:34She asked me how I was.
16:37How the devil should I be?
16:39Fit as a fiddle, I told her.
16:40Perhaps she was tired of the journey from Paris.
16:42In a first-class carriage with Soames pandering to her every whim?
16:46Oh, I really hope she won't make life difficult for him.
16:49Well, I think she already has.
17:06Your father seemed very spirited.
17:08He puts on a good show, so as not to alarm my mother.
17:16how the hell are you?
17:37Open it.
17:54It's beautiful.
17:57I thought you could wear it close to your heart.
18:07I very much regret our change of plans.
18:27Perhaps, in a year or so, we might reconsider.
18:33By then, my chance to join the ballet will have passed.
18:39And that grieves me.
18:41All we can do is take solace in each other.
18:46I believe we'll find much to enjoy if we dwell on our many blessings instead of what we've lost.
19:03I believe we'll find much to enjoy the rest of our lives.
19:21You know, I saw you in Soho, watching the jugglers with them.
19:31I'm sorry, that must have been...
19:34Upsetting?
19:38No more than for you, having to cut ties with your own children.
19:43How can you bear it?
19:46When I married your mother, I swore there'd be no difference in my love for you or any other children she or her might have.
19:55And sadly, there have been no other children.
19:57For me, they do exist.
20:02And my love for you has only made it clear what I owe to them.
20:09And I met with their mother in addition to her settlement when they reached the majority.
20:14I've committed to educate and provide for them now.
20:18And I intend to tell your mother this evening.
20:24So say nothing to her before then.
20:27I don't expect her to take it well.
20:31Nor you.
20:35What?
20:36What am I?
20:37A child.
20:39Well, I...
20:39I met her.
20:41I liked her.
20:43And...
20:45I do know that difficult decisions have to be made.
20:49Such as you made.
20:51Letting me and Phil get engaged.
20:53You're not a bad person.
21:23Till this evening.
21:28Till this evening.
21:53There you are.
22:03What do you want?
22:04And have a fun one.
22:06Look, it's Joe.
22:09Hello.
22:10Hello.
22:11There you are.
22:11There you are.
22:14There you are.
22:16Do you have any children?
22:36A stepdaughter.
22:38Very bright, very clever.
22:39Our father was handsome.
22:41And clever.
22:42And fun.
22:43And a very great artist.
22:46Well, if you have such a gift, you should use it.
22:53Especially if that gift is an expression of who you are.
22:57Or used to be.
22:58And could be again.
23:05Children, I think we must be going.
23:08Say goodbye.
23:10Goodbye.
23:10Goodbye.
23:16Yes.
23:27No, wait.
23:28Mum?
23:37Yes.
23:38Make the arrangements.
23:41Yes, madam.
24:00Get me that letter.
24:05What's happening?
24:10Telegram from Salon.
24:11Explosion of the mine.
24:12200 dead.
24:13Hundreds more injured.
24:14So Jimmy Buckland's dead?
24:15And locals are turning on what's left of management.
24:17And the share price?
24:19I can imagine.
24:25It's a disaster.
24:26I can imagine.
24:28...?
24:28I can imagine.
24:31Stop!
24:31Bye-bye.
24:33Bye-bye.
24:38God.
25:48Can I just get one bag of marshmallows, please?
25:50Oh, of course, my dear.
25:51Miss Forsyte.
25:57Miss Louisa.
25:59Um, I was buying marshmallows and I thought, why don't I bring some for the children?
26:05That's kind.
26:07May I?
26:07Now, take them upstairs.
26:12Oh, must they go?
26:14Please.
26:19They're adorable.
26:21Yes.
26:22Do you have any sort of things?
26:27Four sisters, two brothers.
26:30Whereas I'm an only child.
26:33Oh.
26:35So I thought.
26:36Was there anything else?
26:42What?
26:47Oh.
26:48Oh.
26:49Um.
26:50Yes.
26:51I, I, I'd like to be fitted for a new gown.
26:55I'll fetch my measuring tape.
26:56This came while you were out.
27:13Oh my God.
27:14Hannah, I, I, I don't understand.
27:20How, how could this happen?
27:26Eviction?
27:28How on earth?
27:29I have no idea.
27:30Could it be a mistake?
27:30It must be, surely.
27:32Something amiss.
27:33Can I help?
27:34No, thank you.
27:35You're very kind.
27:36But is there someone who could advise you?
27:40Someone else who could help?
27:45Absolutely not.
27:48And I beg that you don't mention this.
27:52To anyone.
28:04Let's let it be.
28:33any doubt collective panic can only inflame the situation salon gold has suffered a setback
28:42some of our clients those who invested large sums will be feeling the pinch the pinch but
28:50at the end of the day the choice to invest lies solely with them damn right everyone knows there
28:58are no guaranteed returns and the contract they sign forms them of that yes but which of them
29:03bothers to read it and whose fault is that ours for not emphasizing the risks there's they're having
29:10their eye on the bigger prize i for one do not accept that the responsibility is solely ours
29:16and why does that not surprise me
29:27in case you were wondering that is what leadership looks like
29:31a cool head in a crisis a crisis of our own making how could we have known the scope of it
29:39we couldn't
29:41we gambled
29:45we lost
29:47mama let me help what are you doing i can manage
30:09mama
30:12what is it
30:15what is it
30:18your father has resumed relations with that woman
30:27i blame her
30:32he is weak but she has
30:36entrapped him
30:38surely not
30:38and if he can't be trusted to keep his distance then the only solution is
30:42for her to be put out of his reach
30:45for good
30:48could it be her doing
31:03of course it's her doing
31:04i should never have agreed to see him again
31:08you must write to him
31:09tell him
31:10i don't want anything more to do with any of them
31:12we'll simply pack up and go
31:16but where
31:17how will we live how will our clients know where to find us
31:21we'll manage
31:25good evening
31:41good evening
31:41did you have a pleasant day
31:59i went into town and met with madame lana
32:01may i ask why
32:04to engage her for lessons
32:06i see
32:10and is such a hobby really compatible with your role as my wife
32:20i don't regard it as a hobby
32:36go ahead say it
32:52your old man got it wrong
32:53i wasn't gonna say
32:54no no no
32:55let me have the grace to admit my mistakes
32:58i didn't trust your instincts
33:01thought i knew best
33:03lesson learned
33:05perhaps i'm not the expert after all
33:09nothing to do with me
33:30i claim no expertise
33:32i simply follow advice
33:35it's really quite shocking
33:36poor monty was escorted from his club
33:38frog marched out
33:39like a criminal
33:41simply because several members
33:42clients of mine
33:43came a cropper with saline gold
33:44and dizzy caswell
33:45threatened to thrash me
33:47and how is it your fault
33:48he lost half his estate
33:49well he can thank his stars
33:51he wasn't harry faulkner
33:52harry faulkner
33:53of
33:56cavendish square
33:57not for much longer
33:59poor devil's lost his entire fortune
34:02oh
34:12here you are
34:13we were just wondering
34:16are you one of those wives
34:19who takes an interest
34:20in her husband's profession
34:21i could be
34:22but at present
34:24i know little of it
34:25i believe it's essential
34:26for a man to keep his professional life separate
34:28why should a wife be plagued
34:30with his trials and tribulations
34:31because husband and wife
34:33should have no secrets
34:34from each other
34:35but then where would the mystery be
34:37isn't that what keeps both parties
34:39on their toes
34:39can we speak
34:43not that i'm suggesting anything at all
34:47what is it
34:59tell me
35:00whatever i tell you
35:03no one could know it came from me
35:05summoned for an audience with the mater
35:15what's this about
35:16something i said
35:28harry faulkner
35:38of cavendish square
35:41yes
35:44do you plan to cover his losses
35:48why on earth would we do that
35:53i believe it's what your father would have wished
35:56well with all due respect to the pater's memory
35:59you owe him this
36:01have you forgotten how he salvaged your reputations
36:04and sent you back on course
36:06after you'd been caught floundering
36:08floundering
36:09if you mean our brief attachment to a certain lady
36:12alexandra shepherd
36:14so what are you saying
36:23that if you know what's best for all concerned
36:26that if you know what's best for all concerned
36:26you will do right by harry faulkner
36:31well if she couldn't pay the rent why not tell me
36:34i don't think that's the reason i think
36:37someone wants to be rid of her
36:40someone wants her premises
36:42someone who wants her removed from their life
36:46from their husband's life
36:51your mother wouldn't do that
36:55please don't be too harsh with her
37:06will you speak to her tonight
37:09no
37:10that's something i have to do first
37:21i don't think that's what i have to do
37:51Well, are you ready to visit the Promised Land?
38:00Liberties, my dear.
38:03It's the only place to shop.
38:21Good morning, Joss.
38:28Could you fetch him with our own sister for me?
38:34We'll go on a little drive.
38:37Come on.
38:38Big step now.
38:46Would you join me?
38:51Please.
38:54Can we, Mama?
38:56Mama, please.
39:08We spent so much.
39:10True, but you'll soon come to realize you deserve it.
39:15My dear, your life is no longer your own.
39:18As a four-sided woman, you're expected to shine.
39:22To be a perfect hostess.
39:24To forge useful connections.
39:26To profess no controversial opinions.
39:28To pursue no scandalous habits.
39:30Am I committed a mind of my own?
39:32Of course.
39:34Of course.
39:35But be aware.
39:36The men like to think everything is their idea.
39:40And it's so much easier to let them.
39:42Why have we stopped here?
39:59Why have we stopped here?
40:13Oh, uh, thank you.
40:25Should we go in?
40:27Doors are locked.
40:27Go inside and have a look around.
40:29Why are we here?
40:40Who lives here?
40:43Do you like it?
40:44I love it!
40:48What is this place?
40:51Your home?
40:51I bought these from Fortnum's.
41:08What a kind thought.
41:10I don't know what to get for the gentleman.
41:12Sweet things can be bad for the Constitution.
41:14Oh, don't worry about Monty.
41:15He's got the digestion of a hog.
41:17Oh, but James, is he not a little delicate?
41:21Oh, good Lord, no.
41:23Tough as old boot.
41:24Not a day sickness in his life.
41:26A brandy?
41:45A brandy?
41:46A brandy?
41:46Are you aware?
42:16That my children and their mother have been served with the notice of eviction.
42:24How would I know that?
42:31How would you know that?
42:35Are you still seeing her?
42:36I have seen her, yes.
42:40I intended her to-
42:41Why are you seeing her?
42:44To inform her that her children will henceforth receive ongoing financial support.
42:49For their living and educational needs.
42:54I see.
42:59And that I'll occasionally visit.
43:03Despite your assurance to me.
43:07I have reconsidered.
43:11I realize I owe it to them.
43:14To her.
43:17This is all about her.
43:19And what she's managed to extract from you.
43:22There has been no extraction quite the reverse.
43:24You've broken your promise.
43:26To me and to June.
43:28You've continued your affair.
43:31There is no affair.
43:33Oh, you're not even being honest with yourself.
43:37Are you honest?
43:40Are you being honest right now?
43:42How dare you suggest?
43:46I do suggest.
43:47I suggest you know very well Louise has been evicted because you are responsible.
43:51Oh, that's outrageous.
43:53And if honesty is really what you want, then I will tell you I am appalled that you will go to such lengths to destroy the lives of two innocent children.
44:01Who are also blameless.
44:03But you are not blameless.
44:07You have gone behind my back again and again and again.
44:12And to claim there is no affair.
44:17I cannot believe it.
44:18You won't believe it.
44:26Then make me believe it.
44:28Remove her from our lives.
44:35From London.
44:37Preferably abroad.
44:39So you are never again tempted to see her or her children for the rest of their lives.
44:48You don't require this of me, Frances.
44:53I do require it.
44:58I'm sorry.
45:06I'm sorry.
45:29How was your trip with Frances?
45:32Illuminating.
45:33I discovered how ill-equipped I am to be a foresight wife.
45:36Hmm.
45:38Well Frances will teach you all there is to know.
45:46She's already taught me a great deal.
45:58Was it that day in the cafe?
46:13With my friends?
46:14Is that when you changed your mind?
46:16I'm sorry, what?
46:17Or was it at the ballet?
46:19You were so quiet afterwards.
46:20Did something alarm you?
46:22I'm tired.
46:23I've had a taxing day.
46:25And was there really a telegram from your father?
46:30I told you there was.
46:31And does he actually have an issue with his heart?
46:33Why should you doubt my word?
46:34Because your mother assures me he's never been ill in his life.
46:36Do you recollect when we met, you were grieving, practically destitute?
47:01Now, you have luxury.
47:07Security.
47:09The chance to make your mark on London society.
47:12And what if that isn't what I want?
47:14Then I suggest you learn to want it.
47:21And count your blessings.
47:24You are my wife.
47:25And our life together can be exceedingly pleasant.
47:34Or it can be difficult.
47:37But the difficulty will be of your own making, not mine.
47:55and you do nothing.
47:56I want to beg there.
47:57You're my wife.
48:07I've been waiting for you.
48:11And what?
48:12You'd be waiting for me.
48:14I'm waiting.
48:20I'm waiting for you.
48:21It's me, darling.
48:30Irene?
48:32Irene, don't go.
48:34Come meet Phil.
48:41Irene, this is my fiancée, Phil.
48:45Phil, this is darling Irene.
48:48Delighted to meet you.
48:49The pleasure is all mine.
48:51I know you two are going to adore each other.
48:52We are.
48:53I absolutely insist.
48:54Who did you out, Hashi?
48:55Mary's going well, is it?
48:56No.
48:59Pooted you out, Hashi?
49:02Mary's going well, is it?
49:03Booted you out, Hashi?
49:19Mary's going well, is it?
49:33The boy's not thinking straight, why else would he take such a stance, about two children
49:41he's barely met?
49:44His own children?
49:48Yes, there is a pull, but it must be resisted, everything dear to him resides here.
50:03Trust me, you'll return.
50:19You really have no idea, do you?
50:21I admit it, I don't.
50:27Any chance for bed for the night?
50:33Well that's the lot, ten years of it.
50:49Sad.
50:50Sad.
50:51I think it's for the best.
50:53I do too.
50:56Well, goodbye.
50:57Yes, goodbye.
50:58Well, goodbye.
50:59Yes, goodbye.
51:00Goodbye.
51:01Goodbye.
51:02Goodbye.
51:03Goodbye.
51:04Yes, goodbye.
51:05Goodbye.
51:07Yes.
51:08Goodbye.
51:09Well, goodbye
51:18Yes, goodbye
51:39Yes, goodbye
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