The Forsyte Saga (2002– )

Chronicles the lives of three generations of the upper-middle-class British family, the Forsytes, from the 1870s to 1920.

Stars:

Damian Lewis, Gina McKee, Alistair Petrie

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Damian Lewis	...	Soames Forsyte (10 episodes, 2002-2003)
Gina McKee	...	Irene Forsyte (10 episodes, 2002-2003)
Alistair Petrie	...	George (10 episodes, 2002-2003)
Amanda Root	...	Winifred Dartie née Forsyte (10 episodes, 2002-2003)
Rupert Graves	...	Jolyon Forsyte Jr. (9 episodes, 2002-2003)
Gillian Kearney	...	June (9 episodes, 2002-2003)
Ben Miles	...	Montague Dartie (8 episodes, 2002-2003)
Ann Bell	...	Aunt Hester (7 episodes, 2002-2003)
Malcolm Raeburn	...	Parfitt (7 episodes, 2002-2003)
Beatriz Batarda	...	Annette Forsyte née Lamotte (6 episodes, 2002-2003)
Maggie Fox	...	Bilson (6 episodes, 2002-2003)
Julian Ovenden	...	Val Dartie (6 episodes, 2002-2003)
Amanda Ryan	...	Holly (6 episodes, 2002-2003)
John Carlisle	...	James Forsyte (6 episodes, 2002)
Barbara Flynn	...	Emily (6 episodes, 2002)
Jowanna Rose	...	Smither (5 episodes, 2002-2003)
Wendy Craig	...	Aunt Juley (5 episodes, 2002)

Storyline

The extended Forsyte family live a more than pleasant upper middle class life in Victorian and later Edwardian England. The two central characters are Soames Forsyte and his cousin Jolyon Forsyte. Soames is a solicitor, all proper and straight-laced. His love for the beautiful Irene is his only weakness as is his beautiful daughter Fleur. Jolyon is the opposite, a free-thinking artist who abandons his wife to live with his children's nanny. Their lives and their children's lives will intersect over 30 years bringing happiness to some and tragedy to others.

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Plot Keywords:

period piece | country house | upper class | tv mini series | male nudity | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

PBS - Forsyte family tree, links, bibliographies

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Forsyte Saga

Filming Locations:

Croxteth Hall, Croxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Granada Television, WGBH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

423 min 423 min (6 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jolyon: I have been asked to let you go.
Helene Hilmer: I'm not surprised. I was not born for this kind of life. I know I can be resentful sometimes, but I never expected to find myself in this situation.
Jolyon: The quality of your work is not in question.
Helene Hilmer: Oh, I see. I hope Mrs. Forsyte will provide me with a character.
Jolyon: You don't understand. There has been an implication that my conduct towards you has been improper. I have denied any impropriety, which, as you know, has been the case.
[long pause]
Jolyon: In my mind I am guilty of ...

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Connections

Version of The Forsyte Saga (1967)

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Soundtracks

"Irene's Song"
(End titles music)
Music by Geoffrey Burgon
Lyrics by Jacqueline Kroft
Performed by Bryn Terfel

User Reviews

Damian Lewis made this mini-series for me!

I truly enjoyed this mini-series. I felt that Damian Lewis' portrayal of Soames was truly award-winning. After seeing him in other roles (most notably Band of Brothers), I am even more impressed with his range. I also don't agree with those who felt that the Irene' should have been played by a "prettier" actress. I felt that Gina McKee's true beauty was exposed once you looked at the person inside, exactly as Irene's was. I would recommend this to anyone!