1 00:00:10,040 --> 00:00:11,840 'It was a momentous day 2 00:00:11,880 --> 00:00:16,800 'when June's mother remarried and they joined our family. 3 00:00:24,680 --> 00:00:27,760 'The illustrious Forsytes. 4 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:30,920 'Or so we like to think of ourselves. 5 00:00:30,960 --> 00:00:35,120 'The groom, my grandson, Jolyon. 6 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:38,040 'Newly returned from his escapades in Europe 7 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:41,800 'to take up his role as heir to the family firm. 8 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:46,560 'Much to the frustration of his cousin, Soames. 9 00:00:46,600 --> 00:00:48,080 'An ambitious soul. 10 00:00:48,120 --> 00:00:51,400 'Unwilling to play second fiddle to anyone.' 11 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:53,880 I wish your mother could have lived to see this day. 12 00:01:03,120 --> 00:01:04,840 She'll be the making of you. 13 00:01:10,960 --> 00:01:15,720 'Frances was a widow. Queen of high society. 14 00:01:15,760 --> 00:01:21,000 'Hand-picked to cement our status among the London elite.' 15 00:01:30,600 --> 00:01:35,480 'Of course, every family has its rivalries, its intrigues. 16 00:01:35,520 --> 00:01:40,280 'But on this great day of celebration, we put them aside.' 17 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:09,720 That one is my brother James's abode. 18 00:02:09,760 --> 00:02:12,560 But inside, it's not a patch on ours. 19 00:02:26,840 --> 00:02:28,920 You can see why my brother wanted her for Jo. 20 00:02:28,960 --> 00:02:30,280 She'll steady him, 21 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:33,680 put an end to all this running amok amid the fleshpots of Europe. 22 00:02:34,880 --> 00:02:36,600 But you could've had her. 23 00:02:36,640 --> 00:02:38,680 - I'd have made an offer. - I'm obliged to you, Pa. 24 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:41,920 But when the time comes, the bride will be of my choosing. 25 00:02:41,960 --> 00:02:44,280 Well, quite frankly, why would you want to burden yourself 26 00:02:44,320 --> 00:02:45,520 with an eight-year-old brat? 27 00:02:51,120 --> 00:02:53,560 My late husband invested with Forsyte and Co, 28 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:56,120 so you might think this is a natural progression. 29 00:02:56,160 --> 00:02:58,760 I'm a prime asset changing hands. 30 00:02:58,800 --> 00:03:00,920 And June has long needed a father figure. 31 00:03:03,720 --> 00:03:05,560 Go and be presented. 32 00:03:08,280 --> 00:03:11,760 Grandmama Ann is the head of our family. 33 00:03:19,360 --> 00:03:20,880 Do I have to like you? 34 00:03:20,920 --> 00:03:22,440 No. 35 00:03:22,480 --> 00:03:25,000 Cos I don't like anyone. 36 00:03:25,040 --> 00:03:26,760 It's a good decision. 37 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:30,480 Grandmama? 38 00:03:31,600 --> 00:03:32,960 This is June. 39 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:37,640 Do you know what a Forsyte is? 40 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:43,160 A Forsyte is someone who knows the value of stock. 41 00:03:44,320 --> 00:03:46,360 And family. And repute. 42 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:51,680 You must never ask questions, never contradict, 43 00:03:51,720 --> 00:03:55,480 and never, ever fail to come up to scratch. 44 00:03:57,200 --> 00:03:58,400 Don't scare her! 45 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:01,600 She needs to know what she's letting herself in for. 46 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:54,080 'Ten years on, 47 00:04:54,120 --> 00:04:56,880 'as June's 18th birthday approaches, 48 00:04:56,920 --> 00:05:00,320 'the peace and stability of the Forsyte world 49 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:02,720 'is about to be overturned.' 50 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:08,240 Explain to me why drawing is 51 00:05:08,280 --> 00:05:11,360 such a necessary accomplishment for cultured young ladies? 52 00:05:11,400 --> 00:05:13,240 What possible use could it be? 53 00:05:13,280 --> 00:05:15,120 It's exactly what your grandfather said to me 54 00:05:15,160 --> 00:05:16,360 when I joined the family firm. 55 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:17,920 But you used to love drawing. 56 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:20,520 I love many things. 57 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:22,840 Will you draw me. Please? 58 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:24,760 Just a quick sketch? 59 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:42,800 That is me! Exactly me! 60 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:44,640 Here. We'll be late for breakfast. 61 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:49,680 So, I was thinking... 62 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:52,600 ..for my birthday, instead of a ball, 63 00:05:52,640 --> 00:05:55,200 could we just have a picnic? 64 00:05:56,640 --> 00:05:58,800 Because your mother wouldn't for a moment 65 00:05:58,840 --> 00:06:01,800 mind cancelling the event she's been planning for the last ten years 66 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:10,400 So, what do we think of Charlie Armstrong? 67 00:06:10,440 --> 00:06:12,040 Is that Sir Roger's boy? 68 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:13,520 For what? 69 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:14,720 For June. 70 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:15,840 Does she like him? 71 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:17,320 Well, she's never met him. 72 00:06:17,360 --> 00:06:20,440 But I've invited the Armstrongs to the ball. 73 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:23,240 Along with the Latimers... 74 00:06:23,280 --> 00:06:25,240 - Tea. - Pallisters... 75 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:26,760 Railways. 76 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:27,880 ..Carterets... 77 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:29,360 Land. 78 00:06:29,400 --> 00:06:31,600 It's a question of who would most benefit the family. 79 00:06:31,640 --> 00:06:33,400 Miles Latimer? 80 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:35,120 Horatio Carteret? 81 00:06:35,160 --> 00:06:36,520 The Prince of Wales? 82 00:06:37,749 --> 00:06:39,360 I'm serious! 83 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:43,080 Hurry with your breakfast, we have an appointment in town. 84 00:06:43,120 --> 00:06:44,720 Where? 85 00:06:44,760 --> 00:06:47,920 The dressmaker. Your gown for the ball? 86 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:03,120 So, Pa, well, something rather exciting... 87 00:07:03,160 --> 00:07:06,320 - And costly? - A racehorse, Papa. 88 00:07:06,360 --> 00:07:07,680 Monty's found the very thing. 89 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:09,360 And when you know the gee-gees as I do... 90 00:07:10,520 --> 00:07:13,960 I'd hope, as my brother, you'd want to encourage my husband. 91 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:17,680 Just as when you wed, I'll happily take your wife under my wing. 92 00:07:17,720 --> 00:07:20,000 If ever there were a reason not to marry. 93 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:21,040 Who's marrying? 94 00:07:21,080 --> 00:07:23,920 Frances said she knows a dozen girls who'd make Soames a splendid wife. 95 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:26,320 Though I'm sure I don't know who'd be good enough. 96 00:07:26,360 --> 00:07:28,440 I believe she has several coming to June's ball. 97 00:07:28,480 --> 00:07:31,560 Well, thanks for the warning. I'll go in disguise. 98 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:34,120 Shall we be off, Pa? 99 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:03,160 - Thank you so much. - Thank you. 100 00:08:04,640 --> 00:08:07,400 Lady Carteret. 101 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:13,120 Dear. We were hoping to keep Miss Louisa to ourselves. 102 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:14,920 My apologies. 103 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:19,920 Do you know Mrs Frances Forsyte? And her daughter, June? 104 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:23,760 Good day to you. 105 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:25,560 How do you do? 106 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:28,800 We need a gown for June's 18th birthday ball. 107 00:08:28,840 --> 00:08:30,720 I hope you received our invitation? 108 00:08:30,760 --> 00:08:32,920 So kind. 109 00:08:34,120 --> 00:08:37,200 Try not to let Mrs Forsyte monopolise you. 110 00:08:46,120 --> 00:08:48,880 - If you'd please remove your coat? - Yes. 111 00:08:50,040 --> 00:08:51,920 Obviously, this has to go. 112 00:08:51,960 --> 00:08:54,120 Sadly, she's been influenced by her father, 113 00:08:54,160 --> 00:08:56,080 who has his own eccentric views on fashion. 114 00:08:56,120 --> 00:08:58,440 Like wearing clothes which actually let you move. 115 00:08:58,480 --> 00:09:02,040 So, a tight waistline, a bustle, potentially a train... 116 00:09:02,080 --> 00:09:05,480 Certainly, madam. If I may first take measurements? 117 00:09:07,320 --> 00:09:08,640 Yes, of course. 118 00:09:12,880 --> 00:09:14,920 I've other calls to make. I'll return. 119 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:53,240 - Morning. - Morning. 120 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:05,680 For half a century, we have been pre-eminent 121 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:08,120 among London's stockbroking elite. 122 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:12,240 But lately, young upstarts have been snapping at our heels. 123 00:10:12,280 --> 00:10:14,320 So, how do we maintain our supremacy? 124 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:16,920 By not resting on our laurels. 125 00:10:16,960 --> 00:10:18,720 By seeking out new investments, 126 00:10:18,760 --> 00:10:21,480 new markets, by keeping our ear to the ground 127 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:24,320 for information that we may be able to turn to our advantage. 128 00:10:24,360 --> 00:10:25,640 I have something. 129 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,360 Soames. 130 00:10:28,360 --> 00:10:32,600 Sir Roger Armstrong, Durham Mining Co, is about to croak. 131 00:10:32,655 --> 00:10:34,535 Good God, he's barely fifty. 132 00:10:34,575 --> 00:10:36,735 Of course, the family keeps it close to their chest. 133 00:10:36,760 --> 00:10:38,320 Who'll be taking over? 134 00:10:38,360 --> 00:10:41,160 - The young lad, Charlie Armstrong. - That wastrel? 135 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:44,360 - Never done a day's work in his life. - Precisely the point. 136 00:10:44,400 --> 00:10:46,920 When the news breaks, the share price will plummet. 137 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:48,040 Not necessarily. 138 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:50,160 Could hold steady, if there's no loss of confidence. 139 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:51,920 We should sell. 140 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:54,680 - Our stock, clients' stock... - Thus ensuring a loss of confidence? 141 00:10:54,720 --> 00:10:57,240 So, where do you suggest our loyalties lie? 142 00:10:57,280 --> 00:10:59,920 You know as well as I a massive sale of stock will panic the markets. 143 00:10:59,960 --> 00:11:02,680 And some of our clients have their entire savings invested with us. 144 00:11:02,720 --> 00:11:04,240 If enough shareholders got together, 145 00:11:04,280 --> 00:11:07,280 they could force the company to appoint a steadier hand. 146 00:11:07,468 --> 00:11:08,948 Confidence could be restored. 147 00:11:14,793 --> 00:11:16,353 Excellent. Anything else? 148 00:11:18,760 --> 00:11:20,400 Have a good day. Onward. 149 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:26,920 - Obviously, we'll sell. - Obviously. 150 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:32,480 Your mother is very beautiful. 151 00:11:34,720 --> 00:11:36,200 I don't take after her. 152 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:37,920 Perhaps you favour your father? 153 00:11:38,178 --> 00:11:39,458 Stepfather. 154 00:11:40,061 --> 00:11:41,501 Is he a good one? 155 00:11:41,916 --> 00:11:46,436 The best. Without him, I'd have ran away to sea. 156 00:11:48,320 --> 00:11:50,120 What would you be if you could choose? 157 00:11:50,979 --> 00:11:52,042 Free. 158 00:11:52,560 --> 00:11:57,000 To go where I like, meet who I want, choose my own gowns. 159 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:00,600 And you? 160 00:12:00,640 --> 00:12:05,320 Would you be anything other than the best-kept secret in London? 161 00:12:06,840 --> 00:12:08,480 I'm content. 162 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:46,800 My father was a visionary in every way 163 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:48,800 except for one fatal flaw. 164 00:12:48,840 --> 00:12:50,720 His insistence that the company be passed 165 00:12:50,760 --> 00:12:54,000 from eldest son to eldest son, regardless of merit or aptitude. 166 00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:55,040 Ridiculous. 167 00:12:55,080 --> 00:12:58,120 My brother's had his moments, the company's prospered. 168 00:12:58,160 --> 00:13:01,680 But as for Jo, our so-called heir apparent... 169 00:13:01,720 --> 00:13:05,680 well, far inferior to you in every way. 170 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:09,520 Still, there's a long way to go before my uncle dies. 171 00:13:09,560 --> 00:13:11,120 And by that time... 172 00:13:11,160 --> 00:13:13,773 Jo's utter unfitness for leadership will be clear. 173 00:13:13,872 --> 00:13:18,398 Whereas you will have demonstrated your credentials. 174 00:14:24,592 --> 00:14:25,904 Papa! 175 00:14:28,473 --> 00:14:31,575 You are more like your mother than you know. 176 00:14:31,600 --> 00:14:33,600 She used to tell me we had too much fire. 177 00:14:33,640 --> 00:14:35,280 I almost wish I didn't. 178 00:14:35,320 --> 00:14:38,440 When she died, I wanted you to have a less fraught profession, 179 00:14:38,480 --> 00:14:39,960 but now I think I was wrong. 180 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,840 Had we stayed in Paris, 181 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:45,000 you would not have had to scratch about London for tuition. 182 00:14:45,040 --> 00:14:48,600 But then I would not have met your dear stepmother, 183 00:14:48,640 --> 00:14:49,720 and then where would we be? 184 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:51,120 Lost... 185 00:14:51,160 --> 00:14:54,120 entirely without the sanity of an outside perspective. 186 00:14:54,160 --> 00:14:55,320 My dear... 187 00:14:57,880 --> 00:14:59,360 ..the ballet, 188 00:14:59,620 --> 00:15:02,840 - it's simply... - Not a respectable profession? 189 00:15:02,880 --> 00:15:05,400 Well, you can't deny it attracts women of ill repute. 190 00:15:05,440 --> 00:15:08,880 And artists. Of which my mother was one. 191 00:15:08,920 --> 00:15:09,960 And so must you be. 192 00:15:16,240 --> 00:15:19,040 Madame Lanner says there's no more she can teach me here. 193 00:15:19,080 --> 00:15:20,840 She thinks I should return to Paris, 194 00:15:20,880 --> 00:15:22,920 take my chance with the corps de ballet. 195 00:15:22,960 --> 00:15:23,960 If they'll have me. 196 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,520 As for further securing our heritage, 197 00:15:26,560 --> 00:15:29,960 it's high time you were seeking an advantageous match. 198 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,240 Look. 199 00:15:55,419 --> 00:15:56,619 Papa? 200 00:15:57,232 --> 00:15:59,232 Papa, what is it? Your heart again? I knew it. 201 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:02,440 - I knew it! - I said we shouldn't go out. 202 00:16:02,480 --> 00:16:05,240 You were told to stay indoors and keep still. I'll see you at home. 203 00:16:05,280 --> 00:16:07,640 - Here, Papa, lean on me. - May I be of assistance? Sir! 204 00:16:07,680 --> 00:16:09,600 How thoughtful. My husband has taken a turn. 205 00:16:09,640 --> 00:16:12,000 - Here, permit me. - You're very kind. 206 00:16:12,040 --> 00:16:14,160 May I call you a carriage? Where do you live? Putney. 207 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:16,000 How generous of you, Mr...? 208 00:16:16,040 --> 00:16:17,960 - Forsyte. - Forsyte? 209 00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:20,560 Forsyte? 210 00:16:20,890 --> 00:16:22,320 Of Fitzalan Terrace? 211 00:16:25,408 --> 00:16:28,688 Clarissa Heron. Honoured to make your acquaintance. 212 00:16:28,720 --> 00:16:31,720 And yours. Wait here. I'll fetch you a carriage. 213 00:16:34,080 --> 00:16:36,200 So obliging of you, sir. 214 00:16:37,240 --> 00:16:39,513 Let me give you my card, Miss...? 215 00:16:39,538 --> 00:16:41,295 Heron. Irene. 216 00:16:46,760 --> 00:16:49,360 Soames Forsyte. A pleasure. 217 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:18,600 Tell me about your day. 218 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:22,360 I was measured for my gown. 219 00:17:23,480 --> 00:17:26,120 And Mama told me who was coming to my ball. 220 00:17:26,160 --> 00:17:27,720 Anyone you know? 221 00:17:27,760 --> 00:17:33,240 A few dull cousins and a torrent of "people who matter". 222 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:37,320 No doubt you'll be flounced up like a meringue 223 00:17:37,360 --> 00:17:39,280 and served up for dessert. 224 00:17:39,320 --> 00:17:40,543 You guessed. 225 00:17:43,400 --> 00:17:44,960 I brought you these, Grandmama. 226 00:17:45,000 --> 00:17:47,280 Sweet boy. 227 00:17:51,120 --> 00:17:53,280 Show Grandmama the drawing. 228 00:17:59,029 --> 00:18:00,149 Isn't it wonderful? 229 00:18:03,600 --> 00:18:05,000 Don't encourage him. 230 00:18:05,040 --> 00:18:06,200 No, seriously... 231 00:18:07,520 --> 00:18:08,600 ..don't. 232 00:18:10,680 --> 00:18:14,400 It isn't that the Forsytes dislike art. 233 00:18:14,470 --> 00:18:17,920 They understand its value, provided they can buy it and sell it. 234 00:18:18,170 --> 00:18:20,725 Just they don't care for the artists. 235 00:18:21,099 --> 00:18:24,499 And they certainly don't wish to be related to them. 236 00:18:37,564 --> 00:18:40,164 Do we really have to be thinking of a match for June? 237 00:18:40,400 --> 00:18:42,960 The darling girl is an asset. 238 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:45,200 To be deployed strategically. 239 00:18:46,440 --> 00:18:47,560 As I was... 240 00:18:48,720 --> 00:18:51,080 Hand-picked to ready you for rule. 241 00:18:56,978 --> 00:18:58,978 If only I was the ruling type. 242 00:19:00,393 --> 00:19:01,913 You are, my love. 243 00:19:44,200 --> 00:19:47,200 - Are you coming, Mama? - You said you'd read to us. 244 00:19:47,240 --> 00:19:49,840 I will, my darlings. Let me just finish this. 245 00:20:00,160 --> 00:20:04,680 You must write to Madame Grasse in Montmartre. 246 00:20:05,000 --> 00:20:06,760 Hopefully she'll have a room. 247 00:20:07,961 --> 00:20:12,655 Yes, Papa, but my first priority is to get you well again. 248 00:20:12,680 --> 00:20:17,200 Never compromise. You hold fast to your passion. 249 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:20,120 You have the means to pursue it. 250 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:22,560 In my will... 251 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:27,440 Why are you saying this? 252 00:20:41,120 --> 00:20:42,920 Set me a place. 253 00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:46,000 Frances omitted to order tripe, 254 00:20:46,040 --> 00:20:49,040 and I cannot abide breakfast without offal. 255 00:20:53,880 --> 00:20:57,800 Sir Jimmy Buckland's had electric lamps installed at his house. 256 00:20:57,840 --> 00:20:59,240 Blighter must be coining it in! 257 00:20:59,280 --> 00:21:02,840 I believe your brother's considering them for next door. 258 00:21:04,040 --> 00:21:05,520 Look into it, Soames. 259 00:21:05,560 --> 00:21:08,200 I'll be damned if he gets them before we do. 260 00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:09,760 Quite right, too. It's imperative. 261 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:22,560 Well, you must be delighted. 262 00:21:23,720 --> 00:21:26,360 The will is entirely weighted in your favour. 263 00:21:27,480 --> 00:21:29,760 Purely to cover my expenses in Paris. 264 00:21:30,840 --> 00:21:33,400 But your share amply covers the lease on this house. 265 00:21:34,880 --> 00:21:37,120 With no change to your manner of living. 266 00:22:17,360 --> 00:22:18,950 My sincere condolences. 267 00:22:20,680 --> 00:22:24,240 I saw the notice and felt compelled to pay my respects. 268 00:22:25,560 --> 00:22:27,280 That's so kind of you. 269 00:22:38,844 --> 00:22:40,684 He was my dearest friend. 270 00:22:42,429 --> 00:22:45,069 I hope family and friends will rally round. 271 00:22:46,148 --> 00:22:48,068 My stepmother is my only family. 272 00:22:50,082 --> 00:22:51,747 Mr Forsyte! 273 00:22:56,640 --> 00:23:00,120 We are bereft. I doubt we shall ever recover. 274 00:23:00,160 --> 00:23:02,480 - If there's anything I can do... - There is. 275 00:23:02,520 --> 00:23:06,000 My husband's financial affairs... quite baffling. 276 00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:10,160 Any light you could shed... I'm entirely at your service. 277 00:23:15,960 --> 00:23:19,680 So, what I've done is create the impression of a corset, 278 00:23:19,720 --> 00:23:21,240 but without the whalebone structure. 279 00:23:21,280 --> 00:23:23,080 Where did you learn all this? 280 00:23:23,120 --> 00:23:26,480 I used to be a lady's maid and had to repair her dresses. 281 00:23:26,520 --> 00:23:28,000 Then when I came to London, 282 00:23:28,040 --> 00:23:31,040 I took in mending and set up as a seamstress. 283 00:23:31,080 --> 00:23:32,280 Are you coming, Mama? 284 00:23:32,320 --> 00:23:36,162 Er... Excuse me, we normally have tea at this hour. 285 00:23:36,560 --> 00:23:38,080 Would you like to join us? 286 00:23:39,680 --> 00:23:41,960 Yes, please. I'm ravenous! 287 00:23:48,600 --> 00:23:50,480 What I'd give for your life. 288 00:23:50,520 --> 00:23:52,520 - It's so simple. - Thank you. 289 00:23:52,560 --> 00:23:54,440 Straightforward. 290 00:23:54,480 --> 00:23:57,440 Honestly, you don't know how lucky you are. 291 00:24:06,459 --> 00:24:07,928 Signature here. 292 00:24:08,455 --> 00:24:10,255 And have you had chance 293 00:24:10,280 --> 00:24:12,680 to look over the contracts for the Blackfriars purchase? 294 00:24:12,720 --> 00:24:14,760 - Remind me. - Land adjacent to the river, 295 00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:17,360 acquired by the company, with a view to development. 296 00:24:17,400 --> 00:24:20,840 Yes, canny piece of business. This is your doing, Jo tells me? 297 00:24:20,880 --> 00:24:22,520 Well, I can't take all the credit. 298 00:24:22,560 --> 00:24:23,600 As the firm's attorney, 299 00:24:23,640 --> 00:24:25,600 your judgement is highly regarded, Mr Cole. 300 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:34,320 Please, come with me. 301 00:24:34,360 --> 00:24:36,600 Thank you. 302 00:24:48,624 --> 00:24:51,160 Any savings, property? 303 00:24:51,200 --> 00:24:53,440 My father's wealth was largely in shares. 304 00:24:53,480 --> 00:24:55,840 He was retired, and lived off the dividends. 305 00:24:56,215 --> 00:24:57,575 Yes. 306 00:24:58,454 --> 00:24:59,976 Yes, I see. 307 00:25:11,366 --> 00:25:13,318 Would you excuse me for a moment? 308 00:25:20,760 --> 00:25:22,480 Any update on the Durham share price? 309 00:25:22,770 --> 00:25:25,610 Yes, as a matter of fact... 310 00:25:27,272 --> 00:25:28,851 Congratulations. 311 00:25:29,295 --> 00:25:30,365 You did it. 312 00:25:31,585 --> 00:25:32,825 You off-loaded every share. 313 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:35,240 You went behind my back, 314 00:25:35,280 --> 00:25:37,400 knowing we had agreed to try and save the company. 315 00:25:37,440 --> 00:25:39,480 I considered it the best course of action. 316 00:25:39,520 --> 00:25:42,600 Did you? Leaving no time to finalise a rescue package. 317 00:25:42,640 --> 00:25:44,520 So the company has collapsed. 318 00:25:44,560 --> 00:25:45,560 It has. 319 00:25:45,600 --> 00:25:48,800 Which you knew would happen, and still you went ahead with it, 320 00:25:48,840 --> 00:25:50,880 disregarding all the consequences. 321 00:25:50,920 --> 00:25:54,200 The consequences... are that I've succeeded 322 00:25:54,240 --> 00:25:56,520 in protecting the bulk of our clients. 323 00:26:00,280 --> 00:26:03,040 Do you have a moment to look at some contracts? 324 00:26:20,720 --> 00:26:24,360 So, I see that the majority of Professor Heron's estate 325 00:26:24,400 --> 00:26:26,880 was invested in a mining company. 326 00:26:27,365 --> 00:26:30,127 - The Durham Mining Company? - Yes. 327 00:26:36,200 --> 00:26:37,720 Ruined. 328 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:38,880 Utterly! 329 00:26:41,880 --> 00:26:44,040 How could your father let this happen? 330 00:26:44,095 --> 00:26:47,015 As Mr Forsyte explained, stock rises and falls. 331 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:48,160 It's no-one's fault. 332 00:26:48,185 --> 00:26:49,305 But how are we to live? 333 00:26:49,360 --> 00:26:51,520 We cannot entertain, pay calls... 334 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:55,080 even leave the house without risking ignominy. 335 00:26:57,262 --> 00:26:58,902 And I cannot go to Paris. 336 00:27:29,000 --> 00:27:32,440 Well, shall we go and pay our weekly homage to the emperor? 337 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:37,040 I'd pay a fortune not to endure my brother's wittering. 338 00:27:37,080 --> 00:27:38,360 All smiles for Grandmama? 339 00:27:41,680 --> 00:27:44,040 I was thinking to go to Bath next month. 340 00:27:44,080 --> 00:27:45,400 What nonsense. 341 00:27:45,440 --> 00:27:48,480 Harrogate's far superior if you really know your waters. 342 00:27:49,231 --> 00:27:51,880 Is this...? Sure this is real Old Worcester? 343 00:27:52,990 --> 00:27:54,614 Think my brother's been diddled. 344 00:27:58,440 --> 00:28:00,520 The Carterets and Latimers have confirmed, 345 00:28:00,560 --> 00:28:03,040 but, for some reason, the Armstrongs have sent their regrets. 346 00:28:03,380 --> 00:28:04,900 I can think of a few reasons. 347 00:28:04,925 --> 00:28:07,615 Four pits, 2,000 jobs, and a family in mourning. 348 00:28:07,640 --> 00:28:08,680 Need we revisit this? 349 00:28:08,720 --> 00:28:12,600 I realise it's inconvenient to be reminded. 350 00:28:12,625 --> 00:28:16,143 - We can't afford to be sentimental. - Can we afford to be human? 351 00:28:38,118 --> 00:28:39,409 Do excuse us. 352 00:28:47,000 --> 00:28:48,280 A disagreement at the office. 353 00:28:48,320 --> 00:28:50,000 - Yes. - Usual story. 354 00:28:50,040 --> 00:28:52,920 Soames the pragmatist, Jo the hothead. 355 00:28:52,960 --> 00:28:54,480 Most unseemly. 356 00:28:55,423 --> 00:28:57,560 Sets a very poor example to the clerks. 357 00:29:20,760 --> 00:29:22,280 Will you ever learn? 358 00:29:23,280 --> 00:29:24,680 I shouldn't think so. 359 00:29:44,520 --> 00:29:49,520 Dear boy, just can't help himself, he's too impulsive by half. 360 00:29:49,560 --> 00:29:51,640 For the firm, or the world in general? 361 00:29:51,680 --> 00:29:52,800 Both. 362 00:29:52,840 --> 00:29:54,680 Ours is a cut-throat business. 363 00:29:54,720 --> 00:29:58,520 And Soames, you see, and James, they are hard-headed, 364 00:29:58,560 --> 00:30:00,000 whereas Jo is... 365 00:30:00,040 --> 00:30:02,040 Led by the heart? 366 00:30:02,775 --> 00:30:04,960 But to prosper, truly, 367 00:30:05,000 --> 00:30:09,160 as we have done, one has to be cold, unsentimental. 368 00:30:09,387 --> 00:30:11,227 As I have been my whole life. 369 00:30:11,751 --> 00:30:14,504 And yet, lately, I have regretted sometimes. 370 00:30:15,836 --> 00:30:17,116 Well... 371 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:21,640 ..easy to say when one has amassed a great fortune. 372 00:30:23,440 --> 00:30:26,560 I believe the boy has the makings of a fine leader. 373 00:30:27,760 --> 00:30:29,560 Once he has acquired a little more... 374 00:30:29,600 --> 00:30:30,880 Ruthlessness? 375 00:30:32,629 --> 00:30:34,980 Yes. Of course, I know little of business, 376 00:30:35,642 --> 00:30:37,842 but might there ever be a circumstance 377 00:30:38,238 --> 00:30:41,360 or a need for Jolyon to step up... 378 00:30:42,960 --> 00:30:44,840 ..would he then not see the necessity 379 00:30:44,865 --> 00:30:46,785 of acquiring a little more steel? 380 00:30:48,131 --> 00:30:49,571 Quite possibly. 381 00:30:49,596 --> 00:30:52,636 Whilst absolutely retaining his principles. 382 00:30:54,550 --> 00:30:56,910 So, what would this circumstance be? 383 00:31:18,920 --> 00:31:20,246 The sheer... 384 00:31:20,996 --> 00:31:23,556 extravagance of this ball... 385 00:31:24,511 --> 00:31:27,160 ..of my life, of this place... 386 00:31:28,826 --> 00:31:31,546 I'm glad you're aware of the advantages you've been given. 387 00:31:31,720 --> 00:31:33,262 But I wish we were poor. 388 00:31:33,640 --> 00:31:38,200 My dressmaker in Soho, her life... it's simple. 389 00:31:38,240 --> 00:31:41,269 She works hard, she's an artist, but... 390 00:31:42,160 --> 00:31:43,720 she answers to no-one. 391 00:31:44,541 --> 00:31:49,981 No strictures, no rules, no obligation to marry well. 392 00:31:50,006 --> 00:31:52,240 Well, there's no obligation to marry at all. 393 00:31:53,123 --> 00:31:55,476 Isn't there? In this family? 394 00:32:03,399 --> 00:32:04,799 Grandmama. 395 00:32:08,415 --> 00:32:11,615 Uncanny, how like you she is. 396 00:32:11,640 --> 00:32:14,480 And not even a Forsyte born. 397 00:32:14,520 --> 00:32:16,648 So, she might still escape. 398 00:32:18,003 --> 00:32:19,297 Will you? 399 00:32:23,320 --> 00:32:24,800 On my wedding day, 400 00:32:24,840 --> 00:32:28,087 I stood in this very room, brimming with hope, 401 00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:31,102 my whole life ahead of me. 402 00:32:31,946 --> 00:32:32,954 And then? 403 00:32:35,760 --> 00:32:37,640 I became a Forsyte. 404 00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:47,120 You won't be content till we haven't a stick to sit on. 405 00:32:47,145 --> 00:32:48,865 Well, what choice do we have? 406 00:32:48,890 --> 00:32:51,050 How else do you propose to shore up our future? 407 00:33:00,674 --> 00:33:04,462 There are other ways... that don't involve beggaring ourselves. 408 00:33:04,880 --> 00:33:07,120 Especially when one is in one's prime. 409 00:33:25,320 --> 00:33:27,520 Have we some appointment? 410 00:33:27,552 --> 00:33:30,632 - I wasn't aware. - Good heavens, is that... 411 00:33:31,680 --> 00:33:33,320 It's... 412 00:33:33,360 --> 00:33:35,360 Mr Forsyte. Did he invite us? 413 00:33:52,800 --> 00:33:54,560 Ha, bravo! 414 00:34:12,752 --> 00:34:13,993 Hello? 415 00:34:15,920 --> 00:34:16,920 Take this. 416 00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:17,960 Ha! 417 00:34:20,600 --> 00:34:21,800 Mrs Heron. 418 00:34:22,960 --> 00:34:23,993 Miss Heron. 419 00:34:25,920 --> 00:34:28,720 - So good of you to come. - Marvellous sport, polo. 420 00:34:29,760 --> 00:34:30,880 I've long been a fan. 421 00:34:31,456 --> 00:34:34,285 I like to keep active. Desk work is stifling. 422 00:34:34,996 --> 00:34:36,520 Do you enjoy sports, Miss Heron? 423 00:34:36,545 --> 00:34:38,385 Tennis and archery are my favourites. 424 00:34:39,753 --> 00:34:42,233 - May I offer you some tea? - How delightful. 425 00:34:48,480 --> 00:34:50,200 So, tonight. 426 00:34:50,240 --> 00:34:51,800 At what hour? 427 00:34:53,040 --> 00:34:54,280 Leave it to me. 428 00:34:55,400 --> 00:34:58,240 I know how to time things for maximum effect. 429 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:14,880 Well... 430 00:35:16,280 --> 00:35:17,360 ..show me. 431 00:35:24,600 --> 00:35:28,520 I realise it's the function of youth to aggravate its elders, 432 00:35:28,560 --> 00:35:30,560 but could you occasionally resist the impulse, 433 00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:33,560 and allow me to take some pleasure in my child? 434 00:35:33,600 --> 00:35:34,960 Can you? 435 00:35:36,480 --> 00:35:37,480 Do you? 436 00:35:37,520 --> 00:35:40,640 Contrary to what you might think, often. 437 00:35:41,920 --> 00:35:43,895 And if I seem to dictate, 438 00:35:44,561 --> 00:35:47,080 that is only because I was also once your age, 439 00:35:47,120 --> 00:35:48,960 and I thought I knew best. 440 00:35:50,043 --> 00:35:51,202 And did you? 441 00:35:52,217 --> 00:35:53,320 I did not. 442 00:35:54,952 --> 00:35:56,352 So, humour me. 443 00:35:57,560 --> 00:36:01,560 And allow me sometimes to offer you the benefit of hindsight. 444 00:36:03,680 --> 00:36:08,120 As long as you allow me to make my own mistakes. 445 00:36:08,160 --> 00:36:09,840 I will try. 446 00:36:15,148 --> 00:36:16,988 And now may I see? 447 00:36:40,360 --> 00:36:43,600 No, Hannah. It's impossible. I-I can't. 448 00:36:43,640 --> 00:36:45,313 There's a carriage here waiting to take you. 449 00:37:26,094 --> 00:37:29,440 It will take time. I must replace the entire panel. 450 00:37:29,480 --> 00:37:33,120 Please be as quick as you can. The guests will soon be arriving. 451 00:37:43,320 --> 00:37:46,000 Sir Stanley and Lady Carteret. 452 00:37:50,520 --> 00:37:54,720 Miss Olivia and the Honourable Horatio Carteret. 453 00:37:58,760 --> 00:38:01,600 Mr and Mrs Isaac Cole. 454 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:09,000 And what are Horatio's plans after Cambridge? 455 00:38:09,040 --> 00:38:11,000 I hope we'll see more of him in London. 456 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:14,800 My grandson and his sister have a very full calendar, 457 00:38:14,840 --> 00:38:16,840 as I'm sure you'll appreciate. 458 00:38:17,960 --> 00:38:21,000 - Mr Forsyte. - She'd do very well for you. 459 00:38:21,040 --> 00:38:22,680 Elevate us no end. 460 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:26,520 Not wishing to upstage June's occasion, 461 00:38:26,560 --> 00:38:29,560 but... Mrs Cole and I have some news. 462 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:33,600 The Cole dynasty is about to produce an heir. 463 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:36,400 That's tremendous! 464 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:38,440 - Any advice? - On fatherhood? 465 00:38:38,809 --> 00:38:42,012 - Hardly think I'm the expert. - June might disagree. 466 00:38:42,686 --> 00:38:45,206 Sir. Miss June is on her way. 467 00:38:46,560 --> 00:38:48,000 Would you excuse me? 468 00:39:13,840 --> 00:39:16,120 Miss June Forsyte. 469 00:40:20,920 --> 00:40:24,560 Lord, he was dull as ditchwater. 470 00:40:26,798 --> 00:40:29,175 - Will you dance with me? - I don't think I should. 471 00:40:29,200 --> 00:40:31,240 Your mother has a whole list of eligibles lined up. 472 00:40:31,280 --> 00:40:33,760 - Please! - Come on. 473 00:41:33,880 --> 00:41:36,400 My dear friends and family... 474 00:41:37,440 --> 00:41:40,920 ..we are here to celebrate our beloved June. 475 00:41:43,800 --> 00:41:46,004 Her entry into society. 476 00:41:46,360 --> 00:41:50,400 For what is life but a series of entrances and exits? 477 00:41:50,440 --> 00:41:53,567 As one steps out, another steps aside. 478 00:41:53,815 --> 00:41:56,415 As chairman of Forsyte and Co, 479 00:41:56,440 --> 00:42:01,480 I have laboured long for the greater glory in our little empire. 480 00:42:02,058 --> 00:42:03,778 But now I am wondering, 481 00:42:03,833 --> 00:42:07,593 has the time come for me to pass over the reins? 482 00:42:10,362 --> 00:42:11,602 To my son... 483 00:42:12,520 --> 00:42:13,528 ..Jo. 484 00:42:16,335 --> 00:42:20,135 I tell you this now not to distract from your special day, 485 00:42:20,160 --> 00:42:21,640 but to rather augment it. 486 00:42:21,898 --> 00:42:24,271 A double celebration, if you will. 487 00:42:25,057 --> 00:42:29,397 To my son and granddaughter both stepping up. 488 00:42:52,120 --> 00:42:54,840 Mrs Byrne? Mrs Byrne. A moment. 489 00:42:54,880 --> 00:42:57,160 There's someone I want you to meet. 490 00:42:57,286 --> 00:42:58,287 Papa. 491 00:42:58,567 --> 00:43:02,007 Papa, may I introduce you to a new friend, 492 00:43:02,040 --> 00:43:05,760 and the most wonderful dressmaker, Mrs Louisa Byrne. 493 00:43:08,200 --> 00:43:10,200 I have to speak with my cousins. 494 00:43:16,920 --> 00:43:18,840 Er... I... 495 00:43:18,880 --> 00:43:21,680 I hope June is pleased with her gown? 496 00:43:23,080 --> 00:43:24,360 How are you here? 497 00:43:25,835 --> 00:43:27,795 Your wife came to my shop. 498 00:43:29,160 --> 00:43:30,720 How long have you been...? 499 00:43:30,760 --> 00:43:33,040 ..in Soho? A long time. 500 00:43:34,600 --> 00:43:36,160 And are you married? 501 00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:38,800 Widowed. 502 00:43:40,959 --> 00:43:42,159 Since when? 503 00:43:43,418 --> 00:43:44,577 Many years. 504 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:49,280 And you didn't think to tell me? 505 00:43:54,080 --> 00:43:56,120 Our lives are very different now. 506 00:43:57,200 --> 00:43:59,080 - I... - I must go. 507 00:44:12,880 --> 00:44:13,880 Louisa! 508 00:44:16,600 --> 00:44:17,880 After I left Venice, you... 509 00:44:19,200 --> 00:44:20,400 You promised to write. 510 00:44:20,440 --> 00:44:23,240 It was a difficult time, we were travelling. 511 00:44:24,046 --> 00:44:25,966 I had no way of reaching you. 512 00:44:26,639 --> 00:44:28,919 Nothing could ever have come of it. 513 00:44:30,053 --> 00:44:32,973 I was a lady's maid. You were the heir to a dynasty. 514 00:44:35,080 --> 00:44:36,167 I loved you. 515 00:44:39,135 --> 00:44:41,015 You would not have been allowed to love me. 516 00:44:45,080 --> 00:44:46,360 I must go. 517 00:44:47,227 --> 00:44:48,867 God bless you, Jo. 518 00:45:07,800 --> 00:45:09,960 Interesting decision. 519 00:45:09,985 --> 00:45:11,705 But you approve? 520 00:45:11,963 --> 00:45:13,883 Are you prepared? 521 00:45:14,745 --> 00:45:16,025 Is he? 522 00:45:18,640 --> 00:45:20,987 My brother would never have come to this alone. 523 00:45:21,935 --> 00:45:23,135 It's her doing. 524 00:45:23,581 --> 00:45:25,040 And hats off to her. 525 00:45:26,237 --> 00:45:29,357 A man needs an ambitious wife if he's to scale the heights. 526 00:45:31,120 --> 00:45:32,640 Wasted mission, of course. 527 00:45:32,687 --> 00:45:35,682 The firm will go to the dogs with him in charge. 528 00:45:36,280 --> 00:45:38,160 He simply never had the killer instinct. 529 00:45:38,185 --> 00:45:39,345 No matter. 530 00:45:39,370 --> 00:45:40,850 Others do. 531 00:45:52,040 --> 00:45:53,080 So... 532 00:45:54,200 --> 00:45:56,120 ..had you the least idea? 533 00:45:59,200 --> 00:46:00,760 Your father's announcement? 534 00:46:01,868 --> 00:46:02,869 Yes. 535 00:46:04,640 --> 00:46:08,400 What on earth possessed him? I never knew him to be so impulsive. 536 00:46:08,440 --> 00:46:11,520 One wonders what he was like in his youth. 537 00:46:11,560 --> 00:46:13,480 Quite feral, I should imagine. 538 00:46:13,688 --> 00:46:16,211 - Not unlike yourself. - Me? 539 00:46:16,840 --> 00:46:20,440 Well, rumour has it, on your grand tour, 540 00:46:20,480 --> 00:46:24,375 you blazed across Europe, leaving a trail of broken hearts. 541 00:46:25,362 --> 00:46:26,482 And why not? 542 00:46:27,880 --> 00:46:30,240 We all deserve our moments of madness. 543 00:46:34,440 --> 00:46:36,160 And then we grow up. 544 00:46:39,480 --> 00:46:41,040 And then we grow up. 545 00:47:17,880 --> 00:47:19,080 Don't move. 546 00:47:49,080 --> 00:47:51,080 'My apologies for calling unannounced.' 547 00:47:51,120 --> 00:47:54,280 I'm afraid my stepmother's out. May I tell her you called? 548 00:47:54,320 --> 00:47:55,680 By all means. 549 00:47:55,720 --> 00:47:57,600 Forgive my presumption, but... 550 00:47:57,640 --> 00:48:00,920 since I first met you and Mrs Heron, 551 00:48:00,960 --> 00:48:04,480 well, I suspect you've noticed where my attentions have been directed. 552 00:48:06,480 --> 00:48:07,600 I have. 553 00:48:10,840 --> 00:48:13,320 And may I just say... 554 00:48:14,560 --> 00:48:17,280 ..my stepmother is an admirable woman. 555 00:48:19,760 --> 00:48:21,400 Y-Your stepmother? 556 00:48:21,611 --> 00:48:22,740 Yes. 557 00:48:25,520 --> 00:48:29,360 I sense perhaps a slight confusion. 558 00:48:29,400 --> 00:48:32,760 Admirable as Mrs Heron is, 559 00:48:32,800 --> 00:48:36,200 she's not, in fact, the primary motivation for my visit. 560 00:48:39,720 --> 00:48:44,800 Miss Heron. I'm aware that your life must be in turmoil. 561 00:48:44,840 --> 00:48:48,240 The loss of your father, your financial difficulties. 562 00:48:49,240 --> 00:48:54,760 All I ask is to be considered a friend, a-a companion. 563 00:48:54,800 --> 00:48:56,760 - To me? - To you. 564 00:48:59,196 --> 00:49:00,436 Will you allow that? 565 00:49:01,680 --> 00:49:05,460 A friend... would be most welcome. 566 00:49:38,960 --> 00:49:41,582 And if you do your lessons well, 567 00:49:42,240 --> 00:49:44,640 perhaps when I've finished Miss Carteret's gown, 568 00:49:44,680 --> 00:49:48,400 we might go to the park and eat ices. 569 00:49:48,440 --> 00:49:49,880 May we, please? 570 00:49:51,898 --> 00:49:53,898 That'll be the laundress. 571 00:49:54,149 --> 00:49:55,869 - I'll get it. - Thank you, Hannah. 572 00:50:03,480 --> 00:50:05,640 Forgive me, I was passing, 573 00:50:05,680 --> 00:50:08,440 and I wanted to thank Mrs Byrne for saving the day last night. 574 00:50:08,480 --> 00:50:09,800 Absolutely, Mrs Forsyte. 575 00:50:12,520 --> 00:50:13,920 You're more than welcome. 576 00:50:17,320 --> 00:50:18,400 So... 577 00:50:19,880 --> 00:50:23,000 ..you've been in London for ten years now. 578 00:50:23,680 --> 00:50:26,595 - And before that? - Ireland, as a lady's maid. 579 00:50:28,024 --> 00:50:29,104 And Europe? 580 00:50:30,440 --> 00:50:31,800 Did you ever travel? 581 00:50:32,321 --> 00:50:33,590 Italy, perhaps? 582 00:50:34,665 --> 00:50:37,160 Er, well, I, erm... 583 00:50:38,478 --> 00:50:39,998 Mama, look at this picture! 584 00:50:41,200 --> 00:50:43,337 Who are these charming persons? 585 00:50:43,979 --> 00:50:45,499 - I'm Holly. - I'm Jos. 586 00:50:45,655 --> 00:50:48,480 - We're twins. - But I'm the oldest. 587 00:50:48,520 --> 00:50:50,440 - Only just! - And the tallest. 588 00:50:50,480 --> 00:50:52,320 Nobody cares! 589 00:50:52,360 --> 00:50:55,080 Jos? Is that...? 590 00:50:55,696 --> 00:50:57,458 It's what Mama calls me. 591 00:50:57,703 --> 00:50:59,705 Although my proper name's Jolyon. 592 00:51:09,760 --> 00:51:11,280 Well, I'm delighted to meet you both. 593 00:51:15,400 --> 00:51:17,320 And thank you again for last night. 594 00:51:19,200 --> 00:51:21,080 It turned out to be quite the occasion.