1 00:00:04,224 --> 00:00:07,044 LONDON, 1877 2 00:00:13,149 --> 00:00:15,149 It was a significant day 3 00:00:15,406 --> 00:00:20,058 when June's mother remarried and they became members of our family. 4 00:00:27,678 --> 00:00:30,058 Families of the brilliant Forsytes. 5 00:00:30,803 --> 00:00:34,387 At least we think ourselves as such. 6 00:00:34,876 --> 00:00:38,122 The groom is my grandson Jolyon, 7 00:00:38,289 --> 00:00:41,021 recently returned from a trip to Europe 8 00:00:41,141 --> 00:00:44,499 to become an heir family business. 9 00:00:45,971 --> 00:00:49,491 Much to my disappointment his cousin Soames - 10 00:00:49,597 --> 00:00:54,183 an ambitious person who does not want to play play second fiddle to no one. 11 00:00:54,266 --> 00:00:56,502 It's a pity your mother didn't make it until this day. 12 00:01:06,488 --> 00:01:08,661 She will make a man out of you. 13 00:01:13,919 --> 00:01:15,919 Frances was a widow. 14 00:01:16,206 --> 00:01:18,532 Queen of high society. 15 00:01:19,238 --> 00:01:24,144 Marriage with her was supposed to strengthen our position among London's elite. 16 00:01:33,751 --> 00:01:38,344 Of course, in every family there are disagreements and intrigues. 17 00:01:38,684 --> 00:01:43,320 But on this holiday we left them aside. 18 00:02:10,166 --> 00:02:13,142 This house is a dwelling my brother James. 19 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:15,620 But it doesn’t hold a candle to ours. 20 00:02:29,594 --> 00:02:33,200 It's clear why my brother chose for Joe it was her. 21 00:02:33,323 --> 00:02:36,666 She'll put an end to his spree in the hot spots of Europe. 22 00:02:38,190 --> 00:02:40,568 She could be yours. I would suggest... 23 00:02:40,648 --> 00:02:42,648 Thank you very much, dad 24 00:02:42,729 --> 00:02:44,729 but when the time comes, I will choose the bride myself. 25 00:02:45,001 --> 00:02:48,427 Although why should you burden yourself? eight year old brat? 26 00:02:54,132 --> 00:02:56,634 My late husband invested to the Forsyth company, 27 00:02:56,715 --> 00:02:58,811 so this is a logical ending. 28 00:02:59,142 --> 00:03:01,622 I, as the main asset, am moving into other hands. 29 00:03:01,986 --> 00:03:04,293 And June needs a father for a long time. 30 00:03:06,812 --> 00:03:08,812 Come and meet me. 31 00:03:12,098 --> 00:03:14,662 Grandma Ann is the head of our family. 32 00:03:22,524 --> 00:03:24,892 - Should I love you? - No. 33 00:03:25,599 --> 00:03:27,707 Because I don't love anyone. 34 00:03:28,566 --> 00:03:30,566 A wise decision. 35 00:03:32,476 --> 00:03:35,273 Grandma, this is June. 36 00:03:38,415 --> 00:03:40,415 Do you know what it means to be a Forsyte? 37 00:03:42,466 --> 00:03:45,759 Forsyth is the one who knows the price of capital, 38 00:03:47,299 --> 00:03:49,525 family and reputation. 39 00:03:51,396 --> 00:03:54,303 You should never ask questions 40 00:03:54,736 --> 00:03:58,804 should not contradict and never should not make mistakes. 41 00:04:00,345 --> 00:04:02,861 - Don't scare her! - How else will she understand? 42 00:04:02,941 --> 00:04:04,941 What is he getting into? 43 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:17,043 CAST: FRANCESCA ANNIS, FIONA BUTTON 44 00:04:17,131 --> 00:04:19,940 JACK DAVENPORT TOM DURANT PRITCHARD 45 00:04:20,034 --> 00:04:23,054 NAOMI FREDERICK, MILLIE GIBSON AND OTHERS 46 00:04:40,419 --> 00:04:42,458 AUTHOR OF TV VERSION DEBBIE HORSFIELD 47 00:04:42,552 --> 00:04:44,659 AFTER THE WORKS OF JOHN GALSWORTHY 48 00:04:44,740 --> 00:04:46,740 PRODUCER SARAH LEWIS 49 00:04:47,219 --> 00:04:49,251 DIRECTOR MINU GAUR 50 00:04:50,027 --> 00:04:53,378 FORESITES 51 00:04:54,271 --> 00:04:55,271 1887 52 00:04:55,352 --> 00:04:59,916 Ten years have passed, and as we approach June's eighteenth birthday 53 00:05:00,232 --> 00:05:03,456 Forsyte world full of calm and stability 54 00:05:03,798 --> 00:05:05,798 found himself on the verge of change. 55 00:05:09,018 --> 00:05:11,724 Explain to me why the ability to draw 56 00:05:11,805 --> 00:05:14,305 much needed for well-mannered young ladies? 57 00:05:14,386 --> 00:05:16,404 What benefit could it possibly have? 58 00:05:16,484 --> 00:05:19,313 That's what your grandfather told me, when I joined the family company. 59 00:05:19,394 --> 00:05:23,448 - But you loved to draw. - I love a lot of things. 60 00:05:23,529 --> 00:05:27,762 And draw me. Please. At least a sketch. 61 00:05:43,271 --> 00:05:45,444 It's me! I'm the spitting image! 62 00:05:45,844 --> 00:05:47,844 Well, that's enough, otherwise we'll be late for breakfast. 63 00:05:50,091 --> 00:05:52,765 In general, I was thinking, 64 00:05:52,846 --> 00:05:55,748 on my birthday instead of a ball 65 00:05:55,829 --> 00:06:00,043 could we have a picnic? Please. 66 00:06:00,124 --> 00:06:02,713 And your mother, without a moment's hesitation, will cancel the appointment, 67 00:06:02,794 --> 00:06:05,021 which you have been planning for 10 years? 68 00:06:09,340 --> 00:06:13,312 So what do you say about Charlie Armstrong? 69 00:06:13,609 --> 00:06:15,609 Is this Sir Roger's son? 70 00:06:16,134 --> 00:06:18,635 - In what way? - For June. - Does she like him? 71 00:06:18,868 --> 00:06:23,152 They don't know each other but I invited the Armstrongs to the ball. 72 00:06:23,904 --> 00:06:26,937 - Just like the Latimers... - Tea. 73 00:06:27,172 --> 00:06:29,705 - Pallister... - Railways. 74 00:06:29,825 --> 00:06:31,826 - Carteretov... - Earth! 75 00:06:31,926 --> 00:06:34,619 The question is who will bring the family more benefits: 76 00:06:35,366 --> 00:06:38,179 Miles Latimer? Horatio Carteret? 77 00:06:38,260 --> 00:06:40,260 Prince of Wales? 78 00:06:40,892 --> 00:06:42,892 I'm serious! 79 00:06:43,154 --> 00:06:46,145 Finish breakfast. We have an appointment in the city. 80 00:06:46,618 --> 00:06:48,985 - With whom? - With a dressmaker, of course. 81 00:06:49,272 --> 00:06:51,272 Do you need a dress for the ball? 82 00:07:03,569 --> 00:07:07,069 - Dad, we found something interesting. - And expensive? 83 00:07:08,014 --> 00:07:10,589 Racehorse. Monty found what he needed. 84 00:07:10,670 --> 00:07:12,670 And I know a lot about fillies. 85 00:07:13,946 --> 00:07:17,386 I hope, like my brother, you will support my husband. 86 00:07:17,466 --> 00:07:20,763 And when you get married, I will take under your wife's wing. 87 00:07:20,867 --> 00:07:23,526 - This is a good reason not to get married. - Who's getting married? 88 00:07:23,773 --> 00:07:27,156 Frances said she knew a dozen candidates to marry Soames. 89 00:07:27,237 --> 00:07:29,486 Not sure which is among them there is a worthy one. 90 00:07:29,567 --> 00:07:32,722 - Some are invited to June's ball. - Thank you for warning me. 91 00:07:33,448 --> 00:07:36,690 I'll disguise myself. Dad, isn't it time for us to go? 92 00:08:03,998 --> 00:08:05,998 Thanks a lot. 93 00:08:08,638 --> 00:08:10,638 Lady Carteret. 94 00:08:12,339 --> 00:08:16,450 Oh my God. And we hoped to save Miss Louise for herself. 95 00:08:16,531 --> 00:08:18,531 Forgive me generously. 96 00:08:19,034 --> 00:08:22,444 Do you know Mrs Frances Forsyth and her daughter June? 97 00:08:25,835 --> 00:08:28,055 Good afternoon. I'm very happy. 98 00:08:28,882 --> 00:08:31,751 We need a dress for June on her eighteenth birthday. 99 00:08:31,832 --> 00:08:33,832 I hope you received the invitation? 100 00:08:35,108 --> 00:08:37,108 You are so kind. 101 00:08:37,355 --> 00:08:39,761 Don't let Mrs. Forsythe completely take over you. 102 00:08:49,177 --> 00:08:52,132 - Could you take off your jacket? - Yes. 103 00:08:53,023 --> 00:08:55,023 Of course, this needs to be removed. 104 00:08:55,256 --> 00:08:59,141 Unfortunately, her father inspired her their strange ideas about fashion. 105 00:08:59,222 --> 00:09:01,499 For example, clothes in which you can move? 106 00:09:01,797 --> 00:09:05,264 So. Narrow waist, bustle, perhaps a train... 107 00:09:05,345 --> 00:09:08,394 Of course, madam, but you will allow take measurements first? 108 00:09:10,670 --> 00:09:12,670 Yes, sure. 109 00:09:16,121 --> 00:09:18,121 I need to go somewhere. I'll come back. 110 00:09:31,909 --> 00:09:33,596 "FORSIGHT AND COMPANY" 111 00:09:48,700 --> 00:09:51,340 Patrick, thank you. Here you go. 112 00:09:51,547 --> 00:09:53,547 Take it! 113 00:09:54,597 --> 00:09:57,201 - Good morning. - Good morning. - Good morning, sir. 114 00:10:05,818 --> 00:10:08,590 For half a century now we have been occupying leading positions 115 00:10:08,671 --> 00:10:11,147 among London's stock exchange elite. 116 00:10:11,228 --> 00:10:15,068 But lately the young upstarts are stepping on our heels. 117 00:10:15,149 --> 00:10:17,450 So how do you save our superiority? 118 00:10:17,571 --> 00:10:21,743 Don't rest on your laurels, but get busy searching for new investments, 119 00:10:21,823 --> 00:10:24,274 new markets, keep your finger on the pulse, 120 00:10:24,623 --> 00:10:27,311 using all the information in our interests. 121 00:10:27,391 --> 00:10:29,939 - I know something. - Soames? 122 00:10:31,604 --> 00:10:35,392 Sir Roger Armstrong of Durham mining" will soon die. 123 00:10:36,203 --> 00:10:39,707 - God, he's only fifty. - The family keeps this in the strictest confidence. 124 00:10:39,892 --> 00:10:42,366 - And who will replace him? - His son Charlie Armstrong. 125 00:10:42,447 --> 00:10:46,061 This slacker? I've never worked a day in my life. 126 00:10:46,142 --> 00:10:49,563 That's the point. When they find out about this, the stock will collapse. 127 00:10:49,644 --> 00:10:53,417 Not necessarily. They will hold on if trust in them is maintained. 128 00:10:53,686 --> 00:10:56,219 We need to sell our shares and client. 129 00:10:56,300 --> 00:10:59,719 - To definitely undermine trust? - Do we protect the interests of the Armstrongs? 130 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:02,875 Mass sale of shares will cause panic in the markets. 131 00:11:02,964 --> 00:11:05,516 And some clients trusted us all savings. 132 00:11:05,603 --> 00:11:09,428 Shareholders can force a company appoint a reliable leader. 133 00:11:10,646 --> 00:11:12,646 Trust can be restored. 134 00:11:17,871 --> 00:11:19,871 Great. Anything else? 135 00:11:21,747 --> 00:11:23,747 Have a good day. To work. 136 00:11:27,474 --> 00:11:29,941 - Of course, we sell. - Naturally. 137 00:11:33,926 --> 00:11:38,826 - Your mother is very beautiful. - Yes. I didn't go to her. 138 00:11:39,330 --> 00:11:42,346 - So you are like your father? - I have a stepfather. 139 00:11:43,240 --> 00:11:45,916 - Is he good? - Best. 140 00:11:46,216 --> 00:11:49,416 If it weren't for him, I would have run away from home. 141 00:11:51,476 --> 00:11:53,476 And who would you like to become? 142 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:57,826 Free! Go wherever I want meet whoever I want. 143 00:11:58,585 --> 00:12:00,585 Choose your own dresses! 144 00:12:03,012 --> 00:12:05,301 What about you? Would you like to be someone else 145 00:12:05,389 --> 00:12:08,190 and not "the most guarded secret of London"? 146 00:12:10,081 --> 00:12:12,081 Everything suits me. 147 00:12:47,886 --> 00:12:51,386 My father was a man of vision in every way except one. 148 00:12:52,057 --> 00:12:55,007 He believed that the company should to be inherited by eldest sons, 149 00:12:55,088 --> 00:12:57,921 regardless of their abilities. - It's just funny. 150 00:12:58,276 --> 00:13:01,068 My brother was lucky and the company is thriving. 151 00:13:01,454 --> 00:13:04,229 But as for Joe... the so-called “heiress”... 152 00:13:05,049 --> 00:13:07,883 He is inferior to you in every way. 153 00:13:09,090 --> 00:13:13,809 And yet, my uncle’s death is still far away. And by that time... 154 00:13:13,890 --> 00:13:16,686 Joe's Complete Unsuitability for Leadership will become obvious. 155 00:13:17,113 --> 00:13:21,134 Then how do you prove that he is worthy to become the leader. 156 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:28,618 DANCE ACADEMY 157 00:14:27,735 --> 00:14:29,735 Dad. 158 00:14:31,497 --> 00:14:34,497 You look much more like your mother than you think. 159 00:14:34,578 --> 00:14:38,232 She said there's too much in us fire. Sometimes I regret that it is so. 160 00:14:38,313 --> 00:14:40,560 When she died I wanted for you to choose 161 00:14:40,640 --> 00:14:42,640 less thorny path. But I was wrong. 162 00:14:43,142 --> 00:14:45,142 If we had stayed in Paris, 163 00:14:45,252 --> 00:14:48,238 you wouldn't have to look for teachers all over London. 164 00:14:48,559 --> 00:14:51,619 But then I wouldn't have met yours dear stepmother. 165 00:14:51,700 --> 00:14:53,700 - And what would happen to us? - They would have disappeared. 166 00:14:54,273 --> 00:14:56,639 Without an adequate outside view. 167 00:14:57,367 --> 00:14:59,367 Expensive. 168 00:15:00,987 --> 00:15:03,769 Ballet is just... 169 00:15:03,850 --> 00:15:05,850 "Not the most respected profession"? 170 00:15:06,093 --> 00:15:08,272 She attracts women with a bad reputation. 171 00:15:08,353 --> 00:15:11,176 And creative people. What was my mother like? 172 00:15:11,450 --> 00:15:13,450 And what you should be. 173 00:15:19,286 --> 00:15:21,780 Madame Lanner says she has more there's nothing to teach me 174 00:15:22,153 --> 00:15:24,153 and that I should return to Paris 175 00:15:24,407 --> 00:15:27,144 and try your luck in the corps de ballet. If they take me. 176 00:15:27,231 --> 00:15:29,379 And to strengthen our position, 177 00:15:29,652 --> 00:15:33,315 it's time for you to find profitable game. Yes. 178 00:15:58,840 --> 00:16:01,967 Dad? What's wrong with you? Heart again? 179 00:16:02,073 --> 00:16:06,656 I knew. I knew it! It wasn't worth it go out. You were told to stay at home. 180 00:16:06,737 --> 00:16:08,897 - Meet me at home. - Dad, lean on me... 181 00:16:08,978 --> 00:16:11,385 - Can I help you? - Oh, sir, you are so kind. 182 00:16:11,466 --> 00:16:13,466 - My husband felt bad. - Let me. 183 00:16:13,761 --> 00:16:16,482 - You are very kind. - Can I find you a crew? Where do you live? 184 00:16:16,563 --> 00:16:19,629 - To Putney. How generous, Mister... - Forsyth. 185 00:16:19,826 --> 00:16:24,133 - Forsythe? Forsyth? - Yes. 186 00:16:24,213 --> 00:16:26,213 From Fitzalan Terrace? 187 00:16:28,505 --> 00:16:31,696 Clarissa Aaron. It's very nice to meet you. 188 00:16:31,777 --> 00:16:33,986 Mutually. Wait here, I'll catch the crew. 189 00:16:37,268 --> 00:16:39,268 Thank you very much, sir. 190 00:16:40,229 --> 00:16:42,229 Let me give you a business card, miss... 191 00:16:42,621 --> 00:16:44,621 Eron. Irene. 192 00:16:50,004 --> 00:16:52,363 Soames Forsyth. Very nice. 193 00:17:10,155 --> 00:17:12,155 How was your day? 194 00:17:14,156 --> 00:17:16,156 They took my measurements for the dress. 195 00:17:17,053 --> 00:17:19,245 And mom said who would come to my ball. 196 00:17:19,740 --> 00:17:22,976 - Any of your friends? - A couple of boring cousins 197 00:17:23,056 --> 00:17:26,268 and a whole bunch of "important people". 198 00:17:28,186 --> 00:17:32,332 And they will serve you in lace and frills for dessert like a cake? 199 00:17:32,686 --> 00:17:34,686 You guessed it right. 200 00:17:36,802 --> 00:17:40,215 - Grandma, this is for you. - Oh, my dear boy. 201 00:17:44,905 --> 00:17:46,905 Show grandma the drawing. 202 00:17:52,215 --> 00:17:54,215 Wonderful, isn't it? 203 00:17:56,708 --> 00:17:59,296 - Don't encourage him. - No, seriously. 204 00:18:00,809 --> 00:18:02,809 No need. 205 00:18:03,840 --> 00:18:07,153 It's not a matter of that the Forsytes don't like art. 206 00:18:07,847 --> 00:18:11,050 They value him - if he can be bought or sold. 207 00:18:11,538 --> 00:18:13,776 They just don't like artists. 208 00:18:14,319 --> 00:18:17,616 And even more so they don’t want to be related to them. 209 00:18:30,880 --> 00:18:32,880 Should we look for a groom for June? 210 00:18:33,714 --> 00:18:38,024 This sweet girl is a valuable asset. It must be used wisely. 211 00:18:39,738 --> 00:18:44,003 Like I once did. I was chosen so that you become the head of the company. 212 00:18:50,234 --> 00:18:52,234 I'm not born for this. 213 00:18:53,834 --> 00:18:55,834 You're wrong, my love. 214 00:19:37,486 --> 00:19:40,239 - Mom, are you coming? - You promised to read to us. 215 00:19:40,380 --> 00:19:42,406 I read it, kids. just let me finish. 216 00:19:53,525 --> 00:19:56,925 You should write to Montmartre Madame Grass. 217 00:19:58,248 --> 00:20:00,248 I hope she has a room. 218 00:20:01,259 --> 00:20:05,671 Yes, dad. But now the most important thing is so that you get better. 219 00:20:05,752 --> 00:20:07,752 Never compromise. 220 00:20:07,894 --> 00:20:12,919 Stay true to your dream. You have the means to realize it. 221 00:20:14,240 --> 00:20:16,240 In my will... 222 00:20:18,910 --> 00:20:20,910 Why do you say that? 223 00:20:32,843 --> 00:20:35,389 - Cutie. - Provide me with the instruments. 224 00:20:35,470 --> 00:20:38,486 Frances forgot to order tripe. 225 00:20:39,063 --> 00:20:42,243 I'm not used to having breakfast no giblets. 226 00:20:47,129 --> 00:20:49,430 Sir Jimmy Buckland installed in the house 227 00:20:49,511 --> 00:20:52,214 electric lamps. - And shovels money! 228 00:20:52,393 --> 00:20:55,875 There's your brother's house next door. I think he will install them too. 229 00:20:57,340 --> 00:21:01,375 Get on with it, Soames. Damn me if he gets ahead of us. 230 00:21:02,911 --> 00:21:05,747 PROFESSOR SIDNEY ARON PASSES AWAY 231 00:21:14,300 --> 00:21:16,300 You must be happy. 232 00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:19,406 The will is exclusively in your favor. 233 00:21:20,573 --> 00:21:22,787 Just to cover my expenses in Paris. 234 00:21:23,997 --> 00:21:26,360 But your share is enough to rent this house. 235 00:21:28,023 --> 00:21:30,023 Your lifestyle will not change. 236 00:22:10,541 --> 00:22:12,541 My sincere condolences. 237 00:22:13,840 --> 00:22:17,046 I saw the obituary and decided pay tribute. 238 00:22:18,818 --> 00:22:20,818 You are very kind. 239 00:22:32,204 --> 00:22:34,204 He was my best friend. 240 00:22:35,804 --> 00:22:37,837 I hope family and friends you will be supported. 241 00:22:39,404 --> 00:22:41,404 My stepmother is my only relative. 242 00:22:43,416 --> 00:22:45,416 Mr Forsyth. 243 00:22:49,809 --> 00:22:52,889 We are heartbroken. I'm afraid never again we won't recover. 244 00:22:53,577 --> 00:22:55,577 - If I can help... - You can. 245 00:22:55,658 --> 00:22:59,219 My husband's financial affairs quite confusing. 246 00:23:00,193 --> 00:23:02,963 - If you could shed some light... - I am at your service. 247 00:23:09,467 --> 00:23:11,960 Here you go. This cut creates impression of a corset, 248 00:23:12,041 --> 00:23:14,446 but without the whalebone frame. 249 00:23:14,527 --> 00:23:17,511 - Where did you learn this? - I worked as a lady's maid 250 00:23:17,592 --> 00:23:19,706 and mended her dresses. 251 00:23:19,864 --> 00:23:24,099 And when I arrived in London, I started darning clothes and becoming a seamstress. 252 00:23:24,200 --> 00:23:27,413 - Mom, are you coming? - Oh, I beg your pardon, 253 00:23:27,494 --> 00:23:29,494 but at this time we usually drink tea. 254 00:23:29,666 --> 00:23:31,666 Don't want to come with us? 255 00:23:32,813 --> 00:23:34,966 Yes, thank you. I'm dying of hunger! 256 00:23:41,868 --> 00:23:43,868 I would give anything for such a life! 257 00:23:43,967 --> 00:23:45,967 - It's so simple... - Thank you. 258 00:23:46,048 --> 00:23:50,460 …sincerely. Honestly, you don't understand how lucky you are. 259 00:23:59,701 --> 00:24:01,701 Sign here. 260 00:24:02,102 --> 00:24:05,679 And you have already read the contracts to buy Blackfriars? 261 00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:08,061 - Remind me. - The company acquired 262 00:24:08,141 --> 00:24:10,424 area near the river. For development purposes. 263 00:24:10,505 --> 00:24:12,505 Oh yes, a neat deal. 264 00:24:12,586 --> 00:24:15,489 - Joe says this is your doing? - The merit is not only mine. 265 00:24:15,701 --> 00:24:18,753 Mr. Cole, we appreciate your opinion as a lawyer. 266 00:24:26,681 --> 00:24:28,681 Please follow me. 267 00:24:29,221 --> 00:24:31,221 Thank you. 268 00:24:41,907 --> 00:24:43,907 Are there any savings? Real estate? 269 00:24:44,506 --> 00:24:49,115 My father invested all his money in stocks. He was retired and lived on dividends. 270 00:24:49,799 --> 00:24:52,899 Yes. Yes, I see. 271 00:25:04,754 --> 00:25:06,754 Shall I step aside for a minute? 272 00:25:13,848 --> 00:25:15,848 Any news on Durham stocks? 273 00:25:15,994 --> 00:25:18,794 Yes. As a matter of fact... 274 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:23,205 Congratulations. You did it. 275 00:25:24,735 --> 00:25:28,257 You drained all the shares. Behind me 276 00:25:28,338 --> 00:25:30,537 although we agreed that we will try to save the company. 277 00:25:30,632 --> 00:25:33,158 - I thought this was the best solution. - Really? 278 00:25:33,258 --> 00:25:35,827 You left no time to complete rescue measures. 279 00:25:36,228 --> 00:25:38,539 - And the company collapsed. - Yes. 280 00:25:38,665 --> 00:25:43,870 You knew it would be like this, but still went for it, despite the consequences. 281 00:25:43,951 --> 00:25:49,725 The consequences are that I have successfully protected the lion's share of our clients. 282 00:25:53,605 --> 00:25:55,605 Do you have a minute to look at the contracts? 283 00:26:13,880 --> 00:26:18,405 As I see, most of the state Professor Aaron was invested 284 00:26:18,486 --> 00:26:22,492 to a mining company. To the Durham Company. 285 00:26:22,585 --> 00:26:24,585 Yes. 286 00:26:29,583 --> 00:26:31,675 Ruined! Fully! 287 00:26:35,078 --> 00:26:37,078 How did your father let this happen? 288 00:26:37,415 --> 00:26:39,821 Mr Forsyth explained, that stocks rise and fall, 289 00:26:39,902 --> 00:26:42,142 no one is to blame. - But how should we live? 290 00:26:42,635 --> 00:26:44,635 No receptions, no outings. 291 00:26:44,881 --> 00:26:47,713 You can't even leave the house without the risk of embarrassment. 292 00:26:50,555 --> 00:26:52,555 And I can't go to Paris. 293 00:26:57,203 --> 00:26:59,480 40,000 SHARES IN DURHAM MINING COMPANY 294 00:27:22,239 --> 00:27:25,645 Well, let's go to our weekly bow. to the "emperor"? 295 00:27:26,926 --> 00:27:29,872 I would pay dearly so as not to listen to my brother's chatter! 296 00:27:30,285 --> 00:27:32,285 Did everyone smile for grandma? 297 00:27:34,999 --> 00:27:37,178 I'm thinking of going to Bath next month. 298 00:27:37,892 --> 00:27:41,543 What nonsense, Harrogate is much better, if you know about resorts. 299 00:27:42,410 --> 00:27:47,468 Is this real Worcestershire china? I think my brother was duped. 300 00:27:51,692 --> 00:27:53,778 The Carterets and Latimers confirmed, that they will come, 301 00:27:53,859 --> 00:27:56,512 but for some reason the Armstrongs refused. 302 00:27:56,738 --> 00:28:00,597 Tell me why? Four mines 2000 jobs and a family in mourning. 303 00:28:00,678 --> 00:28:02,678 How long can we talk about this? 304 00:28:03,186 --> 00:28:05,705 Understand. You don't like it when they remind you. 305 00:28:05,932 --> 00:28:09,125 - We can't be sentimental. -Can we be human? 306 00:28:31,447 --> 00:28:33,447 Excuse us. 307 00:28:40,046 --> 00:28:42,046 - Disagreements at work. - Yes. 308 00:28:42,127 --> 00:28:45,424 The usual story. Soames is pragmatic, Joe is hot-tempered. 309 00:28:46,210 --> 00:28:50,697 Indecently hot-tempered. Sets a bad example for clerks. 310 00:29:04,231 --> 00:29:06,231 Will you ever learn? 311 00:29:06,717 --> 00:29:08,717 I think not. 312 00:29:27,972 --> 00:29:32,612 Poor boy. He can't do otherwise - too impulsive. 313 00:29:33,072 --> 00:29:35,453 - “Too much” for the company or in general? - For both. 314 00:29:36,207 --> 00:29:38,207 Our business is tough. 315 00:29:38,380 --> 00:29:43,320 You see, Soames and James - both are pragmatists, whereas Joe... 316 00:29:43,545 --> 00:29:45,545 Guided by the heart? 317 00:29:45,972 --> 00:29:48,991 But to succeed - truly like us - 318 00:29:49,072 --> 00:29:52,190 a person must be prudent, insensitive. 319 00:29:52,808 --> 00:29:54,808 What I've been like all my life. 320 00:29:55,165 --> 00:29:57,611 However, recently sometimes I regret it. 321 00:29:59,910 --> 00:30:04,722 However, it's easy to say when the fortune has already been acquired. 322 00:30:06,839 --> 00:30:09,742 I believe the boy has the makings an excellent leader. 323 00:30:10,994 --> 00:30:15,725 - As soon as it becomes a little more... - Ruthless? - Yes. 324 00:30:16,012 --> 00:30:18,182 Of course, I don't understand business, 325 00:30:19,016 --> 00:30:21,016 but could circumstances arise 326 00:30:21,632 --> 00:30:24,452 under which Jolyon will have to make decisions. 327 00:30:26,461 --> 00:30:29,097 Won't he then be forced 328 00:30:29,178 --> 00:30:32,677 become tougher? - Very likely. 329 00:30:32,938 --> 00:30:35,930 Without changing at all to its principles. 330 00:30:37,978 --> 00:30:40,019 And what are these circumstances? 331 00:31:02,323 --> 00:31:06,629 This ball will be incredibly luxurious. 332 00:31:07,762 --> 00:31:10,269 Just like my life and this house. 333 00:31:12,196 --> 00:31:14,849 I'm glad you understand what advantages are given to you. 334 00:31:15,261 --> 00:31:21,480 But it's better to be poor! At my dressmaker's in Soho life is so simple. 335 00:31:21,810 --> 00:31:26,888 She is a craftswoman, she works hard, but she doesn't answer to anyone. 336 00:31:27,803 --> 00:31:30,405 No conventions, no rules, 337 00:31:30,653 --> 00:31:33,480 no obligation it is beneficial to get married. 338 00:31:33,761 --> 00:31:35,761 It is not at all necessary to get married. 339 00:31:36,592 --> 00:31:38,592 Really? In our family? 340 00:31:46,791 --> 00:31:48,791 Grandmother. 341 00:31:51,871 --> 00:31:57,204 It's amazing how much she looks like you. But she wasn’t even born Forsythe. 342 00:31:57,819 --> 00:31:59,819 This means she still has a chance to escape. 343 00:32:01,609 --> 00:32:03,609 And you? 344 00:32:06,690 --> 00:32:09,942 On my wedding day I stood in this very hall, 345 00:32:10,042 --> 00:32:14,268 full of hope, and ahead of me was my whole life. 346 00:32:15,442 --> 00:32:17,442 And then? 347 00:32:19,268 --> 00:32:21,268 And then I became Forsyth. 348 00:32:28,378 --> 00:32:30,378 You won't calm down until there is nothing to sit on! 349 00:32:30,459 --> 00:32:32,832 What choice do we have? How else do you suggest 350 00:32:32,960 --> 00:32:34,960 secure our future? 351 00:32:36,842 --> 00:32:40,360 JAMES FORSYTH 352 00:32:43,987 --> 00:32:47,367 There are other ways. Those that will not turn us into beggars. 353 00:32:48,358 --> 00:32:50,358 Especially for a woman in her prime. 354 00:33:08,499 --> 00:33:11,499 Have we got an appointment? I didn't know... 355 00:33:11,580 --> 00:33:15,635 Holy heavens, this is... This is... 356 00:33:16,543 --> 00:33:18,640 Mr Forsyth. It was he who invited us. 357 00:33:56,169 --> 00:33:58,169 Hello! 358 00:33:59,445 --> 00:34:01,445 Take her away. 359 00:34:04,028 --> 00:34:07,668 Mrs. Aaron. Miss Aaron. 360 00:34:09,127 --> 00:34:12,070 - Glad you came. - Polo is a wonderful sport. 361 00:34:13,191 --> 00:34:16,004 - I'm a longtime fan. - I love active recreation. 362 00:34:16,191 --> 00:34:18,191 - Sedentary work is depressing. - Yes. 363 00:34:18,463 --> 00:34:21,335 - Do you like sports, Miss Aaron? - I love tennis and archery. 364 00:34:23,136 --> 00:34:25,343 - Would you like to have some tea? - How nice. 365 00:34:31,667 --> 00:34:34,561 So that means today? What time? 366 00:34:36,448 --> 00:34:38,448 Leave it to me. 367 00:34:39,005 --> 00:34:41,318 I can choose the right moment. 368 00:34:57,225 --> 00:35:00,264 Well, show yourself. 369 00:35:07,917 --> 00:35:11,543 I understand that it is common for young people irritate elders 370 00:35:11,923 --> 00:35:14,046 but you could sometimes hold back this impulse 371 00:35:14,126 --> 00:35:16,252 and let me enjoy communication with your daughter? 372 00:35:17,085 --> 00:35:20,326 Can you? Are you enjoying yourself? 373 00:35:20,996 --> 00:35:23,488 Contrary to what you think – often. 374 00:35:25,256 --> 00:35:27,256 And if sometimes I seem like a tyrant, 375 00:35:27,918 --> 00:35:30,409 it's only because I was at your age I also thought 376 00:35:30,490 --> 00:35:32,490 that I know everything better than anyone. 377 00:35:33,433 --> 00:35:35,433 And did you know? 378 00:35:35,613 --> 00:35:39,611 I didn't know. So be patient. 379 00:35:40,799 --> 00:35:44,502 And let me share with you sometimes experience to avoid mistakes. 380 00:35:46,982 --> 00:35:51,373 Provided that you let me too make your own mistakes. 381 00:35:52,008 --> 00:35:54,008 I will try. 382 00:35:58,541 --> 00:36:00,541 Well, now can we take a look? 383 00:36:21,719 --> 00:36:23,719 MRS FRANCIS FORSYTH 384 00:36:23,819 --> 00:36:26,201 No, Hannah, it's impossible, I can't. 385 00:36:26,543 --> 00:36:28,543 The carriage has already arrived and is waiting for you. 386 00:37:09,476 --> 00:37:12,381 It will take time The entire front needs to be replaced. 387 00:37:12,937 --> 00:37:16,050 Please hurry up. The guests will arrive soon. 388 00:37:26,694 --> 00:37:29,064 Sir Stanley and Lady Carteret! 389 00:37:34,237 --> 00:37:37,900 Miss Olivia and the Hon. Horatio Carteret. 390 00:37:41,944 --> 00:37:44,902 Mr and Mrs Isaac Cole. 391 00:37:49,357 --> 00:37:51,997 And what are Horatio's plans? after Cambridge? 392 00:37:52,492 --> 00:37:55,863 - I hope we will see him more often. - My grandson and his sister 393 00:37:55,977 --> 00:38:00,017 very tight schedule as you probably understand. 394 00:38:01,156 --> 00:38:04,120 - Mr. Forsyth. - She would suit you perfectly. 395 00:38:04,513 --> 00:38:06,513 Would take us to the very top. 396 00:38:07,488 --> 00:38:10,121 I don't want to overshadow celebration June, 397 00:38:11,254 --> 00:38:13,254 but Mrs. Cole and I have news. 398 00:38:13,796 --> 00:38:18,798 - There will be an heir to the Cole dynasty. - Amazing. 399 00:38:19,964 --> 00:38:21,964 - Do you have any advice? - About paternity? 400 00:38:22,171 --> 00:38:25,057 - It’s hard to call me an expert. - June is unlikely to agree with this. 401 00:38:26,135 --> 00:38:28,210 Sir, Miss June is on her way out. 402 00:38:30,063 --> 00:38:32,063 I'm sorry. 403 00:38:56,817 --> 00:38:59,223 Miss June Forsyth. 404 00:40:04,875 --> 00:40:07,461 God, he's more boring than autumn rain. 405 00:40:10,216 --> 00:40:12,216 -Won't you dance with me? - It's not worth it. 406 00:40:12,297 --> 00:40:14,319 Your mother has a whole list worthy gentlemen. 407 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:16,528 Please. Let's. 408 00:41:16,978 --> 00:41:19,491 Dear friends and family. 409 00:41:20,764 --> 00:41:24,357 We have gathered to congratulate our beloved June. 410 00:41:27,150 --> 00:41:29,150 With her first appearance. 411 00:41:29,603 --> 00:41:33,145 What is our life if not a series of comings and goings? 412 00:41:33,542 --> 00:41:36,501 When one comes the other moves aside. 413 00:41:37,248 --> 00:41:40,773 For a long time I was the head firm "Forsyth and Company". 414 00:41:41,348 --> 00:41:44,266 And I worked for a long time for glory our small empire. 415 00:41:45,276 --> 00:41:48,565 But now I wonder isn't it time 416 00:41:49,031 --> 00:41:51,031 hand over the reins 417 00:41:53,754 --> 00:41:56,268 to my son Joe. 418 00:41:59,618 --> 00:42:02,052 I'm not saying this to to distract you 419 00:42:02,132 --> 00:42:04,645 from the main reason for the celebration, but in order to strengthen it. 420 00:42:05,186 --> 00:42:07,186 A double holiday, if you will. 421 00:42:08,288 --> 00:42:12,385 For my son and granddaughter, who are ascending to a new level. 422 00:42:26,390 --> 00:42:28,390 Thank you. 423 00:42:35,346 --> 00:42:37,744 Mrs Byrne! Mrs Byrne, wait a minute, 424 00:42:38,172 --> 00:42:40,172 I want to introduce you to someone. 425 00:42:40,617 --> 00:42:45,563 Dad. Dad, let me introduce you my new friend 426 00:42:45,644 --> 00:42:48,665 and the most wonderful dressmaker Mrs Louise Byrne. 427 00:42:51,782 --> 00:42:53,782 I need to talk to my cousins. 428 00:43:01,466 --> 00:43:04,572 I hope June is happy with her dress? 429 00:43:06,403 --> 00:43:08,403 How did you end up here? 430 00:43:09,060 --> 00:43:11,060 Your wife came to my workshop. 431 00:43:12,736 --> 00:43:15,770 - How long have you been living... - In Soho? For a long time. 432 00:43:17,882 --> 00:43:19,882 Are you married? 433 00:43:20,958 --> 00:43:22,958 I'm a widow. 434 00:43:24,252 --> 00:43:26,252 For a long time? 435 00:43:26,697 --> 00:43:28,697 For many years now. 436 00:43:31,148 --> 00:43:33,148 And you didn't bother to tell me? 437 00:43:37,314 --> 00:43:39,314 Our paths diverged long ago. 438 00:43:40,767 --> 00:43:42,767 - But... - I have to go. 439 00:43:56,286 --> 00:43:58,286 Louise! 440 00:43:59,679 --> 00:44:03,261 When I left Venice you promised to write. 441 00:44:04,073 --> 00:44:06,304 It was a difficult time we were constantly moving. 442 00:44:07,393 --> 00:44:09,393 I didn't know how to contact you. 443 00:44:10,053 --> 00:44:12,053 Nothing would have worked anyway. 444 00:44:13,387 --> 00:44:15,843 I was a maid and you were heir to the dynasty. 445 00:44:18,352 --> 00:44:20,352 I loved you. 446 00:44:22,432 --> 00:44:24,432 You wouldn't be allowed to love me. 447 00:44:28,459 --> 00:44:31,851 I have to go. God bless you, Joe. 448 00:44:51,169 --> 00:44:54,609 - Interesting solution. - But do you approve? 449 00:44:55,366 --> 00:44:58,882 Are you ready? And him? 450 00:45:01,829 --> 00:45:04,382 Brother would never do something like this I didn't think of it. 451 00:45:05,355 --> 00:45:07,895 This is her doing. Hats off. 452 00:45:09,398 --> 00:45:12,299 To reach heights a man needs an ambitious wife. 453 00:45:14,360 --> 00:45:16,360 But this is a useless idea. 454 00:45:16,441 --> 00:45:18,628 Under his leadership the company will go down. 455 00:45:19,546 --> 00:45:23,606 “He just doesn’t have the right touch.” - No problem. Others have it. 456 00:45:35,537 --> 00:45:38,783 Tell me, did you even guess a little? 457 00:45:42,488 --> 00:45:45,847 - I'm talking about your father's announcement. - Oh, yes. 458 00:45:47,793 --> 00:45:49,793 What came into his head? 459 00:45:49,874 --> 00:45:51,945 I never thought that he is so impulsive. 460 00:45:52,140 --> 00:45:54,315 I wonder what he was like in his youth. 461 00:45:54,828 --> 00:45:56,828 Probably completely unbridled. 462 00:45:56,961 --> 00:45:59,114 - Almost like you. - I? 463 00:46:00,257 --> 00:46:03,040 There are rumors that in his "The Great Journey" 464 00:46:03,526 --> 00:46:05,603 you swept across Europe, leaving behind 465 00:46:05,684 --> 00:46:07,684 a trail of broken hearts. 466 00:46:08,667 --> 00:46:10,667 Well, why not? 467 00:46:10,996 --> 00:46:13,048 We all do God knows what in our youth. 468 00:46:17,810 --> 00:46:19,810 And then we grow up. 469 00:46:22,821 --> 00:46:24,821 And then we grow up. 470 00:47:01,322 --> 00:47:03,322 Do not move! 471 00:47:32,598 --> 00:47:34,598 Sorry to come without warning. 472 00:47:34,679 --> 00:47:36,679 I'm afraid my stepmother is not at home. 473 00:47:36,760 --> 00:47:38,760 - Should I tell you that you stopped by? - Do me a favor. 474 00:47:38,891 --> 00:47:43,249 Sorry for the insolence, but since then, how I met you and Mrs. Aaron, 475 00:47:44,444 --> 00:47:47,574 I guess you noticed where my attention is directed. 476 00:47:49,842 --> 00:47:51,842 I noticed. 477 00:47:54,059 --> 00:48:00,412 And I can only say, my stepmother - wonderful woman. 478 00:48:03,082 --> 00:48:05,534 - Your stepmother? - Yes. 479 00:48:08,755 --> 00:48:12,347 It seems to have happened some misunderstanding. 480 00:48:12,601 --> 00:48:15,690 How wonderful neither was Mrs. Aaron, 481 00:48:15,920 --> 00:48:19,360 she's not really the main reason my visit. 482 00:48:22,840 --> 00:48:27,824 Miss Aaron, I understand that you have Must be tough times: 483 00:48:28,868 --> 00:48:31,206 loss of father, financial difficulties. 484 00:48:32,300 --> 00:48:35,257 All I ask is let me be your friend. 485 00:48:36,846 --> 00:48:39,597 - Your ally. - Mine? - Yours. 486 00:48:42,448 --> 00:48:44,448 So will you allow it? 487 00:48:45,006 --> 00:48:48,314 A friend would be most welcome. 488 00:49:22,259 --> 00:49:24,519 And if you do your homework well, 489 00:49:25,459 --> 00:49:27,606 maybe when I finish Miss Carteret's dress 490 00:49:28,199 --> 00:49:31,486 we'll go to the park to eat ice cream. 491 00:49:31,572 --> 00:49:33,572 Oh please! 492 00:49:35,116 --> 00:49:37,116 This is probably the laundress. 493 00:49:37,378 --> 00:49:39,378 - I'll open it. - Thank you, Hannah. 494 00:49:46,613 --> 00:49:48,613 Sorry, I was nearby 495 00:49:48,694 --> 00:49:51,739 and wanted to thank Miss Byrne for saving the dress. 496 00:49:51,820 --> 00:49:53,820 Of course, Mrs. Forsyth. 497 00:49:55,627 --> 00:49:57,627 Always happy to help. 498 00:50:00,603 --> 00:50:07,690 So you've been living in London for 10 years. And before that? 499 00:50:08,164 --> 00:50:10,164 She worked as a maid in Ireland. 500 00:50:11,287 --> 00:50:16,457 And Europe? Have you been to Europe? For example, in Italy? 501 00:50:18,750 --> 00:50:20,750 Well, I... 502 00:50:21,752 --> 00:50:23,752 Mom, look what we drew. 503 00:50:24,586 --> 00:50:26,586 Who are these charmers? 504 00:50:27,215 --> 00:50:29,652 - I'm Holly. - I'm Jos. - We are twins. 505 00:50:30,032 --> 00:50:32,558 - Only I'm older. - Not by much! 506 00:50:32,792 --> 00:50:35,212 - And higher! - Nobody cares! 507 00:50:35,618 --> 00:50:38,152 Jos? This is from... 508 00:50:39,075 --> 00:50:42,620 Mom calls me that. And his full name is Jolyon. 509 00:50:52,949 --> 00:50:54,949 I'm very glad to meet you. 510 00:50:58,743 --> 00:51:03,878 Thank you for saving last night. It turned out to be unforgettable. 511 00:53:18,694 --> 00:53:19,657 IN THE NEXT SERIES 512 00:53:19,760 --> 00:53:22,430 Somehow I don’t want to fall in love. Sheer torment. 513 00:53:22,510 --> 00:53:25,334 - June Forsyth. - Philip Bosinney. Pirate. 514 00:53:25,414 --> 00:53:28,286 Do you think your father did it for you? wrong choice? 515 00:53:29,599 --> 00:53:32,585 - Why did you come? - Make sure you're not imagining things? 516 00:53:32,707 --> 00:53:35,774 - In Paris? And when will this happen? - I'm leaving in a month. 517 00:53:35,955 --> 00:53:38,640 Nothing compares to first love. We convince ourselves 518 00:53:38,721 --> 00:53:41,280 that the passion is real. - Find yourself in society 519 00:53:41,361 --> 00:53:44,658 famous Forsytes? No one will miss this opportunity. 520 00:53:44,839 --> 00:53:46,839 His children? 521 00:53:47,405 --> 00:53:49,405 Without a doubt.