The Forsyte Saga 1967
What is The Forsyte Saga?
The Forsyte Saga is a BBC television series from 1967, based on the novels by John Galsworthy. The series is an adaptation of Galsworthy's works, specifically The Forsyte Saga novels and its sequel trilogy A Modern Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 1967
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Forsyte Saga is a BBC television series from 1967, based on the novels by John Galsworthy. The series is an adaptation of Galsworthy's works, specifically The Forsyte Saga novels and its sequel trilogy A Modern Comedy. The show follows the lives of the upper middle class Forsyte family, exploring their fortunes and experiences. The series features a cast of characters, including Soames, Young Jolyon, and Irene, portrayed by actors Eric Porter, Kenneth More, and Nyree Dawn Porter respectively. The production was led by Donald Wilson, who adapted the novels for television. The series was originally broadcast on BBC2, targeting a specific audience at the time, as only a limited portion of the population had television sets capable of receiving this channel.
Should you watch it?
“A sweeping drama of love and rivalry within a turn‑of‑the‑century British family.”
- Faithful adaptation of Galsworthy's novels
- Strong performances by the lead cast
- Rich depiction of early 20th‑century British society
- Pacing reflects its 1960s television style, which may feel slow to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic literary adaptations and intricate family sagas set in early 20th‑century England.
The series is a PG‑rated drama dealing with adult relationships and social class, suitable for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 A Family Festival Mytharc Jan 7, 1967
- E2 A Family Scandal Core Jan 14, 1967
- E3 The Pursuit of Happiness Core Jan 21, 1967
- E4 Dinner at Swithin's Core Jan 28, 1967
- E5 A Man of Property Core Feb 4, 1967
- E6 Decisions Core Feb 11, 1967
- E7 Into the Dark Core Feb 18, 1967
- E8 Indian Summer of a Forsyte Mytharc Feb 25, 1967
- E9 In Chancery Mytharc Mar 4, 1967
- E10 The Challenge Core Mar 11, 1967
- E11 In the Web Core Mar 18, 1967
- E12 Birth of a Forsyte Mytharc Feb 25, 1967
- E13 Encounter Core Apr 1, 1967
- E14 Conflict Core Apr 8, 1967
- E15 To Let Mytharc Apr 15, 1967
- E16 A Family Wedding Core Apr 22, 1967
- E17 The White Monkey Core Apr 29, 1967
- E18 Afternoon of a Dryad Core Mar 6, 1967
- E19 No Retreat Core May 13, 1967
- E20 A Silent Wooing Core May 20, 1967
- E21 Action for Libel Core May 27, 1967
- E22 The Silver Spoon Mytharc Jun 3, 1967
- E23 Strike Core Jun 10, 1967
- E24 Afternoon at Ascot Core Jun 17, 1967
- E25 Portrait of Fleur Mytharc Jun 24, 1967
- E26 Swan Song Mytharc Jul 1, 1967
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does the series have?
It originally aired in twenty‑six episodes.
When was the series first broadcast?
It was shown on BBC2 from 7 January to 1 July 1967.
Who are the main actors?
The cast includes Eric Porter as Soames, Kenneth More as Young Jolyon, and Nyree Dawn Porter as Irene.
Is the series based on a book?
Yes, it adapts John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga novels and the sequel trilogy A Modern Comedy.
What is the content rating?
The series is rated PG.
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