The intricate politics of the Forsyte family intensify as James sees an opportunity to ruin his brother. While Frances hopes the revelation about Jolyon’s children will eventually bring them closer, James is delighted. He now possesses sensitive information that could destroy Jolyon’s reputation and his standing in the family business, Forsyte & Co. He begins to formulate a scheme to oust Jolyon from the firm once and for all.
Away from the simmering family tensions, the younger generation charts its own course. June Forsyte attends a meeting of the progressive Fabian Society, a hub of new political and social ideas that stands in stark contrast to her family’s conservative world. There, her connection with the ambitious architect Philip Bosinney deepens, pointing toward a relationship that is certain to challenge the family’s rigid expectations. The episode culminates with James putting his plan into action, but his carefully laid scheme to remove Jolyon unexpectedly backfires, setting the stage for even greater conflict.
The Forsytes airs Monday 3 November, 2025 at 9:00 PM on 5.
