Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20170513 | Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in the final episodes of Galsworthy's epic. based on the novels of John Galsworthy It's 1928 and, after her father's death, Fleur is determined to make a steady life with Michael. But when his young cousin Dinny - lively, determined, and 'not the marrying sort of woman' - struggles to help first a brother accused of war crimes and then a best friend in trouble, can Fleur be of use, as echoes of her own life reverberate? Original music composed by Neil Brand Written by John Galsworthy Director/Producer....Marion Nancarrow Over the last 2 years, BBC Radio 4 has dramatised all 9 of John Galsworthy's Forsyte novels and this series "The Forsytes Concludes" brings us to the last 3 novels, which he wrote at the end of his life. This first 90' drama is based on "Maid in Waiting" and moves to Oxfordshire to introduce the Cherrell family and, in particular, Dinny Cherrell, who, aged 24 in 1928, is full of excitement for the life ahead of her. She is Michael & Fleur's cousin and, unbeknown to either of them, their lives are to have parallels neither could have predicted. | |
| 01 | 20170513 | Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in the final episodes of Galsworthy's epic. based on the novels of John Galsworthy It's 1928 and, after her father's death, Fleur is determined to make a steady life with Michael. But when his young cousin Dinny - lively, determined, and 'not the marrying sort of woman' - struggles to help first a brother accused of war crimes and then a best friend in trouble, can Fleur be of use, as echoes of her own life reverberate? Original music composed by Neil Brand Written by John Galsworthy Director/Producer....Marion Nancarrow Over the last 2 years, BBC Radio 4 has dramatised all 9 of John Galsworthy's Forsyte novels and this series "The Forsytes Concludes" brings us to the last 3 novels, which he wrote at the end of his life. This first 90' drama is based on "Maid in Waiting" and moves to Oxfordshire to introduce the Cherrell family and, in particular, Dinny Cherrell, who, aged 24 in 1928, is full of excitement for the life ahead of her. She is Michael and Fleur's cousin and, unbeknown to either of them, their lives are to have parallels neither could have predicted. | |
| 01 | Episode 1 | 20170513 | Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in the final episodes of Galsworthy's epic. |
| 02 | 20170515 | It is 1930, and Dinny Cherrell is wondering if she is ever going to experience true love. John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal. It's 1930 and two years have passed since Dinny Cherrell saved the day, rescuing her brother's beleaguered reputation. Her best friend, Diana, is in love and travelling the world with her new husband leaving Dinny to wonder if she's ever going to experience true love herself. Original music composed by Neil Brand Directors....Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins Today's play marks the start of the eighth novel in the series, Flowering Wilderness. | |
| 03 | 20170516 | Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in Galsworthy's epic. Dinny is falling in love. John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal. The return of poet Wilfrid Desert from the Middle East is the talk of London high society and his declaration of love for Dinny Cherrell ruffles a few feathers closer to home too. Original music composed by Neil Brand Directors....Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins. | |
| 04 | 20170517 | Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in Galsworthy's epic. A secret threatens Dinny's romance. John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal. Dinny's loyalty is put to the test when the truth about Wilfrid's experiences in the Middle East threatens to come out. Original music composed by Neil Brand Directors....Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins. | |
| 05 | 20170518 | Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in Galsworthy's epic. Dinny's loyalty is tested. John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal. Against Michael's advice, Wilfrid publishes his poem and waits for society's reaction. Dinny fights to remain loyal to Wilfrid without unduly hurting her family. Original music composed by Neil Brand Directors....Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins. | |
| 06 | 20170519 | Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in Galsworthy's epic. Dinny tries to stop a fight. John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal. Convinced he's a coward, Wilfrid hurtles towards self-destruction and Dinny tries to save him Original music composed by Neil Brand Directors....Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins Tomorrow's Saturday drama sees the conclusion of Flowering Wilderness where Michael hopes to persuade Wilfrid to stand by Dinny. It also marks the start of the final book in the series, Over The River, when Dinny's sister Clare (Chloe Pirrie) makes an unexpected return to England declaring her marriage is over. | |
| 07 | 20170520 | Arrivals and departures for Dinny as she struggles to come to terms with losing Wilfrid. John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal Wilfrid has tried to do the right thing by leaving Dinny, but as Fleur & Michael try to help each of them, unexpected echoes of their own past return. Original music composed by Neil Brand Director....Marion Nancarrow from the novels of John Galsworthy Tomorrow you can hear the very final part of the story. As repercussions of Clare's unhappy past begin to hit home, is there a chance of happiness for Dinny herself? Over the last 2 years, BBC Radio 4 has dramatised all 9 of John Galsworthy's Forsyte novels and this series "The Forsytes Concludes" brings us to the last 3 novels, which he wrote at the end of his life. Across this week, we've had the 90' drama based on "Maid in Waiting" which introduced the Cherrell family and Dinny Cherrell in particular who, aged 24 in 1928, was full of excitement for the life ahead of her. She is Fleur & Michael's cousin and, unbeknown to either of them, their lives are to have parallels neither could have predicted. | |
| 07 | 20170520 | Arrivals and departures for Dinny as she struggles to come to terms with losing Wilfrid. John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal Wilfrid has tried to do the right thing by leaving Dinny, but as Fleur and Michael try to help each of them, unexpected echoes of their own past return. Original music composed by Neil Brand Director....Marion Nancarrow from the novels of John Galsworthy Tomorrow you can hear the very final part of the story. As repercussions of Clare's unhappy past begin to hit home, is there a chance of happiness for Dinny herself? Over the last 2 years, BBC Radio 4 has dramatised all 9 of John Galsworthy's Forsyte novels and this series "The Forsytes Concludes" brings us to the last 3 novels, which he wrote at the end of his life. Across this week, we've had the 90' drama based on "Maid in Waiting" which introduced the Cherrell family and Dinny Cherrell in particular who, aged 24 in 1928, was full of excitement for the life ahead of her. She is Fleur and Michael's cousin and, unbeknown to either of them, their lives are to have parallels neither could have predicted. | |
| 08 | 20170521 | Ignoring her own heartache, Dinny pours all her energy into protecting her sister. |