Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20160130 | From the novels of John Galsworthy
Of all his beautiful possessions, wealthy solicitor Soames Forsyte considers his wife, Irene, the most beautiful. Why then does she want separate bedrooms?
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow
The first dramatisation of all 9 books in John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga. An epic tale of sex, money and power in the lives of an upper middle-class family in London, it spans 50 years from 1886 to 1936.
Wealthy solicitor Soames Forsyte wonders why his wife Irene wants separate bedrooms. Dramatisation of John Galsworthy's epic novels of love, money and betrayal. |
| 02 | 20160201 | John Galsworthy's epic novels of sex, money and power in an upper class family.
As Soames Forsyte prepares to face his wife's lover in court, an unidentified body lies in the city morgue.
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins
Over the next 2 years, BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a new dramatisation of all 9 books in John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga. An epic tale of sex, money and power in the lives of an upper middle-class family in London, it spans 50 years from 1886 to 1936.
Today's play concludes the first novel "The Man of Property". It's the day after Irene Forsyte's lover, the architect, Philip Bosinney, was struck down in the fog by a hansom cab. Irene waits in his lodgings for his return.
The story continues every day this week in the 15 Minute Drama slot and concludes in the Saturday Drama at 1430.
Award-winning writers Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan are dramatising the complete novels and Interludes and have taken a new approach to the books - delving deeper behind the Edwardian fa瀀ade to bring more of Galsworthy's wonderful insight, wit and observation from the page. Although focussed on the period in which they were written - in the first 20 years of the 20th century - the novels feel remarkably contemporary and have much to reveal of our own world and inner lives.
Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, Jericho) takes a central role as narrator, with Juliet Aubrey playing Irene and Joseph Millson, Soames. Later in the series they are joined by Jonathan Bailey, Max Bennett and Ben Lambert.
The Producers are Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins.
Soames Forsyte prepares to face his wife's lover in court. Dramatisation of John Galsworthy's epic novels of love, money and betrayal. |
| 03 | 20160202 | John Galsworthy's epic novels of sex, money and power in an upper class family.
An idyllic summer in 1892 and an unexpected encounter reawakens long-forgotten emotions in Old Jolyon
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins
Over the next 2 years, BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a new dramatisation of all 9 books in John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga. An epic tale of sex, money and power in the lives of an upper middle-class family in London, it spans 50 years from 1886 to 1936.
Today's play is from the interlude "Indian Summer of a Forsyte". Five years have passed since the scandal of Irene and Soames split the Forstye family apart. Old Jolyon has turned his back on Soames's side of the family and contemplates a move to the country.
The story continues every day this week in the 15 Minute Drama slot and concludes in the Saturday Drama at 1430.
Award-winning writers Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan are dramatising the complete novels and Interludes and have taken a new approach to the books - delving deeper behind the Edwardian fa瀀ade to bring more of Galsworthy's wonderful insight, wit and observation from the page. Although focussed on the period in which they were written - in the first 20 years of the 20th century - the novels feel remarkably contemporary and have much to reveal of our own world and inner lives.
Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, Jericho) takes a central role as narrator, with Juliet Aubrey playing Irene and Joseph Millson, Soames. Later in the series they are joined by Jonathan Bailey, Max Bennett and Ben Lambert.
The Producers are Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins.
An unexpected encounter reawakens long-forgotten emotions in Old Jolyon. Dramatisation of John Galsworthy's epic novels of love, money and betrayal. |
| 04 | 20160203 | John Galsworthy's epic novels of sex, money and power in an upper class family.
Past scandals come back to haunt the present. It's been 12 years since the breakdown of his marriage and Soames Forsyte wants a son.
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins
Over the next 2 years, BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a new dramatisation of all 9 books in John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga. An epic tale of sex, money and power in the lives of an upper middle-class family in London, it spans 50 years from 1886 to 1936.
Today's play marks the start of the second novel, "In Chancery".
The story continues every day this week in the 15 Minute Drama slot and concludes in the Saturday Drama at 1430.
Award-winning writers Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan are dramatising the complete novels and Interludes and have taken a new approach to the books - delving deeper behind the Edwardian fa瀀ade to bring more of Galsworthy's wonderful insight, wit and observation from the page. Although focussed on the period in which they were written - in the first 20 years of the 20th century - the novels feel remarkably contemporary and have much to reveal of our own world and inner lives.
Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, Jericho) takes a central role as narrator, with Juliet Aubrey playing Irene and Joseph Millson, Soames. Later in the series they are joined by Jonathan Bailey, Max Bennett and Ben Lambert.
The Producers are Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins.
It has been 12 years since the breakdown of his marriage, and Soames Forsyte wants a son. Dramatisation of John Galsworthy's epic novels of love, money and betrayal. |
| 05 | 20160204 | John Galsworthy's epic novels of sex, money and power in an upper class family.
With divorce on his mind, Soames Forsyte prepares to meet his estranged wife Irene for the first time in 12 years.
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins
Over the next 2 years, BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a new dramatisation of all 9 books in John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga. An epic tale of sex, money and power in the lives of an upper middle-class family in London, it spans 50 years from 1886 to 1936.
Today's play is from the second novel, "In Chancery".
The story continues every day this week in the 15 Minute Drama slot and concludes in the Saturday Drama at 1430.
Award-winning writers Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan are dramatising the complete novels and Interludes and have taken a new approach to the books - delving deeper behind the Edwardian fa瀀ade to bring more of Galsworthy's wonderful insight, wit and observation from the page. Although focussed on the period in which they were written - in the first 20 years of the 20th century - the novels feel remarkably contemporary and have much to reveal of our own world and inner lives.
Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, Jericho) takes a central role as narrator, with Juliet Aubrey playing Irene and Joseph Millson, Soames. Later in the series they are joined by Jonathan Bailey, Max Bennett and Ben Lambert.
The Producers are Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins.
Soames Forsyte prepares to meet his estranged wife Irene for the first time in 12 years. Dramatisation of John Galsworthy's epic novels of love, money and betrayal. |
| 06 | 20160205 | John Galsworthy's epic novels of sex, money and power in an upper class family.
Soames is determined to win back his estranged wife Irene. His relentless pursuit of her brings him into conflict with his cousin Jo, threatening a new family rift.
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins
Over the next 2 years, BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a new dramatisation of all 9 books in John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga. An epic tale of sex, money and power in the lives of an upper middle-class family in London, it spans 50 years from 1886 to 1936.
Today's play is from the second novel, "In Chancery".
The story continues every day this week in the 15 Minute Drama slot and concludes in the Saturday Drama at 1430.
Award-winning writers Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan are dramatising the complete novels and Interludes and have taken a new approach to the books - delving deeper behind the Edwardian fa瀀ade to bring more of Galsworthy's wonderful insight, wit and observation from the page. Although focussed on the period in which they were written - in the first 20 years of the 20th century - the novels feel remarkably contemporary and have much to reveal of our own world and inner lives.
Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, Jericho) takes a central role as narrator, with Juliet Aubrey playing Irene and Joseph Millson, Soames. Later in the series they are joined by Jonathan Bailey, Max Bennett and Ben Lambert.
The Producers are Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins.
Soames is determined to win back his estranged wife Irene. Dramatisation of John Galsworthy's epic novels of love, money and betrayal. |
| 07 | 20160206 | From the novels of John Galsworthy
Irene has fled to Paris to escape her husband, Soames, who now has a private detective watching her every move.
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow
This Saturday Drama concludes "In Chancery", the second book of "The Forsytes". We pick up the story again in April.
Irene flees to Paris to escape Soames, who has a private detective watching her every move Dramatisation of John Galsworthy's epic novels of love, money and betrayal. |