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Epic tale of sex, money and power across three generations of an upper class family. Stars Jessica Raine and Joseph Millson.

From the novels of John Galsworthy
Dramatised for radio by Shaun McKenna

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 May 2017 04:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Soames Forsyte Joseph Millson
Irene Forsyte Juliet Aubrey
Narrator Jessica Raine
Philip Bosinney Harry Hadden-Paton
Old Jolyon Brian Protheroe
June Forsyte Rebecca Hamilton
Jo Forsyte Ewan Bailey
Aunt Juley Jessica Turner
James Forsyte Gerard McDermott
Cab driver Gerard McDermott
Emily Forsyte Susan Jameson
Swithin Forsyte Sean Baker
Bilson Debra Baker
Author John Galsworthy
Adaptor Shaun McKenna
Director Marion Nancarrow
Producer Marion Nancarrow

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Jan 2016 14:30
  • Sat 6 Feb 2016 06:00
  • Sat 6 Feb 2016 16:00
  • Sun 7 Feb 2016 04:00
  • Sat 20 May 2017 06:00
  • Sat 20 May 2017 16:00
  • Sun 21 May 2017 04:00

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