Jon is having his portrait painted and Fleur has arranged to sit for the same artist. Soames has decided to visit the family's roots in Dorset.

On her return home from a trip round the world with Soames, Fleur has met Jon again. He and Anne have decided to make their home in England.

Soames has decided to sue Bosinney for the excessive costs at Robin Hill. He has refused to given Irene her freedom.

Jo has been informed that he has a weak heart. Fleur has learned the cause of the family feud but has not told Jon.

Monty has returned. Jolly has died in South Africa and Soames has caused a summons for divorce to be served on Irene, citing Jo as co-respondent.

Fleur has entertained Jon and Anne and taken them down to Robin Hill. They have met again at Ascot, and Anne has realised that her marriage is in jeopardy.

The story of the Forsyte’s, a prosperous, upper middle class family in London in 1879. A family gathering takes place at Forsyte ‘Change, Uncle Timothy’s house.

Philip is falling in love with Irene. Ann Forsyte has died and black sheep Young Jolyon has dared to attend her funeral.

Jo has formed a liaison with Helene, once his daughter's governess. She has told him they are going to have a child.

Jo has quarrelled finally with his father. Soames has met Irene and been fascinated by her beauty. Winifred has been shocked by a letter to Monty.

Frances has been accidentally killed and Helene and Jo are married. Irene has married Soames on the understanding that he will let her go if the marriage is a failure.

Jo and his father are reconciled. In the hope of improving relations with his wife, Soames plans to build a house in the country, employing Philip Bosinney as architect.

Soames has won his case, and while Irene returns to him for one last night, she then leaves him for good. Philip has been killed in the fog.

After setting up house at Robin Hill with Jo and his family, Old Jolyon has died and has left Irene a comfortable legacy.

Helen has died and Soames would like to marry again. After 12 years he has visited Irene with a view to getting a divorce.

Soames has continued to seek grounds for divorce and Winnifred has sued Monty for restitution of conjugal rights. Val and Jolly have enlisted in the Army.

It is 19 years since the death of James. World War I has come and gone, and the Forsytes' England will never be the same again.

Fleur and Jon have fallen in love. In spite of the opposition of their parents they are determined not to give each other up.

Jo has told Jon the whole story. His death immediately afterwards has caused Jon to tell Fleur he cannot marry her.

Fleur has married Michael Mont, but his best friend, Wilfrid Desert, is in love with her. Bicket has been sacked for stealing books. Soames has queried the accounts of PPRS.