The Forsyte (Saga)

Season 1 of Debbie Horsfield's re-imagining of John Glasworthy's Forsyte Saga, The Forsytes, aired on PBS Masterpiece this Spring. Join Stephanie in today's episode as she breaks down her thoughts on this new show, discover the source material for the first time and recap some of the 2002 BBC series. To avoid spoilers watch now on PBS Passport or with the Masterpiece subscription on Prime Video. Episode Time Stamps:18:27-21:47: Ada Galsworthy Parallels24:27: (2025) Show Review50:01: (2002) Series Thoughts1:00:00: Closing Enjoy the atmosphere of the ice-cream and lawn mowers, despite the A/C and closed windows....REFERENCES:The ForsytesThe Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy2002 and 1967 TV seriesPoldarkDebbie HorsfieldDownton AbbeyBridgertonThe BuccaneersDoctor WhoFate: The Winx SagaBrandon Sanderson"The Man of Property" (1906)1985 Anne of Green Gables Swoonworthy Podcast The Masterpiece Studio Podcast HamletThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsThe Other Bennet SisterFackham HallWuthering HeightsNext Time: Mr. Holland's Opus! Watch now on Disney Plus. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!