The Forsyte Saga

The Pursuit of Happiness

Season 1    Episode 3
January 21, 1967    50m    Not Rated
Two sons are born. Winifred and her profligate husband Monty must appeal to her father James to ease Monty’s debts, as Winifred gives birth to her son, Val. The accidental death of Young Jo’s first wife allows Jo and Helene to legally marry. Helene gives birth to the third generation of Jolyon Forsytes, nicknamed Jolly, while Old Jo assumes parental authority over granddaughter June. Soames methodically and relentlessly pursues an unwilling Irene, who finally accepts his marriage proposal, but with one condition: that he release her from the marriage if they are not happy. Their wedding night sets the stage for despair ahead.
Directed By
David Giles
Written By
Donald Wilson

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Cast of The Pursuit of Happiness
  • Eric PorterSoames Forsyte
  • Susan HampshireFleur Mont née Forsyte
  • Nyree Dawn PorterIrene Forsyte née Heron
  • Kenneth More'Young Jolyon' Forsyte
  • Fay Compton'Aunt Ann' Forsyte
  • Lana MorrisHelene Hillmer
  • Margaret TyzackWinifred Dartie
  • John WelshJames Forsyte
  • Joseph O'Conor'Old Jolyon' Forsyte
  • Terence AlexanderMontague 'Monty' Dartie
  • John BaskcombTimothy Forsyte
  • John BennettPhilip Bosinney
  • Martin JarvisJolyon 'Jon' Forsyte
  • John BarcroftGeorge Forsyte

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