← The Forsyte Saga · Series 1

The Pursuit of Happiness

S1 · E3 · 21 Jan 1967 · 50 min

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Winifred and her profligate husband Monty must appeal to 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 authority over June. Meanwhile, Soames methodically and relentlessly pursues an unwilling Irene, who finally accepts his proposal, but with one condition: that he release her from the marriage if they are unhappy. Their wedding night sets the stage for despair ahead.

Directing

David Giles · Director

Writing

Donald Wilson · Writer

Guest Stars (21)

Nyree Dawn Porter as Irene Forsyte née Heron

Kenneth More as 'Young Jolyon' Forsyte

Fay Compton as 'Aunt Ann' Forsyte

Lana Morris as Helene Hillmer

Margaret Tyzack as Winifred Dartie

John Welsh as James Forsyte

Joseph O'Conor as 'Old Jolyon' Forsyte

Maggie Jones as Smither

John Barcroft as George Forsyte

Nora Nicholson as Aunt Juley Forsyte

Fanny Rowe as Emily Forsyte

George Woodbridge as Swithin Forsyte

Ursula Howells as Frances Forsyte

Terence Alexander as Montague Dartie

Jenny Laird as Mrs Heron

Garry Marsh as Doctor Dewar

John Baskcomb as Uncle Timothy Forsyte