In which the steadfast oak at Robin Hill stands as a silent witness to Jolyon’s reflections on time, family, and the artistic success that has quietly reshaped his life amidst the complexities of his relationships with his children and late wife. A visit from the determined Soames introduces a tension that stirs memories and moral considerations, revealing the subtle undercurrents beneath the Forsyte family’s refined exterior.

In which Soames visits his sister Winifred to find her embroiled in the domestic turmoil of her husband’s sudden departure, prompting him to contemplate the inevitable legal proceedings that cast a shadow over their family’s fortunes. Amidst these trials, he devises a visit to Robin Hill with his son Val, seeking connection and distraction in the changing landscapes of both kinship and law.

In which Soames Forsyte revisits the lively and disorderly realm of Soho, reflecting on his past marriage and the contrasting simplicity of the French restaurant run by Madame Lamotte and her daughter Annette, whose presence stirs new desires and contemplations within him. As he navigates his thoughts on property, legacy, and the embattled ties of matrimony, he confronts the uneasy prospect of divorce and the uncertain steps that lie ahead.

In which the Forsyte family, emblematic of a shifting English society, navigates the slow but certain spread of possessiveness and personal liberty through generations marked by cautious reproduction, changed customs, and a lingering provincial spirit. Amidst funerals and family gatherings, Soames Forsyte wrestles with his own sense of time, solitude, and the constraints of an undivorced life, all while observing the peculiarities and quaint steadfastness of his kin.

In which Montague Dartie, a man of the world buoyed by a hopeful stake in a racehorse, faces harsh disillusionment both on the turf and at home, leading to a desperate and sorrowful departure from the family house he has long inhabited. Meanwhile, his son Val returns from school burdened not only by youthful concerns but also by a painful awareness of his father's tarnished reputation, casting a shadow over his own prospects.

In which an old man eagerly anticipates the arrival of a beloved niece, whose presence and music bring light and joy to his tranquil country life despite the burdens of past sorrows and unspoken regrets. Their shared afternoon of simple pleasures and tender attentions culminates in a thoughtful decision to bestow a generous legacy, revealing the quiet yearnings and affirmations of an ageing heart.

In which old Jolyon Forsyte, stirred by a tender companionship that rekindles a longing for beauty amid the waning days of his life, grapples with the frailty of age and the delicate balance between pleasure and prudence. As he navigates the shifting tides of affection and the inevitable encroachments of time, his quiet reveries and resolute spirit paint a poignant portrait of dignity confronted by change.

In which old Jolyon Forsyte, finding solace and beauty in his country home at Robin Hill, unexpectedly encounters Irene, whose presence stirs a mixture of poignant memories and quiet companionship. Over dinner and music, their meeting reveals delicate intimacies of loss and grace amidst the gentle rhythms of pastoral life and fading time.

In which old Jolyon, wrestling with gentle restlessness and the subtle pangs of memory, visits Irene at her modest Chelsea flat and finds solace in their measured companionship beneath the summer sun. They speak softly of love and loss, and as the afternoon wanes, a quiet resolve to offer comfort and kindness rises within him, illuminating the delicate balance of their intertwined lives.

In which Soames, burdened by the tragic news of Bosinney’s death, wanders London streets consumed by a tumult of grief and suspicion, only to find Irene returned to their home in a state of desolation that paralyses speech and action. The evening closes with a tense encounter between Soames and young Jolyon, the presence of his wife pallid and silent between them, an unspoken rift thickening the air.