THE FORSYTES COSTUME TV SERIES SEASON 2 TEASER IS HERE WITH LAVISH COSTUMES AND UNHAPPY LOVES

    THE FORSYTES  

SEASON TWO TEASER IS HERE!

Although the first season just ended over on PBS Masterpiece, it actually aired on Channel 5 in UK last September and season two of THE FORSYTES costume drama is coming over there quite soon so a lavish teaserannouncing it has been released! I also don't have to remind you that the third season has already been ordered as well. Joshua Orpin, Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Danny Griffin, Stephen Moyer, Millie Gibson, Tuppence Middleton, Eleanor Tomlinson will all return with Richard Rankin joining the cast in the second run. In this next chapter which was shot last year in Britain, the proud dynasty faces a new era of scandal, ambition, and shifting loyalties. As love, legacy and reputation collide, the cracks in the family’s polished façade grow ever deeper. With both of the Forsyte younger cousins having problems in their marriages due to their spoilt, immature and treacherous wives, the second season will pick up about six months after the season one finale.

 

SPOTLIGHT ON CHANNEL 5'S LAVISH NEW COSTUME DRAMA THE FORSYTES BASED ON FAMOUS SAGA BY JOHN GALSWORTHY

   THE FORSYTES SERIES  

NEW CHANNEL 5 SAGA STARTS TOMORROW

It is finally the time for the top new TV series of the season to start airing! Admittedly, new version of famous The Forsyte Saga with six episodes based on John Galsworthy famous novel had its world premiere last week in Central Europe on Epic Drama Channel, but THE FORSYTES will start over at British Channel 5 tomorrow, October 20th and will then cross the ocean to visit American audience March 22nd next year on PBS Masterpiece which has already renewed the new costume drama for a second season.

 

 IN THE STORY THAT FOLLOWS

a rich British family in 1880s London Francesca Annis will play formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann. Stephen Moyer is Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co. Danny Griffin plays his bohemian son Jo, while Tuppence Middleton is his status-driven wife Frances. Jack Davenport plays Ann’s competitive younger son James.  Joshua Orpin stars as James’ shrewd son Soames, with  Millie Gibson  as his love interest. Tom Durant Pritchard  plays Monty Dartie, James’ son-in-law. Eleanor Tomlinson plays Louisa Byrne, a Soho dressmaker and Jo’s first love. Family stability is threatened by two chance encounters for rival cousins, Jolyon and Soames, throwing their previously steady lives into disarray. Married Jolyon contends with the reappearance of his former lover, Louisa, a lady’s maid-turned-dressmaker, while daughter June falls for a penniless architect. Soames, meanwhile, is enchanted by the beautiful and free-spirited dancer Irene. All must decide whether to be ruled by the head or the heart. Ten years after Jolyon’s marriage to high society favourite, Frances, the Forsytes prepare to celebrate daughter June’s 18th birthday and entrance into society. Ambitious Frances is determined to secure her an advantageous marriage. Meanwhile, the question of the succession of the family firm, Forsyte & Co., hangs heavily in the air with brothers, and rivals, Jolyon Senior and James battling for their own sons, Jolyon and Soames, to triumph as chairman. Despite Jolyon’s protests, Soames wastes no time in demonstrating his ruthless business acumen by seizing an opportunity to offload risky shares in a mining company, consequently causing its collapse, and the destitution of many of its shareholders. Elsewhere, Soames finds himself utterly captivated by the beautiful dancer Irene Heron, leaping to her assistance after her father’s sudden collapse. Just as Soames and James’s plans to conspire against them escalate, Jolyon Senior makes a shock announcement at June’s birthday party. Frances, meanwhile, suspicious of her husband’s unceremonious disappearance from their daughter’s party, follows him and makes a shocking discovery. 

 

THE SECOND SEASON ALREADY SHOOTING 

It is interesting that even before the airing of the first season, we know that Richard Rankin will be joining the cast in the second season next year. In this next chapter that is now shooting in Britain, the proud dynasty faces a new era of scandal, ambition, and shifting loyalties. As love, legacy and reputation collide, the cracks in the family’s polished façade grow ever deeper. 

 

SEE ENTICING NEW TEASER TRAILER FOR CHANNEL 5'S THE FORSYTES COSTUME TV DRAMA

   THE FORSYTES SERIES  

SEE THE ENTICING NEW TEASER TRAILER 

The Forsytes arrive this Autumn

We have an enticing new teaser for Channel 5's new series adaptation of THE FORSYTES which arrives October 20th in UK and sometime next year in USA at PBS, with central Europe seeing it as a world premiere on Epic Drama from October 14th! 

 

 IN THE STORY THAT FOLLOWS

a rich British family in 1880s London Francesca Annis will play formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann. Stephen Moyer is Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co. Danny Griffin plays his bohemian son Jo, while Tuppence Middleton is his status-driven wife Frances. Jack Davenport plays Ann’s competitive younger son James.  Joshua Orpin stars as James’ shrewd son Soames, with  Millie Gibson  as his love interest. Tom Durant Pritchard  plays Monty Dartie, James’ son-in-law. Eleanor Tomlinson plays Louisa Byrne, a Soho dressmaker and Jo’s first love. 

 

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GORGEOUS FIRST TRAILER FOR PBS AND CHANNEL 5 LAVISH NEW COSTUME DRAMA THE FORSYTES BASED ON FAMOUS SAGA BY JOHN GALSWORTHY

   THE FORSYTES TRAILER   

NEW SAGA FROM PBS AND CHANNEL 5

PBS Masterpiece and Mammoth Screen have unveiled stunningly gorgeous first teaser trailer for their new TV series version of famous The Forsyte Saga with six episodes based on John Galsworthy famous novel. THE FORSYTES will arrive to British Channel 5 this Autumn and then later on cross the ocean to visit American audience sometime next year on PBS Masterpiece which has already renewed the new costume drama for a second season.

 IN THE STORY THAT FOLLOWS

a rich British family in 1880s London Francesca Annis will play formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann. Stephen Moyer is Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co. Danny Griffin plays his bohemian son Jo, while Tuppence Middleton is his status-driven wife Frances. Jack Davenport plays Ann’s competitive younger son James.  Joshua Orpin stars as James’ shrewd son Soames, with  Millie Gibson  as his love interest. Tom Durant Pritchard  plays Monty Dartie, James’ son-in-law. Eleanor Tomlinson plays Louisa Byrne, a Soho dressmaker and Jo’s first love. 

THE SECOND SEASON ALREADY SHOOTING 

It is interesting that even before the airing of the first season, we know that Richard Rankin will be joining the cast in the second season next year. In this next chapter that is now shooting in Britain, the proud dynasty faces a new era of scandal, ambition, and shifting loyalties. As love, legacy and reputation collide, the cracks in the family’s polished façade grow ever deeper. The second season is currently shooting over in Great Britain.

 

GLORIOUS FIRST CAST PICTURES FROM PBS AND CHANNEL 5 LAVISH NEW COSTUME DRAMA THE FORSYTES BASED ON FAMOUS SAGA BY JOHN GALSWORTHY

   THE FORSYTES   

NEW SAGA FROM PBS AND CHANNEL 5

PBS Masterpiece and Mammoth Screen have unveiled gloriously beautiful first images from their new TV series version of famous The Forsyte Saga with six episodes based on John Galsworthy famous novel. THE FORSYTES will arrive to British Channel 5 this Autumn and then later on cross the ocean to visit American audience sometime next year on PBS Masterpiece which has already renewed the new costume drama for a second season.

 IN THE STORY THAT FOLLOWS

a rich British family in 1880s London Francesca Annis will play formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann. Stephen Moyer is Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co. Danny Griffin plays his bohemian son Jo, while Tuppence Middleton is his status-driven wife Frances. Jack Davenport plays Ann’s competitive younger son James.  Joshua Orpin stars as James’ shrewd son Soames, with  Millie Gibson  as his love interest. Tom Durant Pritchard  plays Monty Dartie, James’ son-in-law. Eleanor Tomlinson plays Louisa Byrne, a Soho dressmaker and Jo’s first love. 

THE SECOND SEASON ALREADY SHOOTING 

It is interesting that even before the airing of the first season, we know that Richard Rankin will be joining the cast in the second season next year. In this next chapter that is now shooting in Britain, the proud dynasty faces a new era of scandal, ambition, and shifting loyalties. As love, legacy and reputation collide, the cracks in the family’s polished façade grow ever deeper. The second season is currently shooting over in Great Britain.

FRANCESCA ANNIS, STEPHEN MOYER, JACK DAVENPORT TO LEAD NEW THE FORSYTHE SAGA SERIES ADAPTATION AT PBS

   NEW FORSYTE SAGA   

ANNOUNCES CAST AT PBS MASTERPIECE

PBS Masterpiece and Mammoth Screen have announced work on new TV series version of famous THE FORSYTE SAGA with six episodes based on John Galsworthy famous novel. In the story that follows a rich British family in 1880s London Francesca Annis will play formidable Forsyte

Jack Davenport, Francesca Annis, Stephen Moyer will lead

matriarch Ann. Stephen Moyer is Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co. Danny Griffin plays his bohemian son Jo, while Tuppence Middleton is his status-driven wife

Danny Griffin, Eleanor Tomlinson, Joshua Orpin will star

Frances. Jack Davenport plays Ann’s competitive younger son James.  Joshua Orpin stars as James’ shrewd son Soames, with  Millie Gibson  as his love interest. Tom Durant Pritchard  plays Monty Dartie, James’ son-in-law. Eleanor Tomlinson plays Louisa Byrne, a Soho dressmaker and Jo’s first love.

TRAILER FOR ITV'S NEW SERIES FLESH AND BLOOD WITH IMELDA STAUNTON, STEPHEN REA, RUSSELL TOVEY, FRANCESCA ANNIS, VINCENT REGAN

'FLESH AND BLOOD' TRAILER

FOR A STAR STUDDED SERIES

This one, I think, has no competition when it comes to having the strongest cast in a television series this year! Imelda Staunton, Stephen Rea, Francesca Annis, Russell Tovey and Vincent Regan all star in FLESH AND BLOOD new four part drama which will air on ITV from Monday 24th of February in four consecutive nights!

Flesh And Blood Is A Modern Story
of three adult siblings, exploring universal themes of relationships, trust, loyalty and love against the backdrop of the build-up to, and aftermath of, a tragic crime. The already dysfunctional lives of Helen, Jake and Natalie (Russell Tovey, Claudie Blakley and Lydia Leonard) are thrown into

Stephen Rea,  Francesca Annis and Imelda Staunton lead the cast

disarray when their recently widowed mother Vivien (Francesca Annis) declares she’s in love with a new man. Their suspicions are heightened as retired surgeon Mark (Stephen Mark) sweeps their mother off her feet, shifting her priorities away from her children. Years of secrets, lies, rivalries and betrayals come to the surface and threaten to blow apart everything they’ve held dear. Then there's Mary (Imelda Staunton), who has lived next

The series will air in four nights from February 24th!

door to Vivien for 40 years. Despite not being family, Mary appears overly attentive to Vivien and her family's unfolding drama. With their large family home, inheritance and happy childhood memories all at risk, the siblings attempt to find out more about Mark. But will their long-buried grudges, complex relationships and complicated personal lives allow them to pull together?

RUSSELL TOVEY TO LEAD ITV'S NEW SERIES FLESH AND BLOOD WITH IMELDA STAUNTON, STEPHEN REA, FRANCESCA ANNIS AND VINCENT REGAN

'FLESH AND BLOOD' SERIES

PUTS RUSSELL TOVEY, FRANCESCA ANNIS AND IMELDA STAUNTON IN A FAMILY

Russell Tovey will lead the new series

While we are deeply enjoying our dearest boy Russell Tovey in Years and Years over at BBC currently, he has already set himself another gig: he will lead new series over at rival ITV titled FLESH AND BLOOD together with acting legends Imelda Staunton, Stephen Rea, Vincent Regan and Francesca Annis! The four part drama is a darkly witty and gripping exploration of family dynamics and modern relationships as they spiral towards a tragedy and possible crime.

FLESH AND BLOOD IS
a modern story of three adult siblings - Helen (Claudie Blakley), Jake (Russell Tovey) and Natalie (Lydia Leonard) - who are thrown into disarray when their recently widowed mother Vivien (Francesca Annis)

Our dearest Vincent Regan is also in the cast

declares she’s in love with a new man, Mark (Stephen Rea). As she nears her 70th birthday, the siblings’ suspicions are heightened when retired GP Mark sweeps their mother off her feet, shifting her priorities away from her children. The happiness of her 45-year marriage to their father, Terry, is called into question, which sends a seismic shock through the lives of the siblings. Years of secrets, lies, rivalries and betrayals come to the surface and threaten to blow apart everything they’ve held dear. With their large family home overlooking the Sussex coast, their inheritance and the happy memories of their childhood all

Acting divas Francesca Annis and Imelda Staunton will lead the female cast.

suddenly threatened by the arrival of Mark, the siblings attempt to find out more about him. But will their long-buried grudges and complicated personal lives allow them to pull together? Then there’s Mary (Imelda Staunton), who has lived next door to Vivien for 40 years. Despite not being family, Mary appears unhealthily attached to Vivien and her family’s unfolding drama.

ACTING LEGENDS TUESDAY: RUSSELL TOVEY, LAURIE DAVIDSON JOIN HELEN MIRREN, IAN MCKELLEN IN 'GOOD LIAR'! PENELOPE WILTON JOINS SALLY HAWKINS, DAVID THEWLIS IN 'ETERNAL BEAUTY'! 'KING OF THIEVES' TRAILER WITH MICHAEL CAINE, JIM BROADBENT, MICHAEL GAMBON, TOM COURTENAY!

  'THE GOOD LIAR'

LAURIE DAVIDSON, RUSSELL TOVEY JOIN HELEN MIRREN AND  IAN MCKELLEN IN THE CAST

Russell Tovey has just joined the cast!

What a sensational cast indeed! I've already told you before that British acting legends Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen will star together in Bill Condon's movie THE GOOD LIAR and now they're joined in it by two of our most beloved hunks and sweetest creatures Russell Tovey and Will's Laurie Davidson in the cast which also has another acting legend Downton Abbey's Jim Carter!

THE STORY OF THE GOOD LIAR 

You know Laurie Davidson from Will epic TV series

sees Ian McKellen playing career con artist Roy
Courtnay who can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (played by Helen Mirren) online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.This will, if I am not mistaken, be the fourth time Beauty and the Beast's Bill Condon directs Ian McKellen on the big screens!

  'ETERNAL BEAUTY'

 PENELOPE WILTON JOINS SALLY HAWKINS AND DAVID THEWLIS

Penelope Wilton has joined the cast

Meanwhile, a slate of amazing British actors has been added to another possibly lovely movie ETERNAL BEAUTY which will be toplined by Sally Hawkins! She has just been joined in the cast by Penelope Wilton, David Thewlis and Billie Piper. The film will see Oscar nominee Hawkins playing a woman who, after being left at the altar, had a breakdown and has spiralled into a chaotic episode of schizophrenia lasting 20 years in which love (both real and imagined) and family relationships collide. Things change when she begins a darkly comic romance with Mike (Thewlis), a failed musician and fellow lost soul.

  'THE KING OF THIEVES' TRAILER

 MICHAEL CAINE,JIM BROADBENT LEAD THE CAST OF THESPIANS

King of Thieves arrives into cinemas this September

To top the day of amazing thespians, check out the first trailer for THE KING OF THIEVES crime comedy drama in which acting legends Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, Michael Gambon, Ray Winstone, Tom Courtenay play a crew of retired crooks who pull off a major heist in London's jewellery district. In the true story of the unbelievable true story of the Hatton Garden heist they are also joined by Charlie Cox, Francesca Annis!

FIRST TRAILERS FOR ITV'S NEW EPIC TV SERIES 'VICTORIA' WITH JENNA COLEMAN AND WW2 'HOME FIRES' SEASON 2 WITH SAMANTHA BOND, FRANCESCA ANNIS

  'HOME FIRES' 2ND SEASON

TRAILER AND POSTERS

We're going British today, since ITV has released clips for two of their new series! Following the success of series one of HOME FIRES, Samantha Bond and Francesca Annis are reunited with the impressive ensemble cast including Ruth Gemmell, Claire Rushbrook, Ed Stoppard, Chris Coghill, Clare Calbraith, Fenella Woolgar, Mark Bazeley, Mike Noble and Daniel Ryan in HOME FIRES 2nd season which starts April 3rd in UK and later in USA at Masterpiece.

WW2 IS ON!  
It’s the summer of 1940 and the village of Great Paxford is caught up in the nightmare of the Battle of Britain. Two weeks after the defeat at Dunkirk, the German army is advancing through France and Britain is bracing itself for invasion. Throughout the series the residents at the heart of this rural Cheshire community face their own personal challenges and conflicts as reputations are tarnished, loved ones lost, and shocking secrets are discovered. The women, under the auspices of the Great Paxford Women’s Institute, unite and discover inner resources that will change their lives forever whilst helping maintain the nation’s fabric in its darkest hour.

  'VICTORIA' EPIC TV SERIES

1ST JENNA COLEMAN TEASER  

Meanwhile, ITV has also offered us a very short glimpse into another historical saga coming to us this year. Jenna Coleman's VICTORIA  an eight part mini-series, focusing on the early life of ruthless British enslaver and tyrant Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18, through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. Rufus Sewell also appears in the short teaser as Lord Meloburne, her trusted advisor and first prime minister.