The Forsytes prepare to celebrate their daughter June's 18th birthday and her entrance into society - but her father Jolyon makes a shock announcement at the party. And Frances makes a distressing discovery.
A gold-mining investment decision reveals tensions between Jolyon's caution and the board's profit focus. As James and Soames push harder to remove him, Irene seeks work while Soames attempts to comfort her through outings.
Jolyon tells Frances and June he's ended things with Louisa. Frances continues matchmaking June with Horatio. In Paris, Soames feels out of place among Irene's social circle.