TV series · 1967 · BBC Two
Is The Forsyte Saga based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Forsyte Saga is based on the book series The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy (1906).
The TV series premiered in 1967 on BBC Two.
The book series behind The Forsyte Saga
The Forsyte Saga
Book series by John Galsworthy · first published 1906
Three novels by John Galsworthy.
Other adaptations of The Forsyte Saga
- The Forsytes (TV, 2025)
Common questions
Is The Forsyte Saga based on a book?
Yes. The Forsyte Saga is based on the book series The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy (1906).
Who wrote the book The Forsyte Saga is based on?
The Forsyte Saga was written by John Galsworthy and first published in 1906.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Forsyte Saga before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of John Galsworthy's books
- That Forsyte Woman (film, 1950)
- 21 Days (film, 1940)