The much awaited series The Forsytes aired on Channel 5 last night.
The six-part series is an adaptation of the novels by John Galsworthy, produced by Mammoth Screen, and follows the romances, family bonds and ambitions of the Forsytes, a prominent upper-class family, with desire, ambition and betrayal are at the heart of this sumptuous costume drama set during the late-Victorian period Great Britain.
The cast is led by Joshua Orpin (Titans) as Soames Forsyte and Millie Gibson (Doctor Who) as Irene Heron, and features an ensemble cast which includes Eleanor Tomlinson (One Day), Jack Davenport (The Morning Show), Stephen Moyer (True Blood), Tuppence Middleton (Downtown Abbey: A New Era) and Danny Griffin (Fate: The Winx Saga).
The series featured many filming locations in Bristol and nearby.
Here are 7 Bristol and nearby locations featured in Channel 5's new historic drama The Forsytes:
1. Leigh Court
Leigh Court via Google Maps
2. Hotwells
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3. Beaufort Polo Club, Berkley
Giles Cuddy via Google Maps
4. University of Bristol’s Botanic Gardens
Emma Jones