Millie Gibson, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio

About this episode

Millie Gibson discusses her role as Irene Heron in The Forsytes and the character's transformative journey.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 3 of The Forsytes Season 1. Actor Millie Gibson joined The Forsytes cast as the artistic and free spirited ballet dancer, Irene Heron. In this conversation, Millie discusses how her character takes a leap of faith — a leap that promises her a world far beyond anything she could have ever dreamt.

People in this episode

Host: MASTERPIECE Studio

Guest: Millie Gibson

Topics covered

• acting
• character development
• ballet
• leap of faith
• The Forsytes
• interview

Keywords

• Millie Gibson
• The Forsytes
• Irene Heron
• ballet dancer
• character leap of faith
• Episode 3
• acting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Forsytes

More episodes of MASTERPIECE Studio

• Daisy Coulam, Reflecting on 11 Seasons of Grantchester | MASTERPIECE Studio · June 8, 2026 · 34 min
• The Countess of Carnarvon | MASTERPIECE Studio · May 17, 2026 · 31 min
• A Wrap Up And A Look Ahead, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio · May 3, 2026 · 29 min
• Stephen Moyer and Jack Davenport, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio · April 26, 2026 · 29 min
• Tuppence Middleton, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio · April 19, 2026 · 32 min
• Joshua Orpin, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio · April 12, 2026 · 32 min