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Tuppence Middleton discusses the complexities of her character Frances Forsyte in The Forsytes Season 1.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of The Forsytes Season 1. For actor Tuppence Middleton, Frances Forsyte is a complex character. Her heart may be in the right place, but when faced with an impossible situation, she makes some questionable decisions out of self preservation. In this episode, Tuppence shares how her character does all she can to hold together her marriage, the family, and her daughter’s future amidst emotional devastation.

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