TV series

Poldark

Name: Poldark
Released: 1975
Cast: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Ralph Bates, Kevin McNally

1975–1977· 2 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 6.9Ended

On BBC One — From BBC · London Films Productions

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Synopsis

Poldark is a television drama based on Winston Graham's novels of the same title. It was first transmitted on BBC Two across two seasons between 1975 and 1977. The adaptation covered all seven novels (of the eventual twelve) published up to the time. In late 18th-century Cornwall, Ross Poldark loses his fiancée, well-bred beauty Elizabeth, to his cousin Francis. He ends up marrying his servant, Demelza Carne, but his passion for Elizabeth simmers on for years. Meanwhile, he strives to make his derelict copper mines a success. Life is hard, smuggling is rife, and Ross finds himself taking the side of the underclass against the ruthless behaviour of his enemies, the greedy Warleggan clan.

Themes

england period drama costume drama

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upOct 5, 1975 · 51 min
Synopsis
In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to find his home in shambles and his betrothed Elizabeth engaged to another.
Guest stars: Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Chynoweth), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Shelagh Wilcocks (Mrs Tabb), John Baskcomb (Nat Pearce), Nicholas Selby (Nicholas Warleggan), Frank Middlemass (Charles Poldark)
E2 Episode 2Oct 12, 1975 · 50 min
Synopsis
Ross determines to put Nampara back on track and get his mine Wheal Leisure running again. Ross decides to take young Demelza Carne into his house as a servant.
Guest stars: Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Chynoweth), Angharad Rees (Demelza Carne), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Gillian Bailey (Jinny Carter), Jonathan Newth (Captain Blamey)
E3 Episode 3Oct 19, 1975 · 51 min
Synopsis
Demelza has taken over running Nampara; Elizabeth and Francis now married have had a child; Ross has to defend Jim Carter in court but to no avail as he is sent to prison.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Carne), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Nicholas Selby (Nicholas Warleggan), Gillian Bailey (Jinny Carter), Jonathan Newth (Captain Blamey)
E4 Episode 4Oct 26, 1975 · 52 min
Synopsis
After another infidelity from Francis, Elizabeth decides to leave Francis for Ross after his father's death — but Demelza's pregnancy complicates everything.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Carne), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Shelagh Wilcocks (Mrs Tabb), Gillian Bailey (Jinny Carter), Frank Middlemass (Charles Poldark), Jon Croft (Blewitt)
E5 Episode 5Nov 2, 1975 · 52 min
Synopsis
Ross and Demelza, now married, celebrate the birth of their daughter, Julia. A travelling troupe of performers stages a play at Nampara, and Mark Daniel falls for a young actress named Keren.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys), John Baskcomb (Nat Pearce)
E6 Episode 6Nov 9, 1975 · 52 min
Synopsis
When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he'll die before completing his sentence.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys)
E7 Episode 7Nov 16, 1975 · 51 min
Synopsis
Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also falls ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys), Shelagh Wilcocks (Mrs Tabb), John Baskcomb (Nat Pearce), Stefan Gates (Geoffrey Charles Poldark)
E8 Episode 8Nov 23, 1975 · 52 min
Synopsis
Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys), Shelagh Wilcocks (Mrs Tabb), John Baskcomb (Nat Pearce)
E9 Episode 9Nov 30, 1975 · 52 min
Synopsis
After Ross is released on bail on charges of looting a wrecked ship, the Warleggans stubborn witnesses in order to have him legally executed.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Judy Geeson (Caroline Penvenen), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys), John Baskcomb (Nat Pearce)
E10 Episode 10Dec 7, 1975 · 52 min
Synopsis
Francis' botched suicide attempt leaves him in deep melancholia as the Warleggans' parade of suborned witnesses darkens Ross' prospects for acquittal.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Judy Geeson (Caroline Penvenen), Norma Streader (Verity Poldark), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys), Christopher Benjamin (Sir Hugh Bodrugan), Cynthia Grenville (Lady Constance Bodrugan)
E11 Episode 11Dec 14, 1975 · 51 min
Synopsis
Ross rehires Jud, reestablishes his friendship with Francis, and becomes involved with smugglers in the hope of raising money to exploit a new vein.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Judy Geeson (Caroline Penvenen), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys)
E12 Episode 12Dec 21, 1975 · 49 min
Synopsis
Warleggan's minions beat Jud to death in revenge for his changing his testimony. Francis and Ross plan to open Wheal Grace using Warleggan money.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Judy Geeson (Caroline Penvenen), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys)
E13 Episode 13Dec 28, 1975 · 52 min
Synopsis
After the birth of Ross and Demelza's son, Francis accidentally drowns in Wheal Grace after supposedly discovering a new vein of precious copper.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Judy Geeson (Caroline Penvenen), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys)
E14 Episode 14Jan 4, 1976 · 51 min
Synopsis
Ross tries to locate Mark Daniel in hopes that he will remember the location of the copper vein he found while hiding in Wheal Grace.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Judy Geeson (Caroline Penvenen), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys), Christopher Benjamin (Sir Hugh Bodrugan), Cynthia Grenville (Lady Constance Bodrugan)
E15 Episode 15Jan 11, 1976 · 52 min
Synopsis
Ross's hopes for a new vein of copper are shattered, and his distress amplifies when he finds out Elizabith is to wed Warleggan, resulting in the break of their vows.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Norma Streader (Verity Blamey), Shelagh Wilcocks (Mrs Tabb)
E16 Episode 16Jan 18, 1976 · 51 min
Synopsis
Warleggan evicts hundreds of tenant families in his efforts to exert power, and Ross discovers a valuable vein of tin in his depleted copper mine, Wheal Grace.
Guest stars: Angharad Rees (Demelza Poldark), Ralph Bates (George Warleggan), Jill Townsend (Elizabeth Poldark), Paul Curran (Jud Paynter), Mary Wimbush (Prudie Paynter), Judy Geeson (Caroline Penvenen), Forbes Collins (Zacky Martin), Richard Morant (Dr Dwight Enys)