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Period drama series about the brooding rivalry between former soldier Ross Poldark and local industrialist George Warleggan, and the two women in their lives. Based on the books by Winston Graham.

First Aired

1975-10-05
Last Aired

1977-12-04
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

2
Episodes

29
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

england period drama costume drama

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Episode 1

Ross returns from fighting for Britain in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall only to find ...More

Ross returns from fighting for Britain in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall only to find his ex-fiance, Elizabeth, now engaged to his cousin Francis.Less

1975-10-05

2. Episode 2

Verity, Ross' cousin, is considered by everyone to be an old maid. They are all astonished when she at...More

Verity, Ross' cousin, is considered by everyone to be an old maid. They are all astonished when she attracts the attention of Captain Blamey at a ball. Unfortunately her father strongly disapproves of the match because the Captain is an ex-prisoner and former alcoholic. He forbids them to meet but Ross and Demelza take pity on Verity and encourage them to meet secretly so that Verity can get to know him better. Verity also tells Ross that Demelza is in love with him which amazes him. He still has feelings for the exquisite Elizabeth but he feels a growing affection for Demelza.Less

1975-10-12

3. Episode 3

Ross' former employee, Jim Carter, stands trial for poaching and Ross gives evidence in his defence. ...More

Ross' former employee, Jim Carter, stands trial for poaching and Ross gives evidence in his defence. Demelza, taken in as a maid by Ross, falls in love with him but learns that Ross still loves Elizabeth. She seduces him and becomes pregnant, running away because she knows that he isn't likely to want the child.Less

1975-10-19

4. Episode 4

Ross learns that Demelza is pregnant and goes looking for her. Demelza gets into terrible trouble wit...More

Ross learns that Demelza is pregnant and goes looking for her. Demelza gets into terrible trouble with her Puritan father and step-mother who can't stand the scandal. Before this Elizabeth finally agreed to run away with Ross and leave Francis whom she doesn't love.Less

1975-10-26

5. Episode 5

Ross decides to marry Demelza because she is pregnant to Elizabeth's great displeasure. Ross'daughter...More

Ross decides to marry Demelza because she is pregnant to Elizabeth's great displeasure. Ross'daughter Julia is born and he holds a party to celebrate. Elizabeth is very unhappy and not nice to Demelza.Less

1975-11-02

6. Episode 6

When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he will die before completing his s...More

When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he will die before completing his sentence.Less

1975-11-09

7. Episode 7

Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assi...More

Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.Less

1975-11-16

8. Episode 8

Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authoritie...More

Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.Less

1975-11-23

9. Episode 9

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1975-11-30

10. Episode 10

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1975-12-07

11. Episode 11

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1975-12-14

12. Episode 12

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1975-12-21

13. Episode 13

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1975-12-28

14. Episode 14

Ross determines to find Mark Daniel who may be able to remember where he saw copper while hiding down ...More

Ross determines to find Mark Daniel who may be able to remember where he saw copper while hiding down Wheal Grace. To do so he must accompany Trencrom's smugglers to the Scilly Isles, which is dangerous as there is an informer amongst them.Less

1976-01-04

15. Episode 15

Elizabeth accepts an offer of marriage, although she knows it will appal Ross. when tragedy strikes at...More

Elizabeth accepts an offer of marriage, although she knows it will appal Ross. when tragedy strikes at Wheal Grace the double blow creates in him an unreasoning and obsessive reaction.Less