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Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.8/10
Poldark
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1975, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Robin Ellis
Ross Poldark
Angharad Rees
Demelza Poldark
Jill Townsend
Elizabeth Warleggan
Ralph Bates
George Warleggan
Kevin McNally
Drake Carne
Seasons
Series 1
16 Episodes • Aired 1975-10-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1977-09-11
No season overview provided for this season.