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Poldark

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  • 1975-1977
  • 2 Seasons
  • PBS
  • Drama, Documentary
  • TV-MA
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British officer Ross Poldark returns to his native Cornwall after the Revolutionary War after escaping as a prisoner of war. He finds that because he was believed dead, his home has fallen into ruin and his estate has shifted to his mercenary uncle following the death of his father. His uncle has committed to selling the family copper and tin mines to a ruthless local land baron while his former fiancée has agreed to marry his cousin in his absence.

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Robin Ellis
Ross Poldark
Angharad Rees
Demelza
Clive Francis
Francis Poldark

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Episode 1

Episode #2.1

Sun, Jun 4, 197852 mins

Warleggan takes advantage of the fact that Ross's ninety-eight year old Aunt Agatha has money problems to take over her house,Penrice,installing his family,sacking her staff and barring visitors,keeping her a virtual prisoner.He refuses entry to Ross. Elizabeth falls downstairs whilst pregnant but gives birth to a son,Valentine,during a lunar eclipse. Agatha prophesies bad fortune to any child born under a 'dark moon'. Demelza's younger brothers Sam and Drake come to Namparra to find work and set up a cell for their Methodist faith following their father's death. Elizabeth's cousin Morwenna is employed as a governess at Penrice and Drake falls for her after she warns him of the keepers when she finds him trespassing in the grounds. Caroline learns that Dwight is missing after his ship is wrecked in a sea battle.

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Awards

  • 1978 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Costume Design - nominated
  • 1978 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Make Up - nominated
  • 1978 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Special Musical Material - nominated
  • 1980 - TP de Oro - Most Popular Personage (Personaje más popular) - winner

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