Poldark

1975 • ABC
4.7
12 reviews
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (16)

1 Episode 1
10/5/75
Season-only
In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to find his home in shambles and his betrothed engaged to another. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
2 Episode 2
10/12/75
Season-only
Ross determines to put Nampara back on track and get his mine Wheal Leisure running again. Ross also decides to take young Demelza Carne into his house as a servant. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
3 Episode 3
10/19/75
Season-only
Ross' former employee, Jim Carter, stands trial for poaching and Ross gives evidence in his defence. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
4 Episode 4
10/26/75
Season-only
Ross learns that Demelza is pregnant and goes looking for her. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
5 Episode 5
11/2/75
Season-only
To Elizabeth's great displeasure, Ross decides to marry Demelza because she is pregnant. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
6 Episode 6
11/9/75
Season-only
Ross goes to a party and gets into a card game. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
7 Episode 7
11/16/75
Season-only
Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness. When Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
8 Episode 8
11/23/75
Season-only
Demelza want to help Elizabeth take care of Francis. A ship being wrecked in the Cove means danger to Ross. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
9 Episode 9
11/30/75
Season-only
The time of Ross' trial has almost arrived and someone's paying witnesses to provide evidence against Ross. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
10 Episode 10
12/7/75
Season-only
Francis' failed suicide attempt leaves him in deep melancholia and the Warleggan's parade of suborned witnesses darkens Ross' prospects for acquittal. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
11 Episode 11
12/14/75
Season-only
Ross rehires Jud, reestablishes his friendship with Francis, and becomes involved with smugglers in the hope of raising money to exploit a new copper vein. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
12 Episode 12
12/21/75
Season-only
Jud is found. Francis and Ross plan to open Wheal grace using Warleggan money. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
13 Episode 13
12/28/75
Season-only
Financial ruin threatens at the same time a son is born. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
14 Episode 14
1/4/76
Season-only
Ross tries to locate Mark Daniel in the hope that he will remember the location of the copper vein he found while hiding in Wheal Grace. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
15 Episode 15
1/11/76
Season-only
Elizabeth accepts a marriage proposal. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.
16 Episode 16
1/18/76
Season-only
The feud between the Poldarks and the Warleggans must come to an end. © 1975 BBC. All Rights Reserved.

About this show

Set in late 18th century Cornwall, we follow Ross Poldark's attempts to make his derelict tin mines a success. Life is hard, smuggling is rife and Ross Poldark finds himself taking the side of the underclass against the ruthless behaviour of his enemies, the greedy Warleggan clan including George Warleggan.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
12 reviews
Rose Beatton
July 16, 2015
Who doesnt love a dark brooding but loveable lead? Well produced with some good actors and terrific scenery.
Wannita “Huni” Hutchinson
September 9, 2019
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