Poldark
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 29 Episodes
50 min per episode
1975 – 1977
Premiered: Sun, Oct 5, 1975
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Episode 29”
Warleggan tries to have Ross arrested after the duel and Elizabeth consults with a doctor to have her baby prematurely to allay George's suspicions.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Acorn TV | Poldark TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Winston Graham
Winston Graham
Kenyon Emrys-Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Kenyon Emrys-Roberts
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Poldark about?
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.
How many seasons does Poldark have?
Poldark comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Poldark?
Key cast members in Poldark include Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Ralph Bates, Kevin McNally.
Who created or directed Poldark?
Poldark was developed and directed by Winston Graham.