Poldark

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Drama: Historical

Brooding drama set in 18th century Cornwall. Adapted from Winston Graham's novels

Bloody conflict, bitter rivalry, brooding romance. Ross Poldark returns to his Cornwall home a changed man, but old enemies await. Starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson.

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Aidan Turner

Eleanor Tomlinson

Ellise Chappell

Beatie Edney

Jack Farthing

Vincent Regan

Harry Richardson

Freddie Wise

Debbie Horsfield

Michael Ray

Sallie Aprahamian

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Poldark: Series 5: Episode 2

Episode 2

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As George makes a lucrative alliance, the Poldarks are caught in a deadly web.

As George expands his power through a shady alliance, the Poldarks become caught in a deadly web.

Demelza and the children join Ross in London, but his dogged pursuit of Ned’s vindication finds them caught in a dangerous web. An ennobled George pursues the fruits of his new alliance, but his lingering grief has unexpected consequences. As Ned confronts the man responsible for his downfall, Demelza fears they are entangled with forces beyond their control, and Dwight’s expertise on insanity unwittingly place him and his friends on shaky ground.
 
Meanwhile, Drake and Morwenna continue tentative steps forward in their relationship, Valentine’s spirit grows wilful in neglect, and Geoffrey Charles learns he must tread carefully if he’s to gain Cecily’s father’s favour. Ross tries to find a man who may hold the key to clearing Ned’s name, but in championing Ned’s cause, Ross finds himself in a compromising situation that will shadow him wherever he goes.

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An old friend’s plea leads Ross into a world of duplicity.

Ross resolves to put Westminster behind him but an old friend’s plea lands the Poldarks in a world of duplicity.

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