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

Lily Dodsworth-Evans

Freddie Wise

Debbie Horsfield

Michael Ray

Sallie Aprahamian

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Poldark: Series 5: Episode 8

Episode 8

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Ross must gamble everything to protect his country and those he loves.

With the fate of his nation in the balance, Ross must gamble everything to protect his country and those he loves.

Several months have passed as Ross gets in deeper with the French invasion force as they prepare to welcome their leader, General Toussaint. However, Ross's belief in the need for secrecy revives old insecurities and risks his friends, his marriage and his life. 

Meanwhile, Morwenna and Drake are ready to welcome their baby, and George stumbles on the means to undo Ross once and for all with the help of Merceron and Hanson. With their lives are on the line, Ross and his friends must launch their most daring plan yet, to save themselves and the country from enemies both at home and abroad.

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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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