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Loyalty. Bravery. Passion.
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin. But Ross finds that hope and love can be found when you are least expecting it in the wild but beautiful Cornish landscape.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin. But Ross finds that hope and love can be found when you are least expecting it in the wild but beautiful Cornish landscape.
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Episode 1
The Poldarks look forward to life together in peace, but a plea from his old army colonel, Ned Despard, compels Ross to the capital. Arriving in London, he finds a city gripped with paranoia, and is determined to save Ned from the conspiracy that imprisoned him.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianGuest stars Heida Reed, Stuart Davidson, Tim Dutton, John MacNeill, Andrew Gower, Eoin Lynch
Episode 2
As George expands his power through a shady alliance, the Poldarks become caught in a deadly web.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianGuest stars Heida Reed, Stuart Davidson, Tim Dutton, Andrew Gower, Peter Forbes, Norman Bowman, Simon Williams, David Cradduck
Episode 3
Ross's tenacity in helping Ned bears fruit, but not without cost. Hanson’s presence in Cornwall raises suspicion and as Demelza wrestles with how best to equip the community to look after itself, Morwenna lends herself to the cause and finds new hope.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianGuest stars Heida Reed, Amelia Clarkson, John MacNeill, Rebecca Front, Norman Bowman, Simon Thorp
Episode 4
Ralph seeks to ruin Ned as rebellion stirs and the Poldarks are trapped in the middle.
Directed by Justin MolotnikovGuest stars Richard Hope, Amelia Clarkson
Episode 5
George’s cabal moves to ruin the Poldarks, and Morwenna wrestles with a heavy decision.
Directed by Justin MolotnikovGuest stars Stuart Davidson, Tim Dutton, Richard Hope, Amelia Clarkson, John MacNeill, Rebecca Front, Eoin Lynch, David Cradduck
Episode 6
Ross fights for Ned’s life as Demelza uncovers betrayal and the young lovers take flight for a future together.
Directed by Justin MolotnikovGuest stars Stuart Davidson, Tim Dutton, Amelia Clarkson, John MacNeill, Peter Forbes, Sam Crane, William Sebag-Montefiore, Richard Dixon
Episode 7
Ross discovers a French plot, and George finds himself at the mercy of Joseph and Ralph.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianGuest stars Stuart Davidson, Tim Dutton, Amelia Clarkson, John MacNeill, Zachary Fall
Episode 8
With the fate of his nation in the balance, Ross must gamble everything to protect his country and those he loves.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianGuest stars Tim Dutton, Robin Ellis, Zachary Fall, Amelia Clarkson, Nico Rogner, Konstanza Firth-Radford
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Aidan TurnerRoss Poldark
Eleanor TomlinsonDemelza Poldark
Jack FarthingGeorge Warleggan
Kyle SollerFrancis Poldark
Luke NorrisDwight Enys
Beatie EdneyPrudie Paynter
Phil DavisJud Paynter
Pip TorrensCary Warleggan
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Mammoth ScreenUnited Kingdom
GBHUnited States
