"Poldark" (1975) TV series

Directors:

Philip Dudley
Roger Jenkins

Writers:

John Wiles (writer)
Martin Worth (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

8 May 1977 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot Keywords:

18th Century | Country Life | British | Gentleman | English

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Angharad Rees	...	Demelza Carne Poldark (28 episodes, 1975-1977)
Robin Ellis	...	Ross Poldark (19 episodes, 1975-1977)
Jill Townsend	...	Elizabeth Chynoweth Poldark Warleggan / ... (16 episodes, 1975-1977)
Paul Curran	...	Jud Paynter (16 episodes, 1975-1977)
Mary Wimbush	...	Prudie Paynter / ... (14 episodes, 1975-1977)
Clive Francis	...	Francis Poldark (13 episodes, 1975)
Richard Morant	...	Dr. Dwight Enys (12 episodes, 1975-1976)
Judy Geeson	...	Caroline Penvenen Enys / ... (12 episodes, 1975-1977)

Runtime:

USA:60 min (16 episodes) | UK:50 min (29 episodes) | 60 min (13 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono | Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Boconnoc, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

The role of Ross Poldark was originally offered to Ian McShane; Leigh Lawson and Timothy Dalton were also considered before Robin Ellis was cast in the role.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Comic Relief Does University Challenge (2005) (TV)

Excellent series which does not appear "dated"

This series is a welcome dramatization of the Winston Graham novels dealing with the Poldarks of Cornwall. The acting is great and the local scenery enthralling. The programs are full of adventure, intrigue, romance and also provide an interesting insight into the lives of miners at the end of the 18th century.