Episode #1.13 (31 Jul. 1977)

After the birth of Ross and Demelza's son, Francis accidentally drowns in Wheal Grace after supposedly discovering a new vein if precious copper.

Director:

Paul Annett

Writers:

Winston Graham (novels), Jack Russell

Stars:

Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Mary Wimbush

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Ellis	...	Ross Poldark
Angharad Rees	...	Demelza Poldark
Mary Wimbush	...	Prudie Paynter
Paul Curran	...	Jud Paynter
Jill Townsend	...	Elizabeth Poldark
Clive Francis	...	Francis Poldark
Stefan Gates	...	Geoffrey Charles Poldark
Richard Morant	...	Dr. Dwight Enys
Judy Geeson	...	Caroline Penvenen
Cynthia Grenville	...	Constance Bodrugan
Donald Douglas	...	Capt. Malcolm McNeil
Ralph Bates	...	George Warleggan
Peter Clay	...	Unwin Trevaunance
Christopher Benjamin	...	Sir Hugh Bodrugan
Patrick Holt	...	Benjamin Penvenen

Storyline

A year has passed. Demelza has given birth to a son,Jeremy,and Ross has opened Wheal Grace,though the plentiful copper Mark Daniel apparently saw eludes him. For extra cash he agrees to store contraband in his house,which horrifies Demelza,particularly when the local militia captain,McNeil, pays an unexpected visit to the house.Things are tight again for Ross,as,if no copper is found,the bank will foreclose and he will lose the house. Caroline breaks off her engagement and spends her time,accompanying Dwight on his rounds.She is moved by the poverty she sees and becomes a philanthropic assistant,popular with the locals,from whom she hears of Dwight's affair with Keren.

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Plot Keywords:

class differences | death of husband | widow | drowning | 1790s | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

31 July 1977 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cornwall, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Lionheart Television International, London Weekend Television (LWT)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Sir Hugh Bodrugan: Wheal Grace! A old mine is like an old woman. The more you put in the less you get out.

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Soundtracks

"I Had a Little Hobby Horse"
Traditional
Performed by Stefan Gates

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