Episode #1.15 (14 Aug. 1977)

Ross's hopes for a new vein of copper are shattered, and his distress when he finds out Elizabith plans to marry Warleggan resulting in the breaking of his marriage vows.

Director:

Paul Annett

Writers:

Winston Graham (novels), Jack Russell

Stars:

Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Forbes Collins

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Ellis	...	Ross Poldark
Angharad Rees	...	Demelza Poldark
Forbes Collins	...	Zacky Martin
John Ringham	...	Henshawe
Jill Townsend	...	Elizabeth Poldark
Ralph Bates	...	George Warleggan
Shelagh Wilcocks	...	Mrs. Tabb (as Sheelah Wilcocks)
Christopher Benjamin	...	Sir Hugh Bodrugan
Cynthia Grenville	...	Lady Constance Bodrugan
Donald Douglas	...	Capt. Malcolm McNeil
Norma Streader	...	Verity Blamey
Mary Wimbush	...	Prudie Paynter
Paul Curran	...	Jud Paynter
Mischa De La Motte	...	Squire Wentworth
Irene Sutcliffe	...	Mrs. Wentworth

Storyline

Ross locates Mark Daniel,haunted by the death of his wife,and little help as to where the copper seam may be found. Dwight's plan to elope with Caroline is prevented when he learns that a trap is to be laid for the smugglers and he goes to warn them. He is wounded and,along with most of the smugglers,arrested,though Ross escapes. George Warleggan proposes to Elizabeth,who accepts,mainly for the financial security,rather than out of love. Ross uses dynamite to blast through the tunnel where Mark hid and find the copper. However the explosion all but destroys the mine and a man is killed.

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Plot Keywords:

copper | 1790s | marital infidelity | artistocrat | reference to noah | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 August 1977 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cornwall, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Lionheart Television International, London Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

George Warleggan: [Referring to Ross] Forgive me, Elizabeth, but he's the last man to advise anyone on anything. His own situation is desperate.
Elizabeth Poldark: That's how Ross likes to live... on the edge of the pit.
George Warleggan: Too hot a place for most of us,

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Soundtracks

"How Happy Could I Be With Either"
Traditional
(From 'The Beggar's Opera')
Lyrics by John Gay
Performed by Angharad Rees and Donald Douglas

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