Episode #1.7 (19 Jun. 1977)

Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.

Director:

Paul Annett

Writers:

Winston Graham (novels), Paul Wheeler

Stars:

Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jonathan Newth

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Ellis	...	Ross Poldark
Angharad Rees	...	Demelza Poldark
Jonathan Newth	...	Capt. Blamey
Norma Streader	...	Verity Poldark
Stuart Doughty	...	Jim Carter
Richard Morant	...	Dr. Dwight Enys
Gillian Bailey	...	Jinny Martin Carter
Sheila White	...	Keren Daniel
Jill Townsend	...	Elizabeth Poldark
Stefan Gates	...	Geoffrey Charles Poldark
James Woolf	...	Messenger boy
Clive Francis	...	Francis Poldark
Shelagh Wilcocks	...	Mrs. Tabb (as Sheelah Wilcocks)
Ralph Bates	...	George Warleggan
John Baskcomb	...	Mr. Pearce

Storyline

Ross is arrested for incitement to looting and the Warleggans send men to pay witnesses,including Jud,to testify against him. Demelza,seeking character witnesses to help her man,learns that the Warleggans have now bank-rolled Ross's failed business venture and she confronts George,threatening to expose his deceit. Francis is also supportive of his cousin and he too begins to suspect George's duplicity as scurrilous pamphlets,defaming Ross,are circulated around the county. Nor is Francis happy about the younger Warleggan's increasing friendship with Elizabeth.

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Plot Keywords:

georgian era | murder of wife | nurse | 18th century | 1790s | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 1977 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cornwall, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the concluding scene, Ross' position in relation to the pursuing soldiers changes from one shot to another.

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Quotes

Demelza Poldark: Keren, you do know there's gossip about you?
Keren Daniel: Gossip? About me? How exciting!

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