Episode #2.12 (27 Nov. 1977)

Warleggan wagers Adderly that he will not be able to seduce Demelza, and when he fails at that, he goads Ross into challenging him to a duel.

Director:

Philip Dudley

Writers:

Martin Worth, Winston Graham (novels)

Stars:

Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Ralph Bates

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Ellis	...	Ross Poldark
Angharad Rees	...	Demelza Poldark
Ralph Bates	...	George Warleggan
Jill Townsend	...	Elizabeth Warleggan
Alan Tilvern	...	Nicholas Warleggan
Michael Cadman	...	Dr. Dwight Enys
Judy Geeson	...	Caroline Enys
Malcolm Tierney	...	Monk Adderley
Preston Lockwood	...	Harris Pascoe
David Delve	...	Sam Carne
Kevin McNally	...	Drake Carne
Mary Wimbush	...	Prudie Paynter
Paul Curran	...	Jud Paynter
Forbes Collins	...	Zacky Martin
Sonia Meller	...	Mary Ann Tamblyn

Storyline

The duel takes place and Ross kills Adderley. As duels are illegal Warleggan is anxious to prove that Ross was involved so that he might be prosecuted,to the dismay of Elizabeth,who is pregnant again. Geoffrey visits and notes that Valentine looks just like Ross so Elizabeth asks her doctor to induce a premature birth,similar to Valentine's,to convince her husband that he fathered both children.Caroline attempts to persuade Demelza that Ross fought the duel out of love for her and,after Demelza has returned to Cornwall,wisely reasons with Ross that the duel took place because he was still smarting over Hugh. She assures him that Demelza is quite guileless. As Drake rebuilds his forge Morwenna comes to see him to apologize for her rudeness at their last meeting. However she turns down his marriage proposal,explaining that her bitter experience with Whitworth has put her off remarriage for good.

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Plot Keywords:

wager | edwardian era | montage | false accusation | challenged to a duel | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 November 1977 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Technical Specs

Runtime:

53 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Ross Poldark: Well, London;s a big place. I doubt if George's path and mine will cross.
Demelza Poldark: George fled with his tail between his legs.
[She giggles]
Ross Poldark: It'll soon wag again if I know George.

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