Episode #2.6 (16 Oct. 1977)

Whitworth becomes sexually frustrated when Behanna asks him to abstain for his wife's health, and Warleggan stands for Parliament after Ross declines the opportunity.

Stars:

Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Ellis	...	Ross Poldark
Angharad Rees	...	Demelza Poldark
Jill Townsend	...	Elizabeth Warleggan
Ralph Bates	...	George Warleggan
Catherine Bowler	...	Valentine Warleggan
Debby Cumming	...	Mary
Hugh Dickson	...	Dr. Behanna
Judy Geeson	...	Caroline Penvenen
Michael Cadman	...	Dwight Enys
Mike Hall	...	Sir Francis Basset
Wendy Williams	...	Lady Basset
Christopher Biggins	...	Rev. Osborne Whitworth
Jane Wymark	...	Morwenna Whitworth
Brian Stirner	...	Hugh Armitage
Hugh Manning	...	Lord Falworth

Storyline

After a difficult lying-in,Morwenna gives birth to a son. On doctor's advice Whitworth is told to refrain from sex with her for her health's sake but,fuelled by lustful thoughts of Rowella,takes his wife by force before turning his attentions to her - not unwilling - little sister. Drake sets up his forge,helped by Sam,who attracts saucy local girl Emily. Drake is visited by Geoffrey who acts as go-between with Morwenna. Ross declines to stand for Parliament but Warleggan puts himself forward and is elected as the local M.P. with a majority of one. He is still obsessed with Valentine's parentage,discovering that ,at the time of conception,Ross visited Elizabeth. Hugh Armitage shows no signs of letting up in his attentions to Demelza.

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Plot Keywords:

suspicious husband | sexual frustration | edwardian era | medical ethics | wedding | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 1977 (UK)

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

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

George Warleggan: Sometimes it is best to keep one's feelings to oneself.

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