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Period drama series about the brooding rivalry between former soldier Ross Poldark and local industrialist George Warleggan, and the two women in their lives. Based...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
    7.9/1053 votes
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    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/1975

    Ross returns from fighting for Britain in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall only to find his ex-fiance, Elizabeth, now engaged to his cousin Francis.

    Director: Christopher Barry

    Writer: Jack Pulman

  • Episode 2
    7.9/1043 votes
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    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/1975

    Verity, Ross' cousin, is considered by everyone to be an old maid. They are all astonished when she attracts the attention of Captain Blamey at a ball. Unfortunately her father strongly disapproves of the match because the Captain is an ex-prisoner and former alcoholic. He forbids them to meet but Ross and Demelza take pity on Verity and encourage them to meet secretly so that Verity can get to know him better. Verity also tells Ross that Demelza is in love with him which amazes him. He still has feelings for the exquisite Elizabeth but he feels a growing affection for Demelza.

    Director: Christopher Barry

    Writer: Jack Pulman

  • Episode 3
    8.1/1043 votes
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    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/1975

    Ross' former employee, Jim Carter, stands trial for poaching and Ross gives evidence in his defence. Demelza, taken in as a maid by Ross, falls in love with him but learns that Ross still loves Elizabeth. She seduces him and becomes pregnant, running away because she knows that he isn't likely to want the child.

    Director: Christopher Barry

    Writer: Jack Pulman

  • Episode 4
    8.1/1041 votes
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    Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/1975

    Ross learns that Demelza is pregnant and goes looking for her. Demelza gets into terrible trouble with her Puritan father and step-mother who can't stand the scandal. Before this Elizabeth finally agreed to run away with Ross and leave Francis whom she doesn't love.

    Director: Christopher Barry

    Writer: Jack Pulman

  • Episode 5
    8.0/1041 votes
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    Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/1975

    Ross decides to marry Demelza because she is pregnant to Elizabeth's great displeasure. Ross'daughter Julia is born and he holds a party to celebrate. Elizabeth is very unhappy and not nice to Demelza.

    Director: Christopher Barry

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.3/1039 votes
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    Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/1975

    When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he will die before completing his sentence.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    8.3/1035 votes
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    Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 8
    8.3/1038 votes
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    Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/1975

    Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.

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    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 9
    8.2/1036 votes
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    Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/1975

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    Director: Kenneth Ives

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 10
    8.6/1036 votes
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    Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/1975

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    Director: Kenneth Ives

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 11
    8.2/1035 votes
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    Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1975

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    Director: Kenneth Ives

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 12
    8.4/1036 votes
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    Episode 12

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/1975

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    Director: Kenneth Ives

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 13
    8.3/1036 votes
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    Episode 13

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/1975

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  • Episode 14
    8.3/1032 votes
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    Episode 14

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/1976

    Ross determines to find Mark Daniel who may be able to remember where he saw copper while hiding down Wheal Grace. To do so he must accompany Trencrom's smugglers to the Scilly Isles, which is dangerous as there is an informer amongst them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 15
    8.5/1032 votes
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    Episode 15

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/1976

    Elizabeth accepts an offer of marriage, although she knows it will appal Ross. when tragedy strikes at Wheal Grace the double blow creates in him an unreasoning and obsessive reaction.

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    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 16
    8.2/1031 votes
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    Episode 16

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/1976

    Ross goes to Trenwith to confront George for the last time.

    Director: N/A

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