Cornwall, 1783. Ross Poldark returns from the battlefield to find his father dead, the estate in ruins and his sweetheart Elizabeth engaged to his cousin. On impulse, Ross rescues young urchin Demelza and resolves to forge a new life in the face of hostile forces.
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Ross returns from the dead
Duration: 01:51
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ross Poldark | Aidan Turner |
| Demelza | Eleanor Tomlinson |
| Elizabeth | Heida Reed |
| Charles Poldark | Warren Clarke |
| Captain | Tim Delap |
| Soldier | Darcy Vanhinsbergh |
| Mrs Teague | Mary Woodvine |
| Ruth Teague | Harriet Ballard |
| Dr Choake | Robert Daws |
| Francis | Kyle Soller |
| Aunt Agatha | Caroline Blakiston |
| Verity | Ruby Bentall |
| Mrs Chynoweth | Sally Dexter |
| Prudie | Beatie Edney |
| Jud Paynter | Phil Davis |
| Harris Pascoe | Richard Hope |
| Zacky Martin | Tristan Sturrock |
| Mark Daniel | Matthew Wilson |
| Paul Daniel | Ed Browning |
| Jinny | Gracee O'Brien |
| Jim Carter | Alexander Arnold |
| Mrs Zacky Martin | Emma Spurgin Hussey |
| George Warleggan | Jack Farthing |
| Cary Warleggan | Pip Torrens |
| Landlord | Julian Seagar |
| Tom Carne | Mark Frost |
| Author | Winston Graham |
| Writer | Debbie Horsfield |
| Producer | Eliza Mellor |
| Actor | Edward Bazalgette |
Broadcast
- Sun 8 Mar 2015 21:00
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