Poldark - Complete Series 1
1975
POLDARK is the beloved BBC miniseries set against the stormy sociopolitical backdrop of 18th-century England. The year is 1780, and Captain Ross Poldark has just returned to Cornwall from his battles in the American War. He hopes to settle down with his inheritance and his beloved Elizabeth, but false reports of his death .. Read more
| Starring | Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees |
|---|---|
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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Poldark - Complete Series 1
POLDARK is the beloved BBC miniseries set against the stormy sociopolitical backdrop of 18th-century England. The year is 1780, and Captain Ross Poldark has just returned to Cornwall from his battles in the American War. He hopes to settle down with his inheritance and his beloved Elizabeth, but false reports of his death preceded his arrival, resulting in heartbreaking circumstances. In addition, Poldark must also contend with his fetching new housekeeper and the family copper mines which threaten to fall into the hands of his greatest archenemy. PLEASE NOTE: THE DISC NUMBERS MAY NOT FOLLOW EACH OTHER. PLEASE CHECK EPISODES BEFORE RETURNING YOUR DISC.
| Starring | Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees |
|---|---|
| Studio | PLAYBACK |
| Run time | DVD: 6 hrs |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 05 May 2003 Production year: 1975 |
| Format | DVD |
Poldark - Complete Series 1 (4 discs) (1975)
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Magnificent Cornish Nonsense.
The fabulous story of Ross Poldark, who returns from the war in the New World to find his father dead, his home in disarray and the love of his life betrothed to another.
If you're into historical/period-piece drama I'd highly recommend this, a fascinating tale of betrayal, lost-love, gambling and port in 18th Century Cornwall,based on the books by the late Winston Graham. Most of the actors are superb, Robin Ellis is strikingly handsome and very powerful in the lead role, Nicholas Selby is perfectly cast as the devilish local magistrate and businessman Warleggan, and the horses are, in the main, brown.
I seem remember the later episodes/series' to be better, with more villains turning up for Ross Poldark to challenge, but this is a good beginning.
God knows what he sees in Elizabeth though, a drearier bird I've yet to come across on screen, plus far too much foundation make-up; still, love is blind, so it goes....
All-in-all, great 'white shirt 'n breeches' shenanigans, can't wait for the next installment. -
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Magnificent Cornish Nonsense.
The fabulous story of Ross Poldark, who returns from the war in the New World to find his father dead, his home in disarray and the love of his life betrothed to another.
If you're into historical/period-piece drama I'd highly recommend this, a fascinating tale of betrayal, lost-love, gambling and port in 18th Century Cornwall,based on the books by the late Winston Graham. Most of the actors are superb, Robin Ellis is strikingly handsome and very powerful in the lead role, Nicholas Selby is perfectly cast as the devilish local magistrate and businessman Warleggan, and the horses are, in the main, brown.
I seem remember the later episodes/series' to be better, with more villains turning up for Ross Poldark to challenge, but this is a good beginning.
God knows what he sees in Elizabeth though, a drearier bird I've yet to come across on screen, plus far too much foundation make-up; still, love is blind, so it goes....
All-in-all, great 'white shirt 'n breeches' shenanigans, can't wait for the next installment. -
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Poldark - Complete Series 1
POLDARK is the beloved BBC miniseries set against the stormy sociopolitical backdrop of 18th-century England. The year is 1780, and Captain Ross Poldark has just returned to Cornwall from his battles in the American War. He hopes to settle down with his inheritance and his beloved Elizabeth, but ...
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