“Last night’s episode cantered into the
winners enclosure of Sunday night drama.
So many great scenes and fine speeches!
That terrific fight between George and Ross! I have taken my time getting there,
but I can now acknowledge the series’ genius.
High tide, at last, for Poldark.” ★★★★★
The Times
“sweeping passions and dark moods… prepare to be
swept away by great buffeting tides of emotion”
“it ends with a series of emotional sucker-punches… terrific”
“a thrilling finale”
Radio Times
“darkly compelling”
The Sunday Telegraph
“fireworks, and then some”
Telegraph Online
“a wonderful episode… the perfect blend of plot
and characterisation. Classic moments"
"Vintage Poldark… superb”
“a most excellent send-off! Solid gold”
The Guardian Online
“beautiful performances and a perfectly paced script…
unmissable finale” ★★★★★
TV Times
“breathtaking… a cracking cliffhanger”
Digital Spy
“a thrilling finale”
Metro
“an electrifying finale”
The Week
“turbulent and terrific, controversial and compelling” ★★★★★
Cultbox
CLIP A WOMAN SCORNED
Written by Debbie Horsfield
Produced by Margaret Mitchell, Exec Produced by Karen Thrussell and Damien Timmer
Starring Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson
Ross returns home to Demelza for the first time after his infamous night of passion with his old flame Elizabeth at Trenwith.
From S2E9, first transmitted 30th October 2016 on BBC ONE
CLIP THE RED ROOM
Written by Debbie Horsfield
Produced by Margaret Mitchell, Exec Produced by Karen Thrussell and Damien Timmer
Starring Eleanor Tomlinson, Henry Garrett, Patrick Ryecart, Sebastian Armesto
Demelza has attended Hugh Bodrugan's ball by herself in an attempt to get revenge on Ross for his infidelity, but her flirtatious behaviour backfires. She realises that she is incapable of ever cheating on her husband... but randy soldier Captain McNeill won't take no for an answer.
From S2E9, first transmitted 30th October 2016 on BBC ONE
CLIP THE BURNING OF TRENWITH
Written by Debbie Horsfield
Produced by Margaret Mitchell, Exec Produced by Karen Thrussell and Damien Timmer
Starring Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Heida Reed, Jack Farthing, Phil Davis
The fiery finale! Inspired by the revolutionaries across the channel, the locals are keen to take revenge on George Warleggon for his increasing disregard of the entire community, so they march upon his newly purchased Trenwith estate, intent on burning it to the ground. With Ross having seemingly abandoned Demelza to return to his regiment, can she keep the peace... even though she'd love nothing more than to sit back and watch George burn?
From S2E10, first transmitted 6th November 2016 on BBC ONE
FULL EPISODE S2E9
Written by Debbie Horsfield
Produced by Margaret Mitchell, Exec Produced by Karen Thrussell and Damien Timmer
Starring Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Heida Reed, Jack Farthing
Ross and Demelza are trapped in the wreckage of their marriage. Wheal Grace has closed forever after the disaster for which Ross holds himself responsible. Elizabeth postpones her wedding to George, hoping Ross will return to Trenwith to finish what he started. But while the tide is turning on Ross' financial failures, will Sir Hugh Bodrugan's party provide Demelza with a romantic encounter to rival her husband's infidelity?
First transmitted 30th October 2016 on BBC ONE
FULL EPISODE S2E10 - SEASON FINALÉ
Written by Debbie Horsfield
Produced by Margaret Mitchell, Exec Produced by Karen Thrussell and Damien Timmer
Starring Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Heida Reed, Jack Farthing
Ross' mine finally prospers, but his marriage is in ruins and his heartbroken best friend Dwight is joining the Navy. George has started a war of his own by erecting fences around his newly claimed estate. Inspired by the French revolutionaries, an angry mob marches to Trenwith, hell-bent on burning it to the ground. But with nothing left to lose, Ross is rejoining his regiment. Has he abandoned Cornwall just when it needs him the most?
First transmitted 6th November 2016 on BBC ONE
Rich directed the critically acclaimed finalé of the second season of BBC One's popular period drama Poldark. Adapted by Debbie Horsfield from the novels by Winston Graham, the series follows Ross Poldark, a redcoat returned to 18th century Cornwall who struggles between the nobility of his birth and his affinity with the hard-working miners he employs. Produced by Mammoth Screen, filming took place in Bristol and Cornwall in 2016.
