Poldark

Tisnt properr

I wonder if Fishermens Friends will have walk on parts?

We'll this has really got me excited - I didn't know it was being remade. when is it starting?

They'll never be able to recreate the chemistry between Angharad Rees and Robin Ellis.

Can I just put in a word for Ralph Bates who was so beautifully unpleasant as George Warleggan, but so nice if you met him. It was so sad tht he died so young.

Well I'm looking forward to the remake as I was living abroad when the original was first screened and have never seen it. I loved the books, especially the Ross Poldark character, and must have kept his name stored away ready for when my DS arrived years later. Oddly enough my DGS1 is called Robin, so I'm racking up the tenuous Poldark connections!

Ralph Bates was very funny in Dear John.

Oh yes, he was, wasn't he? Goodness, that was a long time ago...how time flies (oh dear, I'm sounding like my granny now!)

Do remakes work? I cannot recall one that has. Poldark was perfect, to try to equal the original would be like remaking and equal Casablanca

I think it will work for those of us who didn't see the original, though. Personally, I can't wait!

I've just Googled Robin Ellis - he seems to have aged quite well

Married and living in France [I googled him as well ]. Surprised about the married bit, though.

He was bound to be married Tegan - all that sexual chemistry between him and Demelza!!

I thought he was gay [I sort of wanted him to be cause then he would have been all mine].

Probably my favourite period drama ever! I yearned to be Demelza as I completely fell in love with Ross. I think I might find it hard to accept a new version.

I have just purchased a used box set of the original, on line. I think I would prefer to re-watch it instead of being disappointed with the new version.

DD1 has a beautiful Cornish name. I love the look of horror on DD2's face when I tell her she was nearly called Demelza.

I still think it's a lovely name.

I compromised and called her after a famous Daphne du Maurier character instead.

Carole - according to the papers, it will be a six parter, probably to be shown next year.

They were advertising down here for a young Cornish actress to play Demelza, an unknown!!

That would probably work a lot better, Diva - far more convincing than someone we've seen many times before in other productions.

Poldark was being filmed in Cornwall sometime this year I believe. Be interesting to see new faces.

Thanks KatyK. Next year seems like a long way off, now I've had my appetite whetted by this discussion! Patience is a virtue ladies!

I will definitely video the whole series.

Now am I right that Christopher Biggins played the part of the lecherous vicar, or have I got the wrong show ?

Yes Nan Kate, Biggins played a naughty vicar I believe. The indoor scenes were filmed her in Brum at the old Pebble Mill I think.

here in Brum not her in Brum !