Poldark

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.

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

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

I wonder if Fishermens Friends will have walk on parts?

Tisnt properr

I couldn't watch a remake ..tisnt right! tisnt property tisnt natural!!!!!

I agree re the original actors, it's never the same.

shysal I could watch Colin Firth emerging out of that lake all day long.

I am also particular about Pride and Prejudice. Darcy can only be played by Colin Firth! [swoon emoticon]

..and film it in Super 8 or black and white....

They need to have complete newcomers in the roles so they can stamp their personality on them.

I loved the Poldark novels and Robin Ellis looked exactly like the Ross I pictured, as did Angharad Rees look like Demelza. In fact it was perfect - maybe I won't watch it this time round

I'm with you nightowl, can't bear to think of anyone else in the roles. I loved the TV series and the books. Having said this, I probably won't be able to resist tuning in!

I am just re-reading all the Poldark novels at the moment. I have all eight in paperback and they all have photos of the original cast on the covers. I remember watching the series when DD was a baby. I know what you mean Katy, I felt like that with Elizabeth too!! I hope the new series comes out on DVD as we haven't got BBC here!!

Just goes to show how important casting is. Or maybe, when a series has been so perfect it's impossible to imagine someone else in those roles. Think I know who'll have the job of locations manager for the new series, though....

I agree - Gina McKee was so wrong in that part! I wasn't going to bother with the new Poldark, but I'll watch it now...

No no no. It's just wrong. There can only ever be one Ross Poldark and one Demelza. I don't think I can bear to watch it.

A bit like the remake of the Forsyte Saga which just didn't work at all (for me). Damian Lewis as Soames and Gina McKee as Irene. All wrong

I think this one could be even sexier better.

Oh Yes, indeed Jingle I can see HIM as Ross. Poldark was an all time favourite of mine and Ross my dream lover (with me as Demelza of course)

Oh I loved Aiden Turner in Being Human! He's gorgeous...
I hope they don't choose someone too modern-looking for Demelza's role.

Oh yes I remember this series - and a rash of little girls called Demelza!

I got so into it at the time and can still remember wanting to slap Elizabeth (yes I know - it wasn't real).

Blimey; they look younger all the time!

Oh yes Swoon!

I used to live in that part of Cornwall so it will be lovely to see the area again. But I don't think they will better the original series, especially if they're planning to do a 'White Queen'/'Tudors' 'aim at the American Market version .But it will be nice for a whole new generation to fall in love with it all over again. There will never be another Ross and Demelza for me, though. I was surprised to find years later that Elizabeth was actually played by an American actress.