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Poldark 2016

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Jane10 Sun 04-Sept-16 21:25:56

Its no use I simply don't see the attractiveness of Aiden Turner as Ross Poldark. He just looks grumpy and a bit smelly most of the time. I like George Warleggan but only because he was such a splendid Freddy Threepwood in the Blandings series.

Deedaa Tue 25-Oct-16 20:35:24

I've always thought the "rape" scene was on a par with Rhett Butler carrying Scarlett up the stairs, and Scarlett seemed happy enough the next morning!

nigglynellie Wed 26-Oct-16 16:07:28

As did Elizabeth!!!!

Grandma2213 Thu 27-Oct-16 04:22:27

I loved Demelza's punch. No feeble, ineffectual, feminine beating of his chest with both hands, accompanied by screeches. Don't care how gorgeous he is ..... He deserved it!

Atqui Thu 27-Oct-16 16:08:20

www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/10/23/poldark-in-whose-world-is-the-elizabeth-ross-rape-scene-consensu/

Atqui Fri 28-Oct-16 09:49:40

As reported by The Guardian, Fay Maxted, chief executive of the Survivors Trust, an organization for sexual assault charities in the U.K., said, “This is some sort of rape fantasy where the man is overcome by his lusty passions and the woman resists but she really wants him after all. It’s a complete rape myth."

carerof123 Mon 31-Oct-16 08:43:00

Poor Demelza she looks heartbroken by what Ross has done, such great acting by her last night i had a lump in my throat for her. Lets hope she triumphs in the end.

Jane10 Mon 31-Oct-16 08:57:09

I felt quite sorry for Elizabeth too. What an idiot Ross is! Just as things could really be looking up too. He's messed up 2 women.

shysal Mon 31-Oct-16 09:38:35

Is Elizabeth pregnant and if so who is the father? No paternity tests in those days!

Jalima Mon 31-Oct-16 11:24:16

Well, if she is and if it is Ross who is the father, it will have to be a premature birth because she has delayed the wedding.

Jane10 Mon 31-Oct-16 11:55:11

Finally the story picks up and I suppose it'll be the end of the series soon. Oh well.

Jalima Mon 31-Oct-16 12:08:39

Last one next week I think Jane10

Judthepud2 Mon 31-Oct-16 12:19:53

Aha! I know the answer to that one as I have read the books....and I'm not telling! thlwink

Jane10 Mon 31-Oct-16 14:23:42

Drat!

ninathenana Mon 31-Oct-16 16:01:20

I decided after last weeks episode that she is pregnant thlsmile
This week we saw a bit too much of Elizabeth standing starring into space or out the window. Pretty boring really, what with that and Ross on his horse at the gate starring up at the house. Shame now his fortunes' have turned his marriage is down the pan. Oh no, wait that's his own fault.

Marmight Mon 31-Oct-16 16:56:16

Far too much cantering there and back along the cliffs, too many waves crashing on the rocks blush, too much paddling in the freezing sea, too much staring into space, too many drippy men and too much sighing.... I think this series could have been done and dusted in 6 episodes. I preferred the original with Robin Ellis and the late Angharad Rees. Just saying wink.

Jalima Mon 31-Oct-16 16:58:28

Why do they canter along the cliffs when they are going off to London? I thought even in those days the main road was further inland.

You can never have too many waves crashing on the rocks, too much paddling Marmight grin

Jalima Mon 31-Oct-16 17:20:34

I must say I preferred the original George Warleggan (Ralph Bates)

Tegan Mon 31-Oct-16 17:36:30

Yes; he was gorgeous. I do prefer this Demelza though but, as I've said before Elizabeth is too drippy. I thought 'the old one' had a haughty beauty about her [was surprised to learn that she was American or Canadian]. I thought last nights episode was good, having been disappointed with the rest of the series. I spent a lot of my [mis spent] youth living in Cornwall being spurned/cheated on by various boyfriends, so I can relate to Demelza sad.

Jalima Mon 31-Oct-16 17:42:43

Yes, I think the last Elizabeth was American, this one is Icelandic!

I spent quite a lot of my youth in Cornwall, didn't live there apart from working down there in the long summer holidays!

I do remember when I was little making friends with a brother and sister, the boy was called Denzil (could have been Jethro's pal!!).

Luckygirl Sun 06-Nov-16 22:03:14

Aah. smile

Pittcity Sun 06-Nov-16 22:07:01

I've come over all unnecessary after that episode!

ninathenana Sun 06-Nov-16 22:09:18

Great final episode. So glad they're back together.

merlotgran Sun 06-Nov-16 22:14:30

Isn't the little boy who plays Jeremy Poldark just gorgeous? I bet the actors who play Jud and Prudy make a fuss of him because he's so giggly in his scenes with them.

Can't wait for the next series.

cornergran Sun 06-Nov-16 22:52:28

Final episode really held my attention. Will miss Poldark on Sundays.

SueDonim Mon 07-Nov-16 00:43:14

Lots happening in this final episode. I love aunt Agatha especially. It's a whole year until the next series - boo!