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Series 2

10 episodes · 4th September 2016

The year is 1790 and there is riot and revolution in the air. Ross Poldark must fight for his freedom when George Warleggan tries to have him hanged as a revolutionary.

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Episodes

01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 14th September 2016 Ross prepares for his trial as Demelza and Elizabeth try to help his cause. George does everything in his power to harm Ross, Francis wrestles with his conscience, and Dwight clashes with an entitled heiress, Caroline Penvenen. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 211th September 2016 As the election leads to rioting, Elizabeth goes to Bodmin herself. Demelza tries to influence the case by making a personal appeal to the judge, but George has a number of tricks up his sleeve as the day of the trial arrives. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 318th September 2016 Ross and Demelza face financial ruin, and George plans revenge on Jud. Francis, meanwhile, tries to rebuild his life and extends an invitation to Ross and Demelza. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 425th September 2016 Needing money to open a mine free of George's influence, Ross strikes a deal with a local smuggler. Dwight, meanwhile, tries to diagnose an epidemic and receives help from an anonymous benefactor. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 52nd October 2016 An informant in the smuggling ring poses a serious threat to all, and George buys Ross's debt to finally crush him. Meanwhile, Caroline returns to Cornwall to make an announcement, but it is Elizabeth who reveals a great secret. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 69th October 2016 Ross tries to help Francis's family financially, but George calls in Ross's debt. Demelza toils loyally to protect all at Nampara, and Dwight and Caroline continue to meet in secret. 07 Episode 7 still Episode 7 Episode 716th October 2016 Ross joins a smuggling trip in the Isles of Scilly in order to meet Mark Daniel but, in his absence, George moves in on Elizabeth. Caroline convinces Dwight they must elope for a new life in Bath, and Captain McNeil plans to ambush the smugglers on their return. 08 Episode 8 still Episode 8 Episode 823rd October 2016 Ross and Dwight stand trial for their part in the smuggling. A new tin lode gives Ross renewed hope in Wheal Grace, but it is George who is there for Elizabeth when her mother falls ill and deals Ross a bitter blow. 09 Episode 9 still Episode 9 Episode 930th October 2016 Ross closes Wheal Grace for good. With Elizabeth wrestling with a life-changing decision, Demelza's world has been turned upside down. How will harmony be restored? 10 Episode 10 still Episode 10 Episode 106th November 2016 Dwight enlists in the navy to forget Caroline, and Demelza visits Verity to spend some time apart from Ross. While Ross considers rejoining his regiment, Elizabeth and George settle into married life, but George's plans provoke the locals to riot.
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Cast & Crew

01 Aidan Turner profile Aidan Turneras Ross Poldark 02 Eleanor Tomlinson profile Eleanor Tomlinsonas Demelza Poldark 03 Jack Farthing profile Jack Farthingas George Warleggan 04 Luke Norris profile Luke Norrisas Dwight Enys 05 Beatie Edney profile Beatie Edneyas Prudie Paynter 06 Pip Torrens profile Pip Torrensas Cary Warleggan 07 Gabriella Wilde profile Gabriella Wildeas Caroline Enys 08 Tom York profile Tom Yorkas Sam Carne 09 Harry Richardson profile Harry Richardsonas Drake Carne 10 Tristan Sturrock profile Tristan Sturrockas Zacky Martin 11 Sofia Oxenham profile Sofia Oxenhamas Tess Tregidden 12 Kerri McLean profile Kerri McLeanas Kitty Despard
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