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Did Anyone Watch Poldark?

dulwich — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:32:46 GMT

Been waiting for this series - thought the guy who played Ross was very attractive hope it continues as good as the old series. I am from Cornwall so loved the scenery.

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terrier3 — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:38:20 GMT

I LOVED the original series...I don't know if anyone can compete with that series...forgot it started already!

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geezerette — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:39:37 GMT

Yes, I watched it and liked it. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. I was under the impression from the ads for it that it had been on previous years, but I don't remember it.

If you're from Cornwall, do you also watch 'Doc Martin'? It's filmed there also, on the coast. You come from a beautiful part of the world!

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:42:46 GMT

I recorded it and haven't had a chance to watch yet. I'm a big fan of Aiden Turner (Poldark) and look forward to the show. I did not see the original Poldark series.

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Shawnie — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:52:17 GMT

Did not see the previous series. Haven't read any of the series. The sweeping Cornish views were beautiful. I enjoyed it but did think that the acting of many portraying the lower classes was almost comical. I will watch again.

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dulwich — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:59:55 GMT

Yes geezerette - I have watched Doc. Martin and know that part of Cornwall - we lived in Truro and Village of St. Agnes.

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151949 — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:03:00 GMT

I watched it and enjoyed it tremendously.

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author — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:28:32 GMT

I also watched it and enjoyed it; I loved the original series, this is a bit more gritty. The servants, etc., were also portrayed like this in the original and probably pretty much how it was for them at that time. Gorgeous cinematography with those sweeping vistas by the sea.

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ritasNo1Fan — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:30:27 GMT

Good stuff! I knew the girl with the dog was going to be more beautiful than Elizabeth. I don't know how good Crimson Fields will be tho....

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itsmagic — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 22:02:32 GMT

Yes! I thought it was really good. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

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2cockers1cat — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 22:31:36 GMT

I've seen all the episodes on a pirate site. I read ours will be shown in 7, rather than 8, episodes. So I hope that means a 2-ish hour season finale, and not a loss of material! A second series is on order. So, more to come.

Robin Ellis, the original Ross, plays the judge in a trial scene, involving a poaching incident.
Jud and Prudy, the servants, become less comic, with hints of domestic violence. Aunt Agatha is less loving, more sinister.

Warren Clarke, who plays the Uncle died last year. I'd just seen him in a repeat showing of The Jewel in the Crown series.

As I mentioned on another thread, Last Tango in Halifax comes back next Sunday.

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GSPgirl — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 23:10:44 GMT

Crimson Field was great! Loved Poldark, too.

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javala — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 23:38:06 GMT

I forgot too thanks for the reminder!

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:05:59 GMT

I watched it and loved it! It's my new Outlander! I just knew that woman would end up being beautiful.

It is the same old same old story, but it seems to e well done.

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Ceci — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:08:42 GMT

What is it on?? Channel?

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2cockers1cat — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:10:11 GMT

It's PBS, Sunday nights. Ross Poldark, a British soldier, presumed dead, returns home to Cornwall after our Revolution. His father has died. The estate is in ruins. The family mine is flooded. His fiancee is engaged to his Cousin Francis.

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2cockers1cat — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:46:35 GMT

Re: Crimson Field -- Downton Sightings. Mr Mosley, the footman, (Kevin Doyle) is the unit's commander. Spratt (Jeremy Swift), the Dowager's butler, is the Quartermaster.

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corita — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:06:34 GMT

My PBS was holding a fund raising weekend so I missed it. But will see it next weekend. Can't wait for "Last Tango", truly one of my favorite shows!

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momshan — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:21:28 GMT

I have DVR'd this one but got to see "Crimson Fields" and loved it. I got hooked on these british shows with Doc Martin and the Midwives. This may be in the latter's catagory. I enjoyed the period pieces.

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Puzzle Piece — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:51:04 GMT

Yes, enjoyed the first episode. Look forward to more.