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Episode 3

Poldark Series 3
Episode 3 of 9

Ross attempts to learn of Dwight's fate in Revolutionary France. In Cornwall, George and Elizabeth lock horns with Sam and Drake.

Ross and Tholly meet their contact Jacques Clisson in France, and Sam leads a large congregation of Methodists in song outside the church walls. Despite George's promise to be generous to his tenants to further his ambition of becoming a burgess, he revokes the Methodist's property lease. Clisson drives a hard bargain with Ross for his information, and George leads Caroline to expect the worst regarding Dwight.

Ross is ordered to leave Roscoff under threat of execution, and Morwenna and Drake share a moment of intimacy on the beach. The Methodists petition Elizabeth to give them the meeting house back, and Geoffrey Charles reveals to Drake that Morwenna is fond of him. Ross decides he cannot abandon his mission and sends Tholly home alone, while Elizabeth tells George of the Methodists' visit but unites with him on learning of their connection to the Poldarks. The Warleggans move to their house in Truro, and Demelza, angered by Ross's decision to linger in France, gifts
Sam's flock a storehouse on Nampara land.

Ross escapes France with Clisson's list, finding Dwight's name upon it. In Truro, George turns crooked to court Lord Godolphin's favour, and Elizabeth is so disturbed she begins taking an opiate. Ross informs Demelza and Caroline, but he isn't optimistic, knowing the prison's condition is bad. Meanwhile, Dwight tends to a lieutenant named Hugh Armitage, and George's actions earn him an invitation to the Godolphin's ball. George wallows in victory, but Elizabeth can only pretend to share in his exhilaration.

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Sun 25 Jun 2017 21:00
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:02

    Anne Dudley

    A Seam of Ironstone

    Performer: Christian Garrick. Performer: Skaila Kanga. Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of London.
  • 00:03

    Anne Dudley

    Theme From Poldark

    Performer: Christian Garrick. Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of London.
  • 00:58

    Anne Dudley

    Working The Quillet

    Performer: Christian Garrick. Performer: Skaila Kanga. Performer: Chamber Orchestra of London.

Credits

Ross Poldark Aidan Turner
Demelza Poldark Eleanor Tomlinson
Aunt Agatha Caroline Blakiston
Morwenna Chynoweth Ellise Chappell
Prudie Beatie Edney
George Warleggan Jack Farthing
Tholly Tregirls Sean Gilder
Dwight Enys Luke Norris
Elizabeth Warleggan Heida Reed
Drake Carne Harry Richardson
Hugh Armitage Josh Whitehouse
Caroline Penvenen Gabriella Wilde
Sam Carne Tom York
Geoffrey Charles Harry Marcus
Reverend Halse Robin Ellis
Paul Daniel Ed Browning
Zacky Martin Tristan Sturrock
Cary Warleggan Pip Torrens
Mariette Elsa Mollien
Tom Harry Turlough Convery
Jacques Clisson Nicolas Carpentier
French Agent Zachary Fall
Polly Tregaskis Merriel Plummer
Doctor Max Gold
French Guard Jean Fillon
Writer Debbie Horsfield
Author Winston Graham
Producer Michael Ray
Producer Roopesh Parekh
Director Stephen Woolfenden
Composer Anne Dudley
Production Company Mammoth Screen

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  • Poldark: Series 3

    Brooding drama set in 18th century Cornwall. Adapted from Winston Graham's novels

Cast and Characters

Cast and Characters

Meet Ross Poldark and his neighbours in Cornwall.

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