BBC曾改编过《Poldark》系列，原版剧集首播于1975-1977年间，共播出两季，Robin Ellis曾在剧中扮演英国军官Ross Poldark。在原著中，主人公Ross Poldark经历了美国独立战争，战后回到了家乡康沃尔郡，此时他发现自己的未婚妻Elizabeth Chynoweth以为自己已经阵亡，便与堂兄弟Francis Poldark订婚。Ross为了生计，重新开发了家族锡矿。若干年后，他释怀了对Elizabeth的旧爱，迎娶了女仆Demelza Carne。此时Elizabeth已成了寡妇，改嫁给了Ross的劲敌George Warleggan。《Poldark》系列共有12本，前七本描写Ross Poldark等人物的故事，后七本则描写主要角色后代的故事。
播出日期: 2016-09-04
运行时间: 57 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-09-11
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-09-18
运行时间: 58 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-09-25
运行时间: 56 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-10-02
运行时间: 57 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-10-09
运行时间: 57 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-10-16
运行时间: 57 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-10-23
运行时间: 58 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2016-10-30
运行时间: 57 min
概述: 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?
播出日期: 2016-11-06
运行时间: 59 min
概述: 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.
