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Episode 5

Poldark Series 1
Episode 5 of 8

Demelza gives birth and resolves to help Verity reconcile with Captain Blamey. Ross welcomes old friend Dr Dwight Enys to Cornwall, and Francis's persistent gambling threatens the security of all he holds dear.

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59 minutes

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Sun 5 Apr 2015 21:00
BBC One

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Credits

Mark Daniel Matthew Wilson
Ross Poldark Aidan Turner
Dwight Enys Luke Norris
Paul Daniel Ed Browning
Zacky Martin Tristan Sturrock
Demelza Eleanor Tomlinson
Francis Kyle Soller
Elizabeth Heida Reed
Verity Ruby Bentall
Dr Choake Robert Daws
John Treneglos Daniel Cook
Ruth Treneglos Harriet Ballard
Keren Smith Sabrina Bartlett
Prudie Beatie Edney
Jinny Gracee O'Brien
Reverend Odgers Jason Squibb
Horace Treneglos Michael Culkin
Captain Henshawe John Hollingworth
George Warleggan Jack Farthing
Jud Paynter Phil Davis
Tom Carne Mark Frost
Aunt Agatha Caroline Blakiston
Harry Blewitt Hywel Simons
Captain Andrew Blamey Richard Harrington
Harris Pascoe Richard Hope
Mrs Zacky Martin Emma Spurgin Hussey
Chairman Geoffrey Bersey
Richard Tonkin Rory Wilton
Margaret Crystal Leaity
Sanson Jason Thorpe
Author Winston Graham
Writer Debbie Horsfield
Producer Eliza Mellor
Director William McGregor
Production Company Mammoth Screen

Broadcast

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Aidan Turner: Fan Q&A

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