Poldark

[Penny Lane]

My new passion is"Poldark" on PBS Masterpiece. The series is going into its 4th season soon. Aidan Turner is Perfect as Ross Poldark . Anybody else watching?

[Steve_uk]

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

My new passion is"Poldark" on PBS Masterpiece. The series is going into its 4th season soon. Aidan Turner is Perfect as Ross Poldark . Anybody else watching?

I can't bear to watch after comparing it to the original with Robin Ellis in 1975, and I can assure you that if you get the videos (or whatever device they're on now) you will feel likewise.

[Penny Lane]

Originally Posted by Steve_uk

I can't bear to watch after comparing it to the original with Robin Ellis in 1975, and I can assure you that if you get the videos (or whatever device they're on now) you will feel likewise.

So what's the problem with the remake? I think it's very well done. The casting is good too. I just adore Aidan Turner. He's much sexier than Robin Ellis. But maybe that's a female thing. And Jack Farthing as George Warleggen is absolutely evil! I want to slap that haughty face of his! I like the whole cast especially Luke Norris as Dwight Enys. I guess I'm not interested in seeing the original because for me this IS Poldark! Aidan Turner has almost surpassed my affections for Paul McCartney. But not quite!

Here is a photo of Robin and Aidan as they appeared together in Poldark(2015) and another comparisons of the two Poldark's.

[Steve_uk]

There's no comparison in their acting prowess, or the support cast for that matter, but then experience has taught me there's no accounting for taste. https://youtu.be/LXrD24TaQec

[Penny Lane]

Originally Posted by Steve_uk

There's no comparison in their acting prowess, or the support cast for that matter, but then experience has taught me there's no accounting for taste. https://youtu.be/LXrD24TaQec

Well, I guess we will agree to disagree!

[Edison]

I like the remake. Alas, it can't have Alistair Cooke to talk for a few minutes about each episode.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/...listair-cooke/

[Penny Lane]

I really can't understand Steve's dislike of the new Poldark. I think the acting is superb! I have to mention Jack Farthing as George Warleggan. The first time that I saw him was on the British comedy series "Blandings" He played such a irresponsible idiotic playboy who was always broke and would fall in love at the drop of a hat. He was so opposite of George Warleggan who has got to be the most evil , cruel,unfeeling,egocentric creep on the planet! He is Cornwall's version of JR Ewing!But much much worse! I absolutely hate him! LOL But I am impressed with Jack's acting that he could pull off such diverse characters.In fact I actually started watching Poldark because I knew he was in it. And Aidan Turner is my main attraction now. What a babe! Here are 2 photo's of Jack Farthing as Freddie Threepwood (heir to Blandings, Lord help them!) And as creepy haughty George Warleggan.

[Steve_uk]

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

I really can't understand Steve's dislike of the new Poldark. I think the acting is superb! I have to mention Jack Farthing as George Warleggan. The first time that I saw him was on the British comedy series "Blandings" He played such a irresponsable idiotic playboy who was always broke and would fall in love at the drop of a hat. He was so opposite of George Warleggan who has got to be the most evil , cruel,unfeeling,egocentric creep on the planet! He is Cornwall's version of JR Ewing!But much much worse! I absolutely hate him! LOL But I am impressed with Jack's acting that he could pull off such diverse characters.In fact I actually started watching Poldark because I knew he was in it. And Aidan Turner is my main attraction now. What a babe! Here are 2 photo's of Jack Farthing as Freddie Emsworth(heir to Blandings, Lord help them!) And as creepy haughty George Warleggan.

Well I don't know where to start. The main character, Ross Poldark, was a soldier, astute businessman and had extensive knowledge of the world, which enabled him to hold his own in political circles, whereas Aidan Turner is a one-dimensional actor more suitable for the role as Kili in The Hobbit. The chemistry between Robin Ellis and Angharad Rees was unique, both actors connected far more with the audience and without the overtly sexual scenes added which seems to be the norm of any remade period drama (Demelza trying on stockings, Ross outdoors with a scythe). Many indoor scenes seem to be shot in semi-obscurity, which may well be apt for 18th century Cornwall but are insufficient to sustain the viewers' attention.

Notwithstanding upon reading your post I will give the series a fresh pair of eyes, the state of television drama currently being so dire it maybe needs a second chance, and of course having personally contributed financially in the making of the show to the tune of £150.50 for the BBC television licence fee I feel I have an investment in so doing.

[Penny Lane]

Originally Posted by Steve_uk

Well I don't know where to start. The main character, Ross Poldark, was a soldier, astute businessman and had extensive knowledge of the world, which enabled him to hold his own in political circles, whereas Aidan Turner is a one-dimensional actor more suitable for the role as Kili in The Hobbit. The chemistry between Robin Ellis and Angharad Rees was unique, both actors connected far more with the audience and without the overtly sexual scenes added which seems to be the norm of any remade period drama (Demelza trying on stockings, Ross outdoors with a scythe). Many indoor scenes seem to be shot in semi-obscurity, which may well be apt for 18th century Cornwall but are insufficient to sustain the viewers' attention.

Notwithstanding upon reading your post I will give the series a fresh pair of eyes, the state of television drama currently being so dire it maybe needs a second chance, and of course having personally contributed financially in the making of the show to the tune of £150.50 for the BBC television licence fee I feel I have an investment in so doing.

Well, they have different writers. I read in season 4 Ross will be involved with politics. As for the sex scenes ,which are mild, I thought the stocking scene was very sensual(covert not overt) without nudity. And give me some more Ross without his shirt!

[Steve_uk]

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Well, they have different writers. I read in season 4 Ross will be involved with politics. As for the sex scenes ,which are mild, I thought the stocking scene was very sensual(covert not overt) without nudity. And give me some more Ross without his shirt!

Not that I'm an expert on the male physique but Robin Ellis would put Aidan Turner in his place. Such a pity the randy females have now taken over the period dramas just as they have Strictly Come Dancing, disfiguring that show in the process. Strange that you should mention Dallas because to my mind Winston Graham's storyline involving the classic love triangle of the episode I have chosen is reminiscent of the beginning of Dynasty when a distraught Krystle about to be married to Blake still holds a candle for Matthew but is firmly rejected by him.

The parallel is evident in this episode, when Ross, concerned for the welfare of the street urchin he rescued from a life of poverty then impregnated seeks to retrieve her, yet this necessitates him reneging on the far more suitable (one feels) bride of Elizabeth Warleggan, played by American actress Jill Townsend. The tension is palpable in the final scene and must rank as one of the most gripping of any period drama, and I will let you enjoy it yourselves as I still ponder how a lady from such a provenance can mimic the upper class English accent to perfection. https://youtu.be/-V4UHAz5zsI

[Penny Lane]

Unfortunately YouTube has blocked your links in The USA. So I haven't seen them. And I can't find a picture of Robin Ellis shirtless but Aidan has a great set of abs!

[Penny Lane]

I remember Jill Townsend from the Western series "Cimarron Strip" (1968). If I remember correctly she played a Brit on the series.

Now, let's get off the actors and talk about the series. I liked the Morwenna/Drake storyline in series 3. Was that in the original series?

[Steve_uk]

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

I remember Jill Townsend from the Western series "Cimarron Strip" (1968). If I remember correctly she played a Brit on the series.

Now, let's get off the actors and talk about the series. I liked the Morwenna/Drake storyline in series 3. Was that in the original series?

Yes I believe so, but I haven't read all twelve books and it's 40 years since I watched the original series.

[Penny Lane]

Eleanor Tomlinson(Demelza) has recorded an album. I saw it on amazon.com.

She has a beautiful voice. I loved her singing on Poldark.

https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Home-El...s+from+home+cd

[Edison]

More recording - voicing the Russian artist Lyubov Popova in the documentary, Revolution : New Art for a New World.