英剧《波尔达克》(Poldark)在第二季开播之前,获得BBC1的第三季续订。《波尔达克》由出演过《霍比特人》(The Hobbit)的爱尔兰男星艾丹·特纳(Aidan Turner)主演,情节改编自Winston Graham的同名小说,讲述一名士兵从战场归来时,才发现 祖宅被毁,未婚妻也嫁给别人的故事。这部作品曾于1970年代被搬上电视屏幕,并播出了29集。2013年,BBC宣布将翻拍这部作品,Debbie Horsfield出任编剧。新版剧集由Mammoth Screen制作,ITV Studios Global Entertainment负责国际发行。《波尔达克》第一季的最高收视率达到940万人次,这一数字包括了BBC1的直播收看,以及BBC iPlayer上回看的观众数。Whilst Ross's fortunes prosper despite the Warleggans' new bank opening Demelza's young brothers Drake and the pious Samuel come to stay following their father's death. Also succumbing to the Grim Reaper is Caroline's uncle Ray, who urges her to make a wealthy union, unaware of her secret marriage to Dwight, aided by the Poldarks. When Francis's son Geoffrey Charles shows some spirit against his hated step-father Warleggan brings in Elizabeth's impoverished cousin Morwenna as the boy's governess. When Elizabeth finally gives birth to a son, Valentine, Aunt Agatha curses him for being born under a black moon. This propels Ross into a bargain with George Warleggan.