Poldark

Indeed we shall.... Angharad Rees was so very good as Demelza, wonder who will play this part?

Yes I was wondering that. I loved Angharad as Demelza too. In fact I can remember so many of the actors, good casting I thought. So sad Angharad died recently.

Glad it is going to be filmed down here in Cornwall too.

Oh! I'm so disappointed! I wanted Colin Morgan to get it. Never mind, he is going to be in another bbc production, Testament to Youth.

Will now Google Aidan Turner.

I used to live in that part of Cornwall so it will be lovely to see the area again. But I don't think they will better the original series, especially if they're planning to do a 'White Queen'/'Tudors' 'aim at the American Market version .But it will be nice for a whole new generation to fall in love with it all over again. There will never be another Ross and Demelza for me, though. I was surprised to find years later that Elizabeth was actually played by an American actress.

Oh yes Swoon!

Blimey; they look younger all the time!

I got so into it at the time and can still remember wanting to slap Elizabeth (yes I know - it wasn't real).

Oh yes I remember this series - and a rash of little girls called Demelza!

Oh I loved Aiden Turner in Being Human! He's gorgeous...
I hope they don't choose someone too modern-looking for Demelza's role.

Oh Yes, indeed Jingle I can see HIM as Ross. Poldark was an all time favourite of mine and Ross my dream lover (with me as Demelza of course)

I think this one could be even sexier better.

No no no. It's just wrong. There can only ever be one Ross Poldark and one Demelza. I don't think I can bear to watch it.

A bit like the remake of the Forsyte Saga which just didn't work at all (for me). Damian Lewis as Soames and Gina McKee as Irene. All wrong

I agree - Gina McKee was so wrong in that part! I wasn't going to bother with the new Poldark, but I'll watch it now...

Just goes to show how important casting is. Or maybe, when a series has been so perfect it's impossible to imagine someone else in those roles. Think I know who'll have the job of locations manager for the new series, though....

I am just re-reading all the Poldark novels at the moment. I have all eight in paperback and they all have photos of the original cast on the covers. I remember watching the series when DD was a baby. I know what you mean Katy, I felt like that with Elizabeth too!! I hope the new series comes out on DVD as we haven't got BBC here!!

I'm with you nightowl, can't bear to think of anyone else in the roles. I loved the TV series and the books. Having said this, I probably won't be able to resist tuning in!

I loved the Poldark novels and Robin Ellis looked exactly like the Ross I pictured, as did Angharad Rees look like Demelza. In fact it was perfect - maybe I won't watch it this time round

They need to have complete newcomers in the roles so they can stamp their personality on them.

..and film it in Super 8 or black and white....

I am also particular about Pride and Prejudice. Darcy can only be played by Colin Firth! [swoon emoticon]

shysal I could watch Colin Firth emerging out of that lake all day long.

I agree re the original actors, it's never the same.

I couldn't watch a remake ..tisnt right! tisnt property tisnt natural!!!!!