Poldark

The fact that it's 1800 was made clear at the beginning of the first episode!
Lovely picnic on the beach, Perranporth?!!

There was mention of a “new century “ on Sunday so I think 1800

This series is set at the turn of the century because the next book begins in 1810 (ten years later)

Debbie Horsefield is filling in the gap.

I wish they'd just stuck to the books.

Capt Despard was a real life person and so was the would-be assassin of the King, Hadfield. He tried to kill George III in 1800 so presumably this series is set around that time.

Is this supposed to be about 1810?

If so, the slavery issues could be going on for another 23 years.
We already had 'lunatic asylums' by 1810 but they were not widespread. I didn't think that Bedlam was the only one.

That's true SirChenjin but I just used those as examples of what I think is to come.

If I am wrong, then I will be pleased. At any rate, it's still quite enjoyable Sunday night viewing.

Slavery and mental health issues are not really 'politically correct' topics are they?

I'd forgotten about Horace.

It will be interesting to see just how many politically correct topics are covered in this series, and as it is the only one not based on Winston Grahams books we are at the mercy of the political leanings of the woman writer, heaven help us!

We have already had the evils of slavery covered, and an ongoing mental health story with the dastardly George.

It might be fun to tick them off as they appear. Any predictions anyone?

I think Ross does know in his heart of hearts about Valentine. Valentine was a seven-month baby, wasn't he?

Oh, yes, Gonegirl, Ross knows
and Demelza suspects too.

Ah. Agreeing with Maggiemaybe there.

Does Ross not realise? Or Demelza, when she looks at him?

Valentine (and associations with love and devotion), a child born 9 months after the liaison (which George knew about if I recall correctly) and it doesn't take much to put 2 and 2 together, I suppose.

Poor George - I'm actually feeling a bit sorry for him in this series!

Though it always seemed strange to me that George would look at Valentine’s long dark curls and immediately think “Ross” instead of just “Elizabeth”.

Yes, keep up, gonegirl. That's why he has long dark hair.

It's always implied that Valentine was the result of the rape which was toned down in that series to make out it wasn't actually rape, much to the anger of many.

Is Valentine Ross's son on the quiet?

Poor Drake - but I reckon she'll succumb to his charms, out of pity for his lovesick wee face, if nothing else.

I did notice the waves Callistemon! The bingo card was groaning under the weight of Poldark moments last night

merlot if Morwenna has noticed it, maybe she’ll find it a ‘turn on’! Something has to before he starts casting longing looks at Prudie!

Yes, when they were all promenading in the evening, I thought Doctor Enys’s wife looked pregnant. Sometimes difficult to tell with the empire line frocks.

Horace the pug!

Horace?

Has anyone else noticed that the end of Drake's nose wiggles when he talks?

He'll probably stop doing it now.

Apparently, Gabrielle Drake, who plays Dr Enys's wife, is pregnant again in real life. Will we be seeing more of Horace in further episodes? I do hope so, even though he must be about 120 by now!