Poldark finale: Eight important things we learned

As Series 1 draws to a close, we reflect on what Ross Poldark has taught us
Ben Travis24 April 2015

Oh Poldark, will Sunday nights ever be the same again? On what’s traditionally the most boring night of the week, you swooped in all dashing and damaged and semi-clothed and gave us an hour of pure escapism, allowing us to forget that Monday was just around the corner.

We ached as you lost your beloved Elizabeth to your own cousin (surely that’s totally against guy-code?), gawped as you tilled the fields, swooned as you forged a new relationship with Demelza… in fact, Ross Poldark, you taught us a lot. Here are the most important things we learned from you over the last eight weeks.

1. We learned a lot about Cornwall

Oh yes, a lot about Cornwall. So Cornish, and, er, yes.

2. We learned a lot about mining

Lots of copper and tin and stuff in Cornwall, isn’t there? Yes, lots to learn about that.

3. We learned a lot about scything

So that’s a scythe is it? And how do you use it? Can you show us again? And again? Yep, just one more time so we’re sure we’ve got it?

4. We learned a lot about British army uniforms

Oh, that’s actually quite a good look, can you show us how each layer comes undone?

5. We learned a lot about brooding

Can I just say, you’re probably the best at brooding there’s ever been.

6. We learned a lot about ropes

About how they work on ships, and how you hold them, and whatever it is you’re doing with that rope there.

7. We learned a lot about smelting

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So much about smelting that we never knew before.

8. We learned a lot about pointy triangle hats

What do those pointy triangle hats mean? Is it an army thing? Ah ok. Wait sorry, could you repeat that, we weren’t listening properly.

Poldark - in pictures

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Thank you for all you’ve taught us so far, Poldark. Now, if you don’t mind we’re going to, er, revise what we’ve learned over and over again until Series 2 comes out. Actually, we need a lie down first.

Poldark, BBC One, Sunday, 9pm

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