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Masterpiece Theatre favorite makes long-awaited DVD debut;
Hailed as a British Gone with the Wind
And one of the most successful British television dramas of all time
POLDARK
Series 1 debuts on DVD
March 2, 2010
"The BBC production seduces us completely…a romantic adventure, complete with raging ambition, terrible
betrayals, frustrated loves, daring deeds, and a marvelously dashing hero" - The New York Times
"Sweeping, swashbuckling, exotic escape" - The Washington Post
Silver Spring, MD - A wildly popular hit on
Masterpiece Theatre, Poldark Series 1 makes its long-awaited North American DVD debut from Acorn Media on March 2, 2010. Hailed as a British
Gone with the Wind, Poldark created a sensation on PBS's
Masterpiece Theatre with its dashing, romantic hero and his infamous exploits. Based on the novels by Winston Graham, this landmark miniseries demonstrates the enduring appeal of a gripping storyline and unforgettable characters. The classic miniseries debuted on PBS in May 1977, was featured on "The Best of
Masterpiece Theatre" special, and voted one of the 10 most popular shows in the series' history in a 2007 PBS poll. The DVD 4-volume boxed set includes all 16 episodes of
Series 1.
This sweeping family saga follows the fortunes of the dashing Ross Poldark (Robin Ellis,
The Good Soldier) in 18th-century Cornwall. Returning to Cornwall after the American Revolution, Capt. Poldark finds his life at home has fallen apart. His estate is in disarray. His former flame, Elizabeth (Jill Townsend,
Cimarron Strip), is engaged to his cousin. And his family's copper mines have become targets for the Poldarks' bitter rivals. Duels, smuggling, and attempted murders unfold as Ross strives to resurrect his fortunes and find true love. This spellbinding saga dramatizes the deep rifts in British society on the brink of industrialization, played out against the rocky, ruggedly beautiful Cornish coast.
FEATURES INCLUDE: Cast filmographies and historical background on Cornwall.
Street: March 2, 2010
SRP: $69.99
DVD 4-Vol. Boxed Set: 16 episodes
Approx. 821 min.
SDH subtitles
The second and final series,
Poldark Series 2, is currently scheduled to be released on September 28, 2010.
About Acorn Media:
The Acorn Media Group, a leading independent global media company, provides distinctive home video products and other merchandise to consumers in North America, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. With a special focus on the best of British television programming, Acorn Media has exclusive distribution rights to hundreds of collectible titles on DVD. Its U.S. division released 100 DVDs in North America in 2009, including Life on Mars UK Series 1 & 2, On the Road with Charles Kuralt, Foyle's War, Poirot, and Cracker. Additionally, Athena is Acorn Media Group's new home video brand for consumers interested in lifelong learning through documentary programming. 2009 releases included Playing Shakespeare and The Shape of the World. www.AthenaLearning.com
