Historical/Period Drama★ New
Duration
75 minutes
Series Info
Season 4 Episode 4 of 8

Quick Summary

Ross, Sam and Dwight rush to the rescue after a blasting accident in the mines triggers a catastrophic flood that threatens the surrounding area. Meanwhile, Ossie intends to have Morwenna committed to an asylum, while Emma has a decisive answer prepared for Sam.

About This Program

The programme is presented as a single episode, falling squarely within the adventure‑drama genre. It follows a small group of characters as they are thrust into a high‑stakes situation that demands quick thinking and bravery. The narrative is tightly focused on the events that unfold after a catastrophic incident in an industrial setting. When an uncontrolled blast detonates deep within the mines, the resulting flood threatens to swallow everything in its path. Ross, Sam and Dwight are the first to respond, sprinting toward the disaster zone with the aim of rescuing anyone caught in the rising water. Their frantic dash underscores the urgency of the crisis, as they contend with both the torrent and the perilous conditions left behind by the explosion. Meanwhile, Ossie is preoccupied with a very different concern. He devises a scheme to have Morwenna committed to an asylum, indicating a personal agenda that runs parallel to the rescue effort. This plan adds a layer of tension to the episode, showing how individual motives can surface even in the midst of collective danger. At the same time, Emma steps forward with a decisive response for Sam. She possesses the answer he’s been seeking, offering a crucial piece of information that could influence his actions as the flood continues to surge. Her intervention provides a pivotal moment that ties together the personal and the perilous threads of the story.

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Poldark broadcasts on That's TV 3 at 9:00pm, Saturday, 31 January 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime75 mins
DirectorBrian Kelly

Cast & Crew

BK
Brian KellyDirector
MR
Michael RayProducer
DH
Debbie HorsfieldWriter
EC
Ellise Chappellas Morwenna Whitworth
BE
Beatie Edneyas Prudie
JF
Jack Farthingas George Warleggan
LN
Luke Norrisas Dwight Enys
HR
Heida Reedas Elizabeth Warleggan
HR
Harry Richardsonas Drake Carne
PT
Pip Torrensas Cary Warleggan
GW
Gabriella Wildeas Caroline Enys
TY
Tom Yorkas Sam Carne
JW
James Wilbyas Lord Falmouth
MB
Mike Burnsideas Nathaniel Pearce
TS
Tristan Sturrockas Zacky Martin
AT
Aidan Turneras Ross Poldark
EC
Esme Coyas Rowella Solway
WM
Will Merrickas Arthur Solway
AC
Amelia Clarksonas Rosina Hoblyn
RD
Robert Dawsas Dr Choake
EB
Ed Browningas Paul Daniel
CC
Ciara Charterisas Emma Tregirls
LD
Louis Davisonas Geoffrey Charles
ET
Eleanor Tomlinsonas Demelza Poldark
CB
Christian Brassingtonas Ossie Whitworth
RE
Rebecca EatonExecutive-producer
EK
Elizabeth KilgarriffExecutive-producer
TM
Tom MullensExecutive-producer
KT
Karen ThrussellExecutive-producer
DT
Damien TimmerExecutive-producer
DH
Debbie HorsfieldExecutive-producer