George expands the Warleggan empire, launching a new ship and bankrupting Carnmore.

Francis wrongly blames Ross for helping Verity elope with Andrew Blamey.

With Jim gravely ill in jail, Ross and Dwight launch a desperate mission to save him.

Demelza gives birth. Ross welcomes old friend Dr Dwight Enys to Cornwall.

News of Ross and Demelza's marriage spreads, damaging Wheal Leisure's prospects.

Rumours spread of a scandalous relationship between Ross and Demelza.

Ross plans to reopen his family mine with Francis. Demelza struggles to fit in at Nampara.

Cornwall, 1783. Ross Poldark returns from the battlefield to find his father dead.