Robin Ellis’ newly updated memoir, Making Poldark, reveals the story behind the proposed-but-never-filmed third series, along with a look at Robin’s later work–including his second career as cookbook author. It also includes previously unpublished full-color photographs from Winston Graham’s personal Poldark album and from Robin’s own private collection. Hugely popular in the US and UK when it first aired in the 1970s, the series remains a favorite on DVD, entertaining and enchanting new generations of viewers in 35 countries throughout the world.
Now both Poldark books also available in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy via Amazon (Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.fr, etc.).
Color-enhanced Collector’s Edition: $24.99
or in standard black & white edition: $14.99
Also available as an ebook: http://tinyurl.com/kindleversionMakingPoldark
Making Poldark:
Memoir of a BBC/Masterpiece Theatre Actor
Paperback: 172 pages
Publisher: Palo Alto Publishing (April 16, 2012)
Language: English
Color version: 978-0983939818
Black & white version: 978-0983939825
9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
I purchased the first book back in 1979 when i was staying in St. Agnes on
vacation. I went to Cornwall because of Poldark so i could see for myself the
beautiful place. It was to beautiful for words. I purchased several books about the Poldark series . So i was delighted when the updated book came out.
It was a wonderful vacation and Poldark was and is my favorite mini series of all time. Of course, i purchased the dvds. great series even for today.
marge crawford
Thanks, Marge!
I have just bought the updated version, too. I can’t believe I am telling you this at my advanced age, but I absolutely loved Poldark. I have every book, the complete series VHS, now must get dvd, and I have a poster of Ross that is STILL on my bedroom wall after all these years. I used to live near Stratford and saw all your performances, the best ever production of ‘Much Ado’, I have never seen it bettered, and the unbelievable musical version of ‘Comedy’, which I also have on both vhs and dvd. I travelled to Newcastle to see ‘Comedy’, and have a straw hat which was thrown off the stage also hanging on my bedroom wall. When I was in my car at Stratford, I saw you come out of the theatre, cross the road in front of my car, putting your hand on the bonnet. I didn’t wash it for ages. Happy daze! And Poldark is STILL as popular and great as ever.
Thanks Joy–Stratford was a heady time. As hot that summer as it is today here in SW France. We had a terrific season–made sweeter by the critical pummeling the newly opened National Theatre on the South Bank was taking!
I didn’t know Comedy is available on DVD. We will order it.
Take care if it’s as hot there as it is here!
Hello Robin, Paul Blake from Highgate (Ingleholme and Eastgate) here. Last saw you in Edinburgh years ago. Watched The Europeans last night after all these years and thought that I must try to contact you again. Best wishes from a fellow diabetic now in Cheshire.
Hello Paul! well well the wonders of internet.Best wishes to you too. I have a photo–I think it’s in a post–of the show done in Ingleholme called Captain Blood. Rodney Brody and Michael Webster are in it. Perhaps you too. Hope you are doing OK with your Type 2.
Hi Robin, Enjoying your blogs. Just a quick line to tell you that the Director of a film crew that has been shooting in my kitchen ( not one of my films, but being produced by an associate) spotted, on my bookshelf, a pic of you as we were looking for book props; it was a Poldark paperback. “Hey you see this fellow here” he said,”I know him, In fact I nearly ran him over years ago as we worked together on a voice over gig for Fiat!” I told him that many fans around the world would never have forgiven him if he had!The Director is Craig, from Glasgow; a lovely man. He’s here in Australia for a few more days before heading to NY. He asked to be remembered to you & apologises again for almost killing you!
Small world.
Best Regards,
Teni
Thanks Teni! I rode a 1938 Raleigh bicycle to VO gigs in those days–dangerous but more reliable in London traffic!
I had a few scrapes–black cabs didn’t like me much–but I don’t recall a near miss with Craig. If you have contact again–say hi! from me and all is forgiven!
Hello Robin, I have just completed watching Poldark Series 1, currently watching series 2. I remember watching this series as a young teenager on cold, rainy winters Sunday nights & imagining how hard life in the 18th century would have been. This time round I’m thoroughly hooked on this amazing series, having experienced life & now being able to relate to the trials & tribulations of Ross Poldark. The BBC did wonderful Regency dramas, comedy & variety back in the 70s, I love British tv & film culture, especially from that time, it was my favorite era, I hope to travel to UK & in the new year & Cornwall is definitely a place I’ll be visiting. Being mesmerized by the acting in this fine series, I quickly hopped onto Google to find out info about the series & the actors & was so saddened & quite shocked to learn that Richard Morant & Angharad Rees had passed away in the last couple of years, way too young! I am so thankful that film – video can capture a performance – moment in time & keep it for posterity. I remember seeing Richard as Flashman in Tom Brown’s School Days when I was a kid, he was such a good villain & so kind hearted as Dr. Enys in Poldark, Richard & Angharad will be sadly missed