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 (www.AcornOnline.com, $69.99).

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.

Street: March 2, 2010
DVD 4-Vol. Boxed Set: 16 episodes - Approx. 821 min. - SDH subtitles
FEATURES INCLUDE: Cast filmographies and historical background on Cornwall.
SRP: $69.99

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