Sea Of Sorrow

Jack Farthing on what lies ahead for Poldark’s grief-stricken villain George Warleggan

- Hannah Davies, Elaine Reilly

For Poldark fans, George Warleggan has been the man we all love to hate. His endless run-ins with Ross, cruel business dealings and constant need for one-upmanship have had us booing from our sofas every Sunday.

But this series has seen a very different side to George. His grief over the death of his wife Elizabeth has been so raw that last week he even contemplated taking his own life. Jack Farthing, 33, who plays him, reveals what’s in store for George in the final series…

How have you found portraying George’s descent into madness?