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The Herald
|September 29, 2025
MARION MCMULLEN marks the 50th anniversary of the BBC's classic drama set in Cornwall
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Comeback: Aidan Turner stepped into the role when Poldark returned in 2015
POLDARK was filmed on location and the spectacular shots of Cornish coastlines led to a surge of tourism in the area.
It also featured a memorable theme tune by Kenyon Emrys Roberts, and the BBC romantic historical drama was soon attracting 15 million viewers every Sunday night.
This story is from the September 29, 2025 edition of The Herald.
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