This is the color-enhanced collector's edition of the memoir of BBC/Masterpiece Theatre actor Robin Ellis, who offers his own behind-the-scenes account of making Poldark--one of the most successful British classic television series of all time. Wherever color photos are available, they have been reproduced in full color in this edition. Based on the novels of Winston Graham, Poldark is a swashbuckling saga of passion, adventure and heartbreak, set against the dramatic backdrop of eighteenth-century Cornwall. Hugely popular in both 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. This updated edition of 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 It also includes previously unpublished full-color photographs from Winston Graham's personal Poldark album and from Robin's own private collection.

Making Poldark: Memoir of a BBC/Masterpiece Theatre Actor - Collectors Color Edition

Biographies & Memoirs

Ellis, Robin

Arts & Literature

Palo Alto Publishing

This is the memoir of BBC/Masterpiece Theatre actor Robin Ellis, who offers his own behind-the-scenes account of making Poldark--one of the most successful British classic television series of all time. Based on the novels of Winston Graham, Poldark is a swashbuckling saga of passion, adventure and heartbreak, set against the dramatic backdrop of eighteenth-century Cornwall. Hugely popular in both 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. This updated edition of 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 It also includes previously unpublished photographs from Winston Graham's personal Poldark album and from Robin's own private collection.

Making Poldark: Memoir of a BBC/Masterpiece Theatre Actor

Humor & Entertainment

British actor Robin Ellis, best known as the dashing Captain Poldark in the Masterpiece Theater/BBC mini-series has written his second cookbook based on Mediterranean cuisine. The book is Healthy Eating for Life. Robin has lived in southwestern France with his American wife for 25 years, near the beautiful hilltop village of Lautrec, famous for its pink garlic festival. He is known in local open-air food markets as the Anglais who cooks. Fans come from around the world, including the USA, to attend his bi-annual cooking workshops. His accent is on food that is healthy, while also delicious and uncomplicated. Recipes are easy to follow and suitable for everyone seeking optimal health. Robin's goal is to inspire people to cook. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in his late-fifties, Robin began researching how to alter his lifestyle to keep his condition under control without medication. His mother suffered from Type 1 diabetes, so he took his own diagnosis seriously. By adjusting recipe ingredients and cooking methods, plus adding exercise to his day, he avoided medication for six years without sacrificing a foodie's enjoyment of delicious meals-- with a regular glass of red wine!

Healthy Eating for Life: Over 100 Simple and Tasty Recipes

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Quick & Easy

This is newly enhanced edition of the memoir of BBC/Masterpiece actor Robin Ellis, the original Captain Ross Poldark in the classic television series. This expanded edition includes an all-new chapter with recent photos documenting Robin’s return to television playing Judge Halse in the new Poldark series with Aiden Turner in the lead role.
First broadcast in the 1970s, Poldark is a saga of thwarted love, passion and swashbuckling adventure set against hard times in 18th century Cornwall. The series became an international sensation in over 40 countries around the world.
This memoir offers behind-the-scenes stories and photos from the original series, an insider's look at Robin's role in the new series, and a glimpse of Robin's current passion as a cookbook author.
Making Poldark is also available as an audiobook, read by the author.

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Making Poldark: Memoir of a BBC/Masterpiece Theatre Actor - Collectors Color Edition

Making Poldark: Memoir of a BBC/Masterpiece Theatre Actor

Healthy Eating for Life: Over 100 Simple and Tasty Recipes

Making Poldark: Memoir of a BBC/Masterpiece Theatre Actor