Heida's Poldark Chat with Kyle Soller

Heida Reed (Elizabeth) chats to Kyle Soller, who plays Francis in Poldark  via Heida's Instagram on 14 April, 2020.

You Tube video thanks to ESK Creative.

Heida Reed's Poldark Chat with Christian Brassington

Heida Reed (Elizabeth in Poldark) chats to Christian Brassington, who played the Reverend Osborne Whitworth via her Instagram

You Tube video thanks to ESK Creative 

Heida and Eleanor's Poldark Chat

Heida Reed is holding a series of chats about Poldark with members of the cast whilst we are all self-isolating. Here is her chat with Eleanor Tomlinson (Demelza) on Friday 3 April, 2020.

Heida holds the chats on her Instagram account and, so far, has talked to Ruby Bentall (Verity) and Eleanor.

Video thanks to ESKCreative on YouTube

Poldark Cast say Goodbye to Heida Reed

Poldark's cast and crew say farewell to Heida Reed who plays Elizabeth. Via Masterpiece PBS

Poldark series 4 Episode 8 Clip

"I would prefer the baby to be born in November" Using a false name, Elizabeth explains to the doctor how she would prefer the birth to be earlier than expected. The doctor agrees to mix a potion but warns of complications.

Poldark S4: Heida Reed is Elizabeth Warleggan

Heida Reed and Jack farthing as Elizabeth and George Warleggan  Photo: BBC

Heida Reed has enjoyed her character, Elizabeth Warleggan, raising her social game and embracing her new position in society this series.

‘This series is really exciting for Elizabeth as we finally see her come out of her shell and be a lady of society. Elizabeth was born to be admired, to charm people, wear nice clothes and have interesting conversations with the best of society and she is finally able to do that without having to worry too much about anything else.

'It has taken her a very long time to get there so she is really trying to enjoy and make the most of it, whether she is in London or Cornwall. She thoroughly enjoys being in London because it is presents the opportunity of raising her social game, incorporating new people into her circle and also seeing what is new fashion wise.’

The later time period of series four, as well as the new setting of London, brings a great shift in the fashions and thus, costumes of Poldark this year. Heida reveals that she wasn’t initially too excited about this…

‘One of my favourite periods of all time, visually, was the period we started in at the very beginning of the show when Ross (Aidan Turner) goes off to war. That style, with the tiny waists and the billowing skirts created such beautiful silhouettes. It is uncomfortable  to wear that sort of style for a long period of time but it looks amazing. So I wasn’t, at first, super enthusiastic about changing the style because it was such a drastic change but the costume designer, Howard Burden, has done such an incredible job at making us look gorgeous and the corsets are different and in a lot of ways more comfortable so that was a nice change. I actually ended up liking the cut and fabrics way more than I anticipated.’

Something else that was new for Heida this series was having a teenage son.

‘Geoffrey Charles is all grown up this series and it was definitely a shock showing up to rehearsals, before series four, and meeting Louis (Davison). Louis is older than he plays and is really tall which is funny because it suddenly made me feel very old. I have been so lucky with all of the brilliant actors who have played Geoffrey Charles. It’s great to get to move that relationship forward and it is fun to play a mother who is struggling with her teenage son who is getting up to all sorts of no good. It is a different beat to play and is something I haven’t done before.

‘Geoffrey Charles is Elizabeth’s pride and joy and Debbie (Horsfield) and I have always talked about the fact that he is the only thing Elizabeth hasn’t messed up and hasn’t got anything to hide about. She loves him like nothing else in her life. It is obviously sad for her that George (Jack Farthing) will never embrace him as much as she would like him to. So the fact that Ross is in London to help out and keep an eye on him means the world to Elizabeth. They handle it very well and very delicately in terms of making their friendship about being grownups who are now friends who also both care for Geoffrey Charles.’

Elizabeth’s husband, George Warleggan is in London pursuing a political career. Heida describes how Elizabeth has become his well-connected accomplice...

‘They’re definitely a bit of a power couple and there is a recognisable Macbeth element there, just not as morbid. Elizabeth is very good at turning a blind eye to the more severe things that George gets up to. She sees what she wants to see in him and that is why she loves him so much. People may think that she is trapped in a loveless marriage and they may not understand why she has married him. At first it had everything to do with security but now there is a real mutual love, respect and understanding. They really get off on aiding each other in their rise to the top, within their world. She is the perfect right hand woman, the perfect partner for him and he is brilliant for her as well.

‘This series George and Elizabeth are very happy. It has taken a lot to get there and for the storm to calm but they finally get to be what they want to be and there is a great respect and love between them now. That was so much fun for Jack and I, who have been partners for three years on Poldark.

'We finally got to play a happy couple and it is a different experience. It is a lot of fun, especially when you do it with your friend who you know and who you have worked alongside for a such long time. Being in a happy relationship with George made me really care for them as a couple this series. For a brief moment they have everything they have ever wanted.'

And Heida can finally see what it is Elizabeth sees in George...

‘I always understood how George was viewed and why people didn’t understand why Elizabeth would marry him but for the first time this series I loved George. I know he doesn’t always do the right thing and that he isn’t always a stand up man but there is something about him and about his progression as a character this series that is really great. He is definitely not one-dimensional, there are many layers to him and I hope that audiences see that. So much of what he does comes from a real love for Elizabeth and that is true and pure, he truly loves her and is terrified of losing her.’

Source: BBC Media Centre

Aidan Turner Talks Poldark S4

Eleanor Tomlinson Talks Poldark S4
Poldark S4: Max Bennett is Monk Adderley

Poldark S4: Rebecca Front is Lady Whitworth
Jack Farthing Talks George Warleggan
Poldark S4: Gabriella Wilde is Caroline Enys
Poldark S4: Luke Norris is Dwight Enys
Poldark S4: Christian Brassington Talks Reverend Osborne Whitworth
Poldark S4: Ellise Chappell is Morwenna Whitworth
Poldark S4: Harry Richardson is Drake Carne
Beatie Edney Talks Poldark S4
Poldark S4: Tom York is Sam Carne
Poldark S4: Ciara Charteris is Emma Tregirls

Heida Reed to Guest at Christmas Charity Concert

Heida Reed

Heida Reed is getting in the festive spirit with Christmas with the Stars this December.

Held in the Royal Albert Hall, Christmas with the Stars is a magical evening of big bands, classic carols and festive sing-alongs. Heida, who plays Elizabeth in Poldark, will join actors from popular TV shows including Holby City, Doctors, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and East Enders for this Christmas spectacular to raise money for Bloodwise, the leading blood cancer research charity.

Christmas with the Stars is at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 5 December, 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. For more information and tickets, follow this link.

Filming Starts on 'Poldark' Series Four

On Monday 4 September principal filming started on the fourth series of Poldark and it wasn't long before we had some pictures from the set.

Official Poldark kicked things off with a tweet:

And action! #Poldark Series 4 is rolling… pic.twitter.com/QePp2a2NrV

— Official Poldark (@PoldarkTV) 5 September 2017

Heida Reed (Elizabeth) followed this with a pic of herself and Aidan Turner (Ross) on her instagram

Then, while we were enjoying seeing these familiar faces, there came news of some new cast members to welcome.

Radio Times announced Rebecca Front will join the cast as the formidable Lady Whitworth, Osborne Whitworth's mother.









Official Poldark followed this by introducing Max Bennett as the nasty Monk Adderley and Louis Davison the latest Geoffrey Charles.

More #Poldark S4 casting news: the wonderful Max Bennett has been cast as the... less than wonderful Monk Adderley! pic.twitter.com/Y59YrCfDNm

— Official Poldark (@PoldarkTV) 6 September 2017

Our new Geoffrey Charles - Louis Davison! Welcome to team #Poldark. pic.twitter.com/BN38J7sCNg

— Official Poldark (@PoldarkTV) 5 September 2017

Returning to Poldark, along with the series regulars, are Josh Whitehouse (Hugh Armitage), Christian Brassington (Reverend Osborne Whitworth), Ellise Chappell (Morwenna), Harry Richardson and Tom York (Drake and Sam Carne).

It's welcome back to series three producer Michael Ray and director Joss Agnew who is joined by new director Brian Kelly (Downton Abbey).  Also returning is hair and makeup designer Pippa Woods, who did such a terrific job last time.

Mammoth Screen's executive producer Karen Thrussell says: "We were hugely gratified by the massive amount of love the audience felt for series three. We hope this will be our strongest series yet, with eight brilliant scripts from Debbie Horsfield, a whole new world of stories and our very wonderful cast."

I'm excited already!

Dressing the Women from 'Poldark'

Have you ever wondered if Demelza's red ball gown in Poldark series two survived its dip in the sea? I know I have and now there's the chance to see just how good it looks at a fabulous exhibition at Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery.

Dressing the Women from Poldark  has dresses worn by Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson), Elizabeth (Heida Reed), Verity (Ruby Bentall) and Caroline (Gabriella Wilde) and includes Demelza's ball gown.  The costumes are on display this summer and entrance is free.

Dressing the Women from Poldark runs until 10 September at  Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery, Riverlsey Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5TU. The venue is about a ten minute walk from the train station.
The opening times are: Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm    Sunday 2.00 - 4.30 pm.  Closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Monday when it is open 10.30 am - 4.30 pm.

It's really too good to miss!

Promo Shots for 'Poldark' S3

The BBC have released some promo shots of the cast for Poldark series three:

Aidan Turner as Ross

Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza

Heida Reed as Elizabeth

Jack Farthing as George Warleggan

Luke Norris as Dwight Enys

Gabriella Wilde as Caroline Penvenen

Vote for 'Poldark' in the National Television Awards

Who can forget the surprise and excitement of the National Television Awards 2016 when Aidan Turner won the TV Moment of the Year Award for Poldark?

Now the nominations are out for the National Television Awards 2017 and Poldark, Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson and Heida Reed are all contenders!

You can vote for Poldark   in the following categories:

• Period Drama
• Drama Performance:  Aidan Turner or Eleanor Tomlinson or Heida Reed

How to vote:

• Vote online once per email address 
• Vote by phone or post

You can vote in as many categories as you like, but can only vote for one nominee in each category.

Voting closes at 11 pm on 23 October.  

This is the long list of nominees from which the short list will be drawn for a second round of voting, probably in January, 2017. In previous years, votes from the long list and short list have been added together to decide the winners, so please vote now to help Poldark win!

Useful links:
Vote online  http://www.nationaltvawards.com/vote
Voting Guidelines  http://www.nationaltvawards.com/terms

The NT Awards are voted for by the public. The winners will be announced at the National Television Awards ceremony on 25 January, 2017 to be broadcast live on ITV. Tickets for the event at the O2 in London are available from the NTA.

Related posts:
Poldarked: The National Television Awards 2016

Video: Poldark -Where we Left Off

Aidan Turner (Ross), Eleanor Tomlinson (Demelza) and Heida Reed (Elizabeth) talk to PBS Masterpiece about PoldarkS2

VIDEO: Eleanor and Heida at The Bottle Yard Studios

In this video Eleanor Tomlinson (Demelza) and Heida Reed (Elizabeth) talk about the Poldark set at The Bottle Yard Studios and about living in Bristol.

Thanks to The Bottle Yard Studios for posting.

Just In: 'Poldark 2' Preview at BFI London

Aidan Turner as Ross  Photo: Official Poldark

Here's the news we've been waiting for!

London's British Film Institute is hosting a public preview screening of Poldark S2 in August.

The screening of episode one will be followed by a Q&A session with cast and creatives Aidan Turner (Ross), Eleanor Tomlinson (Demelza), Debbie Horsfield (writer) and Damien Timmer (executive producer).

The Poldark preview is on  Monday 22 August, 2016 at 6.15 pm at BFI Southbank, London.  Tickets go on sale on 12 July at 11.30 am and are limited to two per booker.

We can't wait!

Update at 2 pm 27 June:  BFI Members will have priority booking (2 tickets) from 5 July.

Related links:
Poldarked: What to expect at the BFI ' Poldark' Screening  Feb 2015
Poldarked: Aidan Turner at the BFI Poldark Q&A Feb 2015

'Poldark' Cast at TCA Press Tour

Great news for Poldark lovers Stateside!

This summer Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson and Heida Reed will be promoting Poldark 2 at the Television Critics Association Press Tour according to PBS.

The Summer TCA Press Tour traditionally takes place in Beverly Hills. PBS will be unveiling its new shows, including Poldark, on 28/29 July.  PBS Masterpiece will also be promoting the drama Victoria and cast members including Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes are scheduled to attend.

Aidan and Eleanor attended the Winter TCA Press Tour in January 2015, before the first series of Poldark aired.

Related links:

Poldarked: 'Poldark' at TV Critics Press Tour 2015 Poldarked: Clip from Poldark Shown at TVCA Press Tour

'Poldark' Press Conference at Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo

Poldark has been nominated for three Golden Nymph Awards at the Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo.  The awards ceremony is this evening but this morning there was a press conference with Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Heida Reed, Debbie Horsfield and Karen Thrussell.

Thanks to Moviez and Drive In for the video.

BAFTA Win for 'Poldark'!

Bravo!
Poldark has won the BAFTA Radio Times Audience Award 2016!

The House of Fraser British Television Awards ceremony was held on Sunday and Poldark beat off the competition from The Great British Bake Off, Making a Murderer, Doctor Foster, Peter Kay's Car Share and Humans  to win the only BAFTA voted for by the public: The Radio Times Audience Award.

Cast members Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Heida Reed, Ruby Bentall, Luke Norris and Kyle Soller went on stage to collect the award along with writer Debbie Horsfield and executive producers Karen Thrussell and Damien Timmer. It was presented by Martin Freeman, Aidan's co-star in The Hobbit.

Aidan began his acceptance speech by thanking the fans saying, '...you're incredibly supportive and loyal and we wouldn't be anywhere without you,'  which was terrific to hear for all of us who voted and got all our family and friends to vote too!

Fittingly for an evening celebrating the best of British television, there were calls throughout the ceremony to defend the independence of the BBC, in this week in which the government publishes its white paper on the BBC's future. Asked about it in an interview Damien Timmer commented, 'The BBC is our creative oxygen in this country...and we love it to death.'

Many congratulations to all the cast and crew involved in making Poldark: we're so proud of what you've achieved.

Here's more from the evening:

Via Heida Reed Instagram

#AidenTurner is a showstopper on the red carpet #BAFTAStyle @PoldarkTV pic.twitter.com/14qorT7rgU

— House of Fraser (@houseoffraser) 9 May 2016

.@PoldarkTV's Eleanor Tomlinson strikes her best #Slowglam pose on the red carpet #BAFTAStyle pic.twitter.com/kMbjeYEKPw

— House of Fraser (@houseoffraser) 8 May 2016

Related links:
Poldarked: The National Television Awards 2016
Poldarked: Aidan Turner Wins Breakthrough Award
Poldarked: 'Poldark' Wins TV Choice Award
Poldarked: News Round -Up
Poldarked: Aidan Wins At Jameson Empire Awards
Poldarked: Awards and Critical Acclaim for Aidan Turner
Poldarked: Aidan and Awards

'Poldark' Series 2 Wraps

It's a wrap for Aidan Turner
pic by @PoldarkTV

Poldark series 2 filming wrapped on 8 March after filming since September 2015. It seems a long time since we excitedly devoured all those photos from location filming on the Cornish coast. But, apart from a short Christmas break, it's been non-stop for the Poldark cast and crew, with filming on location in Cornwall, Wiltshire, Somerset and Gloucestershire as well as at Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol, where the majority of the filming is done.

BBC One posted the short clip of Aidan, below, on Twitter to mark the end of filming.

That’s a wrap! @AidanTurner celebrates shooting some of the final scenes of #Poldark Series 2. @PoldarkTVhttps://t.co/BIFrl6ef9H

— BBC One (@BBCOne) March 8, 2016

Series 2 will be ten episodes long, has three directors and new characters aplenty, as well as our favourites returning. Over the past couple of weeks we've had word via Twitter from a number of actors who were filming their last scenes, but Aidan Turner was there until the end, appearing in the final day's wrap photo.

A final pic for cast and crew from series 2
pic by @PoldarkTV

Heida Reed wrapped Poldark Series 2 on 1st March,
pic from @ReedHeida

Aidan and Eleanor with crew on the last day's filming at Chavenage House
Pic @CLW_Chavenage

Series 2 will air in September on BBC One in the UK and we can't wait.

Radio Times Covers Party 2016

Aidan's Radio Times cover for his Poldark role.

The annual Radio Times Covers Party was held in London on Tuesday night to celebrate their most popular covers of the previous year, so the Poldark team went along to join the celebrations, Aidan Turner's cover for Poldark, being amongst those recognised. He was photographed for the cover and article by Sarah Dunn in a photoshoot that is a firm favourite for many fans.

Aidan collecting his cover, pic from @beatieedney

Aidan was in jovial mood, joking about his hair (see the video below from the Radio Times) and what Poldark series 2 has in store (clothes apparently!). Of course it's not the first time Aidan's been to this event, he attended last year and back in 2010 with his Being Human co-star, Lenora Crichlow.

Here's some of the highlights of the evening.

Heida Reed, Karen Thrussell and Ruby Bentall, pic from @PoldarkTV

Aidan Turner in good spirits, pic from @sarahisnothere 

John Hollingworth enjoying the party, pic from @beatieedney

Beatie Edney & Phil Davis with Leslie Manville & Jason Watkins pic from @beatieedney

Aidan looms large! Pic from @beatieedney 

The National Television Awards 2016

Aidan Turner with his Impact Award
edit by India-Rose for Poldarked, original pics from farfarawaysite.com

Many of us were tuned into the annual National Television Awards (NTAs) on Wednesday night, which were held at London's 02 Arena. With Poldark nominated for Best New Drama, Best TV Moment and Aidan Turner for Best Drama Performance we were looking forward to seeing our favourite stars.

Aidan Turner, Debbie Horsfield & Ruby Bentall on the way to the NTAs
picture by Heida Reed

The evening kicked off at 7pm and early on Aidan Turner and Heida Reed presented the award for Best Drama to Downton Abbey. Both looked as stylish as you'd expect, Aidan was in an Alfred Dunhill suit, styled by his friend and regular stylist Kenny Ho, and Heida wore an off the shoulder teal dress by Emilo De La Morena.

Heida and Aidan, pic posted by Heida Reed

Other stars in attendance were Beatie Edney, Ruby Bentall, Kyle Soller, Jack Farthing, Caroline Blakiston, series one directors Willie McGregor and Ed Bazalgette, writer Debbie Horsfield as well as representatives from the show's producers, Mammoth Screen.

To his surprise Aidan Turner was announced as the winner of a special new Impact Award for his Poldark work; this appears to have replaced the Best TV Moment Award. A delighted Aidan accepted the award and dealt with the inevitable questions about his torso from the press afterwards with charm, grace, modesty and good humour as he always does, a true star. His performance as Ross Poldark has had an extraordinary reaction amongst the media and the public. Leading men have often been compared to Colin Firth, since his turn as Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice in 1995, but it really is fair to say there hasn't been anything quite like it until Aidan Turner rode into town as Ross Poldark.

Aidan collecting his award, screencap by Poldarked

Aidan said he was delighted with the award, though he claims not to have noticed too much difference in his own life, but admitted, 'walking down the street, sometimes you get stopped.' and that his family, especially his mum were super proud of his success. He also let slip there are plans under way for a third series of Poldark already, which will begin filming in September 2016.

Aidan with his NTA award
pic from farfarawaysite.com

Sadly Poldark missed out on Best New Drama and Bets Drama Performance to another BBC hit, Doctor Foster, and its lead actress, Suranne Jones.

Here are some more pictures of the evening:

Aidan on the red carpet
pic from farfarawaysite.com

Heida on the red carpet
pic from farfarawaysite.com

Ruby Bentall looking glam
pic from farfarawaysite.com

Jack Farthing, Kyle Soller & Ruby Bentall
pic by Heida Reed

The Poldark Posse! Pic from Beatie Edney's twitter

Willie McGregor and Kyle Soller, who was unimpressed with being mistaken for Seth Rogen!
pic from Willie McGregor's instagram

Check out our exclusive interview with Heida Reed here.

The original pictures from farfarawaysite.com can be found here, along with others from the evening.