Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this exclusive in-depth interview, Aidan Turner discusses his journey from The Hobbit to Poldark, the challenges of playing Ross Poldark, and how fame, love, and Cornwall’s rugged beauty shaped his experience on and off screen.

Discover how Turner prepared for the role, worked with Robin Ellis, and brought Winston Graham’s classic character to life in a modern BBC masterpiece.

🎬 Topics covered:
• The making of Poldark and life in Cornwall
• Ross’s moral complexity and emotional depth
• Aidan’s thoughts on fame and the Poldark Effect
• Behind-the-scenes stories from filming
• How The Hobbit prepared him for leading roles

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