Period drama. Cornwall's election looms and the Poldarks face difficult decisions, as the outcomes could change not only their lives, but the future of Cornwall itself. Show more
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Lestrade enlists the help of Max Carrados when a woman believes an old prophecy is foretelling her death. Starring James Fleet. Show more
Sumptuous period drama. A dissident duke tries to pressure Louis to return the royal court to Paris, while a rich African prince suffers a curiously restrained reception. Show more
Sumptuous period drama. Seductive young ladies vie to attract the king's eye at court, where behind the scenes there is bloody business being conducted and investigated. Show more
Defoe
Defoe: Merchant, Writer, Convict, Spy
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Ben Miles is Daniel Defoe in Philip Palmer's drama about the great writer's earlier years, when he was a hack, political meddler, spy, as well as inmate at Newgate gaol. Show more
Sumptuous period drama. Philippe returns from war a changed man. The still-base appetites of dissident duke Cassel must be pandered to by Madame de Montespan. Show more
Period drama. A cool welcome awaits Princess Palatine in the palace salons and her new husband's bed, but Sophie's destiny is worse. Marchal finds a suspect for the poisonings. Show more
Period drama. Preparations are made for war abroad, but battles of the sexes are waged within the palace itself, and there will be casualties. Show more
Period drama. The king's continued insomnia renders him even more volatile, so loyalty counts for little - as Marchal finds to his cost. Show more
Period drama. Debauchery is banned when Marie-Therese takes charge. Signing an urgent treaty requires a man's touch, if Philippe can be persuaded to play his part. Show more
Period drama. Louis resolves to reassess his relationships, while Madame de Montespan is determined to make a memorable impression on him. Show more
Ross and Demelza look to forget the past and rebuild their marriage, but new arrivals threaten their fragile reconciliation.
Period drama. As Louis starts to doubt his divinity, devilish behaviour tempts some courtiers. Rejected Madame de Montespan hopes a dark ritual will restore her status. Show more
Sam and Drake provoke Trenwith, and Ross's stubbornness gives George the upper hand. Meanwhile, a great naval battle leaves Dwight's fate in question. Show more
Period drama. Louis and Philippe each face a foe in the bedroom, but the traitors strike back. Even in chains, poisonous Madame Agathe threatens the king. Show more
Ross attempts to learn of Dwight's fate in Revolutionary France. In Cornwall, George and Elizabeth lock horns with Sam and Drake. Show more
George proves merciless as the new magistrate, and Clowance is christened. Ross discovers the means to both help Dwight and combat Cornwall's famine.
As the long summer holiday continues for the Cazalet family, Edward heads up to London for a secret liaison. Show more
As Louise feels she is finally getting closer to her mother, her image of her father is shattered for good. Show more
As Sid worries about the situation in Germany, Louise discovers an enemy within her own family. Show more