Articles about Poldark
Character study
While series have a shelf life, some characters become immortal. DQ speaks to a group of writers about how they create the people we watch on screen.
Pol position
As Poldark returns for its fifth and final season, series creator and writer Debbie Horsfield tells DQ how the period drama departs from its source material and outlines her approach to bringing the saga to a close.
Directing the Doctor
Director Ed Bazalgette discusses his work behind the camera, with credits including hit BBC drama Poldark and his next project, the forthcoming Doctor Who Christmas 2016 special, The Return of Doctor Mysterio.
No losers as BBC’s rebel battles ITV’s royal
In the UK, ITV and the BBC can be well satisfied with the performance of their respective autumn dramas, Victoria and Poldark. Elsewhere, there are promising signs for Sky Atlantic, Canal+ and HBO copro The Young Pope and FX hip-hop comedy Atlanta.
Passion pitfalls: The risky business of passion projects
Writers and producers often spend years crafting their passion projects before they come to air – but the risk is always whether the audience cares as much as they do, writes Michael Pickard.
Brits dominate Rose D’Or scripted
The nominations for this year’s Rose D’Or scripted categories are all UK shows. Andy Fry looks at some of the runners and riders.
UK drama showcases regional beauty
UK drama producers are exploring every corner of their country in search of great locations – just as well given that the cost of going abroad has rocketed in the wake of the Brexit referendum.
Wayward Pines, Clarke fantasy debut
BBC1 airs seven-part drama based on the period fantasy novel by Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Fox debuts Wayward Pines and DR1 drama 1864 hits UK screens.
Keeping its throne
What keeps the world’s most pirated show – Game of Thrones – strong in the ratings, while Mark Burnett’s AD: The Bible Continues slides further? And will The Returned come back for a second season on A&E with ratings down to 0.82 million by episode eight?