MV Prime Minister Pitt calls an election and uncertainty grips the country.

MC The Poldarks are determined to get their relationship on track.

MV Ross must rise to the challenge of parliament, but the distance from Cornwall brings trials of its own as George, refusing to accept defeat, begins stacking the odds in his favour.

MC Lord Falmouth urges Ross to return to Westminster as George's alliance with Adderley gives him the opportunity to purchase a borough of his own.

MC With grain prices rising across the country, working men struggle to support their families.

M Nathaniel Pearce's death reveals how he embezzled Pascoe's clients funds.

16V The Poldarks, Enyses and Warleggans enjoy London's distractions. George dotes on Elizabeth, delighting at the prospect of an heir and announcing plans to host a charity ball.

MC Elizabeth hopes to persuade George that Valentine is his child once and for all.