‘Poldark’ recap: What happened in Season 5 Episode 7?

The final season of Poldark continued on BBC One in the UK tonight.

Based on the series of historical novels by Winston Graham, the hit Cornish period drama series comes to an end this summer.

Here’s a plot recap for Season 5’s penultimate episode, which aired at 8pm on Sunday 25th August 2019:

Demelza discovers the French are smuggling arms into Cornwall, but Ross is determined to take vengeance on Merceron and Hanson for framing Ned and returns to London to confront them.

The Enyses follow, and Caroline must put her insecurities aside to support Kitty in her battle against Merceron, drawing perilous attention to herself in turn.

Sam continues to meet with Tess against all caution as Cecily and Geoffrey Charles plan their escape with Ross’s help, but the danger that stalks the Poldarks follows swiftly.

The first four seasons of Poldark are available on DVD on Amazon.