Watch a brand new ‘Poldark’ clip: Season 4 begins with a shocking murder

A clip from the new season of Poldark has been released by the BBC.

The hit Cornish period drama returns for a fourth season this weekend and Ross must defend Cornwall from an empowered George Warleggan, embarking on a political journey which takes him all the way to Westminster.

Watch a clip from the opening episode of Season 4:

Season 4 will air on Sunday nights in the UK this summer at 9pm on BBC One from 10 June and in the US later this year on Masterpiece on PBS.

The complete first and second seasons of Poldark are available to buy on DVD now.

The BBC recently announced that Poldark will return for a fifth season in 2019, but it may be the show’s last.