tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post3100546434189972372..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Robin Ellis Talks with the Café about "Poldark" and His New Cookbook for DiabeticsRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-18273105250881671782013-07-22T04:04:50.689-04:002013-07-22T04:04:50.689-04:00Yes Poldarks timeless saw it agen on dvd recently ...Yes Poldarks timeless saw it agen on dvd recently to remember the lovely Anghared..she was so lovely..what a loss. Robin was excellent too of course..I met him once in Ipswich in the 70s when he was doing some readings in a church I think. Dont know if he remembers? would love to live in France too!david on Isle of wightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-36616903971660185602012-04-30T23:15:08.166-04:002012-04-30T23:15:08.166-04:00Thanks for the link, Meredith! We're looking f...Thanks for the link, Meredith! We're looking forward to reading it.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-18206294893659379062012-04-29T11:26:04.382-04:002012-04-29T11:26:04.382-04:00Poldark fans: Robin Ellis' memoir has just bee...Poldark fans: Robin Ellis' memoir has just been released in an expanded form to coincide with the release of the Poldark DVDs in America. The new edition includes an account of why the third series fell apart and about his life experience with Type 2 diabetes: https://www.createspace.com/3853098MeredithWheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02502259702835811461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-60236726451131484382012-02-02T10:16:32.490-05:002012-02-02T10:16:32.490-05:00I enjoyed this a lot.I had the honour to meet Robi...I enjoyed this a lot.I had the honour to meet Robin Ellis in Ipswich when he came to sign books in the ancient house.I watch Poldark over & over again.I love anything connected with the 1700s,especially Poldark.<br /> Morgan MurchisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-20654281073672357502011-10-12T19:44:27.630-04:002011-10-12T19:44:27.630-04:00Fabulous review! The "Poldark" series is...Fabulous review! The "Poldark" series is my all-time favorite British minseries. It edges out the Colin Firth P&P. Robin Ellis and Angharad Rees were a great couple to anchor the drama. Ralph Bates was great as villainous George, though I believe he loved Elizabeth in his own way. I haven't seen much of Robin Ellis' other work. I'm on the lookout for it now as well as the new cookbook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-21937794267349324812011-10-12T17:46:39.337-04:002011-10-12T17:46:39.337-04:00Really enjoyed reading this interview with Robin E...Really enjoyed reading this interview with Robin Ellis. I have always loved Poldark. He was great in it and so was everyone else. The series inspired me to read Winston Graham's novels too. I agree with Toto that the setting in Cornwall was beautiful. Like Robin Ellis I am a diabetic too. That makes me really interested in his cookbook. It is an everyday battle to keep thin, exercise, and eat right to manage it. So this review has sold me on buying his book. I will enjoy trying the new recipes and so will my family.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037507780056714337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-84414471496125137122011-10-12T17:20:02.147-04:002011-10-12T17:20:02.147-04:00After reading these comments, I was about to leave...After reading these comments, I was about to leave a comment lamenting the fact that I've never seen SHE LOVES ME and it doesn't appear to be avaiable on DVD in the U.S. But then, I saw where it's available for viewing on YouTube--not good quality and broken into parts--but at least I can watch it!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-90299917526454217122011-10-12T16:05:57.327-04:002011-10-12T16:05:57.327-04:00An absolute joy to read this interview.
We used t...An absolute joy to read this interview.<br /><br />We used to have [i]She Loves Me[/i] taped off of television, but the VHS broke ages ago. I think we wore it out! It's still a favourite around these parts when we think of Robin Ellis.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-90068637942096228232011-10-12T02:33:40.150-04:002011-10-12T02:33:40.150-04:00Though I haven't seen the "Poldark" ...Though I haven't seen the "Poldark" series, I have seen "The Europeans" and "Elizabeth R" and was fascinated by this interview. Will have to get my hands on "Poldark" now. Also very interested in Ellis's cookbook for diabetics. Diabetes seems to be rampant in the U.S. these days and I would imagine even those who don't suffer the disease would benefit from perusing this book, an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure...<br /><br />Great work, Rick!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-52688886611970057682011-10-11T13:05:19.297-04:002011-10-11T13:05:19.297-04:00What a nice interview. How exciting that Robin'...What a nice interview. How exciting that Robin's cook book has been ranked number one on Amazon! What an honor that must be. Keep up the good work Robin and Meredith, and thank you for sharing this interview! Best wishes! Lily (Poldark Appreciation Society)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-12049170198536284912011-10-11T12:35:13.726-04:002011-10-11T12:35:13.726-04:00A lovely interview. I remember the 'Poldark...A lovely interview. I remember the 'Poldark' series, particularly its beautiful Cornwall scenery and its recreation of the 18th century. How fascinating that Robin Ellis has been able to branch out into so many of his interests.Grand Old Movieshttp://grandoldmovies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-41983486155016561622011-10-11T09:28:40.516-04:002011-10-11T09:28:40.516-04:00I'm thrilled to read this wonderful interview ...I'm thrilled to read this wonderful interview with, Robin. One of my favorite performances of Robin's is when he performed as Edward Ferrars, in the TV series, Sense and Sensibility.<br /><br />I'm going to check out Robin's blog. Although, I'm not a diabetic, I try and eat well. It is a good way to keep the weight off.<br /><br />Thank you Rick, for bringing us this very special interview.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-41751891206955759892011-10-10T23:15:37.120-04:002011-10-10T23:15:37.120-04:00What a nice guy to grant the Cafe an interview. H...What a nice guy to grant the Cafe an interview. His cookbook sounds like a useful aide to diabetic cooking (strange phrasing) and could be helpful to anyone wanting to eat healthier. <br /><br />Must be difficult living in France with all those rich foods, though! I wonder if he lives near David Sedaris and Hugh?<br /><br />Nice coup, Rick.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-60493178706842152102011-10-10T23:01:59.420-04:002011-10-10T23:01:59.420-04:00What a treat to have an interview with Robin right...What a treat to have an interview with Robin right here at the Cafe. He sounds like a lovely man, personable and charming. Poldark was such a remarkable series -- I would like to see it again! Good actors are hard to come by, and I certainly hope that some decent roles come his way.<br /><br />I'm not diabetic, but isn't that a good way to eat for anybody? I always thought so, but truthfully I don't know for sure. I'm going to get the cookbook, and I will definitely be visiting Robin's blog. Wonderful interview, Rick. This is really something special!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-72330104328820967992011-10-10T21:18:02.063-04:002011-10-10T21:18:02.063-04:00I have truly been looking forward to this splendid...I have truly been looking forward to this splendid interview, Rick! My husband and I would have dessert and enjoy Masterpiece Theater on Sunday nights. He had seen "Poldark" when it was first broadcast and we had the pleasure of viewing it together on a rebroadcast. From the opening episode where Ross, believed to be dead in the Revolutionary War, returns to find his lovely estate Nampara looking like a pigsty because of the slovenly servants Jud and Prudie, with Ross's beloved Elizabeth engaged to his cousin Francis, and his family fortunes in dire straits, I was hooked! Cornwall is a remarkable setting and I loved the theme playing as the waters crashed against the rocks. The stories indeed felt timeless, as Robin stated, and the actors were impeccable. I adored the rivalry between Ross and the newly rich, yet very arrogant, George Warleggan. And I was enchanted with precious Demelza, and loved the gleam in Ross's eye when he realized his attraction to, and ultimately, love for her. Bravo for your remarkable performance, Robin!<br /><br />I am looking forward to checking out your cookbook, too, especially for the soup recipes. It was very kind of you to visit at the Cafe.<br /><br />Rick, thanks for your excellent post!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.com