Poldark star to cook up a storm in Jersey

Monday 28 August 2017

The tale of troubled Captain Ross Poldark has captured viewers across the Channel Islands, but now the 18th Century war veteran is set to capture their tastebuds too in an exclusive evening with a good cause.

Robin Ellis – star of the original BBC Poldark series and Reverend Halse in the current adaptation – is set to hit the Merton’s Belvedere restaurant on 11 and 12 October for a night of meeting, greeting and eating to help those with diabetes.

The actor’s life changed when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes shortly after moving to the south of France. Since then, he’s preached the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to regulate the condition and has published three cookbooks on the subject.

Robin is now the brains behind a popular food blog, while also running a cookery school from his home village in France.

Pictured: The actor, who currently plays Reverend Halse in Poldark and was previously the star, has authored three cookbooks.

He’ll now be taking that knowledge and sharing it with islanders in a series of demonstrations and talks in Jersey, accompanied by a three-course meal taken from his own recipes.

But there’ll be something for those keen for their Poldark fix too. Photographs and film clips will punctuate the foodie evening, as well as other footage relating to Robin’s diverse career which has taken him from Shakespeare soliloquys to featuring in Fawlty Towers.

Diabetes Jersey’s Fundraising Chairman Mary Young, who organised the event, said that the charity expected UK fans to travel to Jersey for the event, which she described as “not to be missed.”

Video: Robin as the moody Captain Poldark in the original BBC series of the 70s.

“We’re delighted that Robin is coming to Jersey and is very enthusiastic to take part in this unique and special event,” she added.

For more details, visit Diabetes Jersey’s website here or telephone Bill O’Brien on 07797 826508 for tickets.