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Prime Minister Pitt is a fictional character portrayed by Edward Bennett in the TV series Poldark.
They appear in 3 episodes out of a total of 43 aired

Prime Minister Pitt

by Edward Bennett

character

Episodes3

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    Episode #4.1
    episode S4.E1 september 2018
    Times are hard for the locals as grain is being sold to the highest bidders abroad. A corn riot breaks out in Truro, and the Carne boys, innocent bystanders, are among those arrested. MP George Warleggan manipulates the trial against them, but Ross does his best to save them, impressing Sir Francis Basset, who wants him to stand in the upcoming election. Demelza is torn between her admirer, Hugh Armitage and Ross, but she and Ross look to rebuild their marriage. Caroline has good news for Dwight, while Morwenna continues to endure life with her husband.
  • 8.1
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    Episode #4.5
    episode S4.E5 october 2018
    In parliament Ross achieves some success on behalf of his constituents. He also meets Caroline, who has fled her recent tragedy and who introduces him to Monk Adderley. Back in Cornwall there is famine and sickness. However Morwenna and Drake are afforded a second chance when Whitworth's sins catch up with him although Drake, having broken off his wedding to Rosina Hoblyn, comes under suspicion.
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    Episode #4.6
    episode S4.E6 november 2018
    Warleggan is triumphant to discover that the late Nathaniel Pearce embezzled money from Pascoe's, the bank used by Ross. With Ross in London - impressing prime minister Pitt - Demelza attempts to save the bank but fails and Warleggan takes full advantage to plot further. Drake is dissuaded from leaving the area by Sam but Morwenna still rejects him whilst Caroline returns from London with Ross for the opening of Dwight's new infirmary. Here Ross makes an impassioned speech which leads to the bank being saved. He also has a surprise for Demelza whilst Elizabeth has news of her own.