'Morwenna's Broken...'

Poldark’s Ellise Chappell tells all about the latest harrowing twist for the tormented vicar’s wife…

- Hannah Davies

There’s no doubt poor Morwenna Whitworth is the girl all Poldark fans are rooting for.

Pining for true love Drake Carne, but married to obnoxious clergyman Ossie, Morwenna has been pushed to the point of threatening to harm beloved son John Conan if the vile vicar imposes himself on her again.

‘Morwenna is still on edge and she’s deeply unhappy, but there’s an interesting power play between her and husband Ossie this series,’ reveals Ellise Chappell, who plays the former governess, as she chats to TV Times.

‘She has this threat against her son, which acts like a shield between her and Ossie, allowing her to be a little bit bolder. Even though it’s an awful thing to do, it provides Morwenna with a small sense of security and control over her own situation.’

So far Morwenna’s refusal to let down her defences has forced Ossie back into the arms – and bed – of her scheming sister Rowella. She’s also had to contend with Ossie’s terrifying mother Lady Whitworth (Rebecca Front).

And things get even worse for Morwenna this week as Ossie plots to have her committed to a mental asylum for refusing him his ‘conjugal rights’. Will he succeed in his plan?