After stripping off for a spot of topless scything, Aidan Turner became the heartthrob of Poldark. But the BBC1 drama’s star will be given a run for his money when series four starts next month, with a new hunk set to come between Ross Poldark and his wife Demelza. Max Bennett, 33, will play villainous MP Monk Adderley who takes a particular interest in Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson. Villainous MP Monk Adderley who takes a particular interest in Poldark's wife DemelzaHe said of his character: ‘His interest is particularly piqued by Demelza and that is where the collision course occurs. She said: ‘Monk Adderley is famed for his duelling and his scandalous affairs.

Source: Daily Mail May 24, 2018 23:14 UTC