For Poldark ’ s legion of breathless female fans , the tension has been almost too much to bear . Ever since heartthrob Aidan Turner , 31 , burst onto our screens as the Cornish hero , women up and down the country have been working themselves into a frenzy over his brooding looks . Debate has raged over just what makes him the perfect hunk , while last week ’ s glimpse of his toned torso in the sea had his admirers swooning – even though the scene lasted a mere 20 seconds . Scroll down for video . Sensual abandon : Ross Poldark 's lips caress Demelza 's neck as the steamy scene hots a crescendo . Passion boils over : The pair share their first kiss after an argument in episode three of the period drama . Bodice-tipper : Demelza returns to Poldark 's bedroom where she asks him to help her to remove her dress . But if you thought the excitement was nearly over , think again . As these bodice-ripping photos reveal , the simmering attraction between Ross Poldark and Demelza is about to erupt into passion . In the steamy scene , to air tomorrow night in episode three of the period drama , viewers will see the pair finally share their first kiss . But it begins with an argument after the fiery Poldark accuses his housemaid of snooping . His harsh words reduce her to tears and moments later he regrets them . Seeking her forgiveness he leans towards her and their lips touch . The pair then break away – only for Demelza to return to Poldark ’ s bedroom where she asks for his help to unfasten her dress . Unable to resist , he obliges . And alluding to the gossip that has surrounded their relationship , he tells her : ‘ You know what people say of us ? If we behave like this it would be true. ’ Demelza declares : ‘ Then let it be true ’ before the tousled Adonis kisses her neck with abandon . Morning after : The Cornish hero gives views a glimpse of his toned torso in this shot of him lying in bed . Pillow talk : Demelza reclines on her master 's bed . It is the first of many liaisons still to come between Poldark and the girl he rescued from life as a street urchin . It is the first of many liaisons still to come between Poldark and the girl he rescued from life as a street urchin . The trailer for episode four hints at an even steamier bedroom scene . The growing attraction between Poldark and Demelza , played by 22-year-old Eleanor Tomlinson , has helped the BBC remake of the classic series attract almost 7million viewers per episode . Last week , viewers saw redhead Demelza watching captivated from a clifftop as Poldark swam naked in the sea below . Many compared it to the scene from the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice , when Colin Firth emerges from a lake in a soaking shirt . One fan joked on Twitter : ‘ If Poldark gets any hotter we ’ ll have to call the fire brigade. ’ Another told MailOnline : ‘ There isn ’ t a single woman I know who doesn ’ t think he ’ s absolutely gorgeous. ’ The original 1970s series attracted audiences of up to 15million .
Viewers will see Ross Poldark and Demelza finally share their first kiss . The steamy scene , in episode three of the drama , begins with an argument . But seeking her forgiveness he then leans towards her and their lips touch . The trailer for episode four hints at an even steamier bedroom scene .