POLDARK has been a runaway success – but all good things must come to an end.

Since it started two years ago, AIDAN TURNER has helped to regularly attract six millions viewers to the BBC show.

5 Hit BBC series Poldark will not go past the fifth season Credit: BBC

5 Lead actor Aidan Turner will be making a return to theatre Credit: Handout

So fans will be sad to learn Aidan thinks the fifth series may be the last.

The actor, who plays Ross Poldark, said: “We run out of things to do after series five, I think that would be our last.

“Four was green-lit, five hasn’t been yet. It wouldn’t be fair of me to green-light it, but it’s looking like it may happen.”

For life after Poldark, Aidan told online fashion mag WWD he plans to focus on theatre.

He said: “Next year, I’m going to be doing a play on the West End. I miss the stage. It’s my background. I’ve been away from it a long time.”

Poldark’s series three finale is this Sunday, with viewers anticipating a dramatic end to the love triangle involving Ross, Demelza and Hugh.

5 Turner is optioned for five seasons of the 18th Century drama set in Cornwall Credit: BBC

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A source close to the show said: “ELEANOR TOMLINSON and Aidan have been optioned for five series so that would be the natural end.

“It would be very expensive for the BBC to get them on board after that. They have both become huge.”

I’m sure writers will script a few more shirtless scenes for hunky Aidan before he’s done.

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Benidorm stage switch

AFTER ten years, popular ITV sitcom Benidorm is going to brighten up our lives even more – by coming to the stage.

The show’s creator, writer Derren Litten, has started work on a script for a theatre version of the holiday resort show.

5 Benidorm cast: (Back row L-R) Joey [Nathan Bryon], Sam [Shelley Longworth], Tiger [Danny Walters], Troy [Paul Bazely], Jacqueline [Janine Duvitski], Liam [Adam Gillen], Kenneth [Tony Maudsley], Neville [Simon Greenall], Loretta [Kate Fitzgerald] and Eddie [Bobby Knutt]. (Front row L-R) Geoff [Johnny Vegas], Noreen [Elsie Kelly], Pauline [Selina Griffiths], Joyce [Sherrie Hewson], Mateo [Jake Canuso], Sheron [Julie Graham], Billy [Steve Edge] and Rob [Josh Bolt] Credit: ITV

A stage source said: “It’s going to be more outrageous and funny than the TV show.

“Casting has already begun and a few of the telly stars have already shown an interest.

“With the show’s popularity at a peak, it’s definitely the right time to do it.”

It’s uncertain yet whether regulars SHERRIE HEWSON, who plays Solana hotel manager Joyce Temple-Savage, and JAKE CANUSO, who plays barman Mateo Castellanos, will sign up for the project, but lucrative offers are on the table.

A Benidorm spokesperson confirmed: “Derren Litten is in the early stages of writing a stage version of his hit ITV series.

“Details will be confirmed at a later date.”

With Derren also having previous success as a co-writer on The Catherine Tate Show, this is set to be a hit.

Spencer in new venture

SPENCER MATTHEWS may have been Made In Chelsea but he’s off to Mykonos for new E4 series Five Star Hotel.

He will join the likes of JOEY ESSEX and CHARLOTTE CROSBY to attempt to run a boutique hotel on the Greek isle.

5 Spencer Matthews is off to Mykonos for new E4 series Five Star Hotel Credit: PA:Press Association

Spencer has experience in the luxury hospitality industry as his parents own Eden Rock Hotel on the Caribbean island of St Barts.

But guests will be keeping the celebs in check as they rate them on the calibre of their work, putting the pressure on to keep standards high.

Producers are currently looking for hotel guests to take part.

I don’t think they’ll need to worry about finding applicants.