Filming for the second instalment of Poldark is well and truly underway.

And on Monday, it’s leading star Aidan Turner was out on the Cornish coast to shoot scenes for the popular BBC period drama series, before taking a break to puff on an E-cigarette.

The 32-year-old, who is reprising his role as brooding Captain Ross Poldark, was fully kitted-out in 18th century costume as he joined co-star Luke Norris on the outdoor set.

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Smoke break: Aidan Turner was out on the Cornish coast on Monday, to shoot scenes for the popular BBC period drama series - before taking a break to puff on an E-cigarette

Hard at work: Aidan Turner was out on the Cornish coast to shoot scenes for the second series of Poldark on Monday afternoon

Dressed in a dark velvet-trim coat over a waistcoat and beige trousers, the Irish hunk appeared to be in great and relaxed spirits during the day’s filming schedule.

His attire was completed by a pair of leather boots, a black hat and a white shirt, keeping his rippling abs under wrap - much to the disappointment of eager onlookers.

Meanwhile, fellow actress Heida Reed - who plays Ross' first love Elizabeth Chynoweth - joined co-star Jack Farthing to film new scenes in Penzance, Cornwall.

High spirits: The 32-year-old, who is reprising his role as brooding Captain Ross Poldark, was seen enjoying a few laughs with fellow cast and crew members

Beaming: The Irish hunk certainly appeared to be in great spirits during the day's filming

Cracking up: He was seen laughing and joking outside on set beside the Cornish coast

The 27-year-old beauty was dressed in full 18th century costume - a blue vintage dress, consisting of a billowing skirt and a coordinating bodice.

A velvet-like jacket and an elaborate wide-brimmed hat added an extra layer of warmth to the proceedings as well as a chic pair of leather gloves.

Elsewhere, Jack looked the epitome of an gent in a burgundy great coat, black trousers and a grey waistcoat and white shirt.

In character: The lead star was dressed in a dark velvet-trim coat over a waistcoat and beige trousers

All wrapped up: His attire was completed by a pair of leather boots, a black hat and a white shirt, keeping his rippling abs under wrap

Not solo: He was joined by co-star Luke Norris, who plays Dr Dwight Enys

Atmospheric: The stars were also accompanied by extras clad in 18th century attire

Dressed in character, the British actor - who plays Ross' archenemy and sly banker George Warleggan - was styled further with a black top hat and leather riding boots.

Shooting kicked off earlier this month with Aidan reprising his titular role as Captain Ross, while Eleanor Tomlinson returned to the scene as his servant-girl wife Demelza.

The popular series is the second of two BBC adaptations of Graham's novels, with the first aired between 1975 and 1977, which starred Robin Ellis as Poldark.

And while exact details concerning the latest plot are being kept under wraps, fans are in for a treat.

And action: At one point it looked as if Dr Enys was seen attending to a wound on Poldark's face

Fits of giggles: Aidan was unable to hide his delight as he joked around with fellow crew members

Playing the role: A fake wound on the actor's head was clearly visable

Keeping warm: During breaks, the star was seen enjoying a hot beverage

And relax: He sat beside the sea while drinking his hot beverage between filming scenes

On the next scene: The popular actor was later seen boarding an old ship

Setting the scene: Extras were seen dressed in various roles as they continued with filming

'Ross Poldark must once again fight for his freedom when George Warleggan tries desperately to steal his mine and have him hanged as a revolutionary,' a BBC spokesperson said.

'Crippled by debts, Ross and Francis try to heal old wounds by joining forces in a new mine free of the Warleggans.

‘But Ross and Elizabeth's feelings for each other cannot be repressed, and Ross risks everything in a desperate smuggling venture.'

The official start date for the second series of Poldark is yet to be confirmed but it will run for an extra two episodes.

New additions: It was recently confirmed that Endless Love actress Gabriella Wilde and W1A’s Hugh Skinner would be joining the cast

Huge hit: The popular series is the second of two BBC adaptations of Graham's novels, with the first aired between 1975 and 1977, which starred Robin Ellis as Poldark

No air date as yet: The second series' official start date is yet to be confirmed but will run for an extra two episodes

Back to work: Heida Reed and Jack Farthing were also seen filming the second series of Poldark in Penzance, Cornwall on Monday

In character: The 27-year-old actress was dressed in full 18th century costume - a blue vintage dress, consisting of a billowing skirt and a coordinating bodice

Dapper display: Meanwhile, Jack looked the epitome of an 18th century gent in a burgundy great coat, black trousers and a grey waistcoat and white shirt

On-screen stars: Heida plays the delicate and beautiful Elizabeth Chynoweth, while Jack stars as Ross' archenemy and sly banker George Warleggan