BBC releases new trailer and announces launch date for Ten Pound Poms, starring Michelle Keegan
Ten Pound Poms follows a group of Brits leaving post-war Britain to embark on a life-changing adventure on the other side of the world. Today's trailer sees the characters as they head into 1957, with nurse Kate Thorne (Michelle Keegan) trying to forge a future for herself after series one followed her journey to Australia in search of her son, Michael. For the Roberts family (led by Faye Marsay and Warren Brown), Terry is determined to find stability and put down roots, whilst Annie rediscovers herself and uncovers exciting opportunities Down Under. With each determined to make Australia everything they hoped it would be for a fresh start, will Kate, Terry and Annie finally get a slice of the Australian dream they were promised?
Today's trailer also sees Robbie (Nic English) share a tender moment with Kate as they rekindle their friendship, whilst a new character - the unscrupulous landlord Benny Bates (Marcus Graham) - is introduced and has some words of wisdom for Terry. Will he bring sunshine into our returning characters' lives... or just more drama?
Ten Pound Poms is produced by Eleven for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in a co-production with Stan. Danny Brocklehurst is the creator and writer and also executive produces. Joining Danny Brocklehurst on the writing team is Ryan Griffen (Cleverman) alongside Smita Bhide (The Indian Detective). Ana Kokkinos (Fires, The Hunting) and Tom McKay (Jerk, Bloods) are directors on the series, whilst the series producer is Karl Zwicky. Joel Wilson, Olivia Trench, Sophie Williams and Jamie Campbell executive produce for Eleven. Executive producer for the BBC is Gaynor Holmes, and Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie are executive producers for Stan.
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) will distribute the series worldwide. Filming wrapped on location in Australia last year, with Curio Pictures providing production services. Ten Pound Poms is financed with support from the NSW Government through Screen NSW's Made in NSW Fund. Post, digital and visual effects also supported by Screen NSW. Ten Pound Poms series one is available to stream now in full on BBC iPlayer.
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