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Ten Pound Poms

"Every dream has its price."

2023-05-14 Drama 6.1

A group of Brits leave dreary post-war Britain in 1956 to embark on a life-altering adventure on the other side of the world. For only a tenner, they have been promised a better quality of life by the sea in sun-soaked Australia, but life down under isn’t exactly idyllic. Struggling with their new identity as immigrants, we follow their triumphs and pitfalls as they adapt to a new life in a new country, far from Britain and familiarity.

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A group of Brits leave dreary post-war Britain in 1956 to embark on a life-altering adventure on the other side of the world. For only a tenner, they have been promised a better quality of life by the sea in sun-soaked Australia, but life down under isn’t exactly idyllic. Struggling with their new identity as immigrants, we follow their triumphs and pitfalls as they adapt to a new life in a new country, far from Britain and familiarity.

  • First Aired
    2023-05-14
  • Last Aired
    2023-05-14
  • Creator
    Daniel Brocklehurst
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    6
  • Status
    Returning Series
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    BBC One, Stan
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  • Season 1
Episode 1

1. Episode 1

The Roberts family leave dreary postwar Manchester for a new life down under. But they find that it is...More
The Roberts family leave dreary postwar Manchester for a new life down under. But they find that it isn't quite what they've been sold.Less
60mins 2023-05-14
Episode 2

2. Episode 2

A haunted Terry retraces his steps from the night before. Reassured that all is okay, he returns to hi...More
A haunted Terry retraces his steps from the night before. Reassured that all is okay, he returns to his boisterous family. Meanwhile, Kate gets a lead on Michael’s whereabouts, and her next-door neighbour Bill goes to extreme lengths to get himself a bit of extra cash.Less
59mins 2023-05-14
Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Annie is furious when Terry stays out all night. To give him a taste of his own medicine, Annie leaves...More
Annie is furious when Terry stays out all night. To give him a taste of his own medicine, Annie leaves Terry home alone with the kids and bonds with Kate on a cross-country road trip. With their mum miles away, and their dad preoccupied by his demons, Peter and Pattie run wild.Less
59mins 2023-05-14
Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Annie invites Terry to Marlene’s party in the hope that they can let their hair down. But seeing a car...More
Annie invites Terry to Marlene’s party in the hope that they can let their hair down. But seeing a carefree and integrated Annie only makes Terry feel like more of an outsider, and his PTSD spirals.Less
59mins 2023-05-14
Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Terry is forced to confide in Arty and Ron over a business venture. Annie ignores their problems by ac...More
Terry is forced to confide in Arty and Ron over a business venture. Annie ignores their problems by accepting an invitation from Nick. Back at the hostel, Stevie convinces Pattie to spend the day with him, and Kate leaves her hut behind in pursuit of a suburban address.Less
59mins 2023-05-14
Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Annie is compelled to make a stand for migrants and stages a peaceful protest, but things get quickly ...More
Annie is compelled to make a stand for migrants and stages a peaceful protest, but things get quickly out of hand, and Pattie is badly hurt. Kate returns amidst the carnage to find a surprise visitor waiting, and Sheila’s desperation spirals.Less
60mins 2023-05-14

Cast

Faye Marsay

Faye Marsay
Annie
Warren Brown

Warren Brown
Terry Roberts
Rob Collins

Rob Collins
Ron
Michelle Keegan

Michelle Keegan
Kate
Leon Ford

Leon Ford
Bill
Declan Cole

Declan Cole
Stevie

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