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Ten Pound Poms Season 2 Explores Migration Struggles and Social Issues in 1950s Australia

The BBC drama delves into the harsh realities faced by British migrants while balancing personal stories and broader societal themes.

Ten Pound Poms is back on BBC One for a second series
(Photo: Lisa Tomasetti/BBC/Eleven Film)
Michelle Keegan as Kate and Faye Marsay as Annie in the new series of Ten Pound Poms
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Michelle Keegan as Kate (Photo: Lisa Tomasetti/Eleven Film/BBC)

Overview

  • Season 2 of 'Ten Pound Poms' picks up in 1957, a year after the Roberts family and other migrants arrived in Australia under the Assisted Passage Migration Scheme.
  • The series addresses issues such as forced adoption, exploitative landlords, misogyny, and racism, while exploring the personal challenges of its characters.
  • Michelle Keegan's character, Kate Thorne, remains central as she fights for her son, highlighting the emotional toll of forced separations in the 1950s.
  • Terry Roberts, played by Warren Brown, faces moral dilemmas as he navigates new employment opportunities tied to unethical practices.
  • Filmed across iconic Australian locations, including Sydney, Scheyville National Park, and the Blue Mountains, the series blends historical authenticity with dramatic storytelling.