Drama
Station:
BBC iPlayer (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-05-14
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Ten Pound Poms follows a group of Brits as they 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 house, better job prospects and a better quality of life by the sea in sun-soaked Australia. But life down under isn't exactly the idyllic dream the new arrivals have been promised. 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.
There is no Next Episode of Ten Pound Poms planned.
S1E1 - Episode 1
In dreary post-war Manchester, Annie Roberts is at her wits end when husband Terry spends all his wages down the pub. Desperate for a better life for her children, Annie responds to an emigration advert that promises Brits a prosperous new life in Australia for a tenner. Expecting whitewashed houses and sun-soaked adventures, the Roberts family arrive in Sydney to find life down under isn't quite what they've been sold.
Air Date: 14 May 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Episode 2
A haunted Terry retraces his steps from the night before. Somewhat 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.
Air Date: 14 May 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
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.
Air Date: 14 May 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Episode 4
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.
With her parents out all night, Pattie tries to confront her problems head-on and ends up in a dangerous situation.
Air Date: 14 May 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Episode 5
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.
With everyone preoccupied, Peter gets forgotten.
Air Date: 14 May 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Episode 6
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.
Air Date: 14 May 2023 00:00 (CDT)