The BBC has confirmed that Ten Pound Poms season 2 is in the works with Michelle Keegan, Faye Marsay and Warren Brown all set to reprise their roles
The first season of Danny Brocklehurst's drama followed the fortunes of a group of Brits who traveled to Australia in search of new lives as part of an assisted migration scheme during the 1950s.
“The positive viewer response to Ten Pound Poms was a true delight," says Danny Brocklehurst. "We tapped into a little-known part of our recent history and told stories which reflected the realities of the real Poms that made the trip. I couldn't be more thrilled to be teaming again with the BBC, Stan and Eleven to continue our characters' adventure down under.”
Here's everything we know about the second season of Ten Pound Poms...
* The following feature contains spoilers for Ten Pound Poms season 1*
Ten Pound Poms season 2 release date
There's no news on when the second season of Ten Pound Poms will hit our screens, but filming will begin in February 2024 and stretch through the Australian winter, as it did during production of the first series. As such, a transmission date of Spring 2025 seems likely.
Ten Pound Poms season 2 plot
The first season of Ten Pound Poms ended in a whirlwind, with Annie Roberts leading a revolt against camp manager JJ Walker and his villainous mother, while her daughter Pattie finally gave birth.
Elsewhere Sheila Anderson, who felt trapped and isolated by her frankly horrible husband Bill, tried to take her own life, only to be rescued by JJ, and nurse Kate Thorne shared an emotional reunion with her lost son Michael.
After spending so long searching for him, it seems she then said her goodbyes and decided to move on with her life by moving to Cairns with her husband — although others have wondered whether she might have kidnapped her boy when she was seen driving off with him in a car at the end of the final episode.
Here's an official synopsis for Ten Pound Poms season 2...
"After a challenging first year in Australia, the new series will follow nurse Kate Thorne (Michelle Keegan) and the Roberts family (led by Faye Marsay and Warren Brown) into 1957 on their adventure down under, as they are determined to make this new country 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?
"Series two will also introduce some exciting new characters, including the Skinner family, fresh off the boat from Ireland and the unscrupulous land-lord Benny Bates. But will these new characters bring some sunshine into our returning characters’ lives… or just more drama?"
Ten Pound Poms season 2 cast
British stars Michelle Keegan (Fool Me Once, Brassic), Faye Marsay (Game of Thrones, Black Mirror) and Warren Brown (The Responder, Luther) are all set to reprise their lead roles.
Also returning for series two are Australian actors Rob Collins (Mystery Road; Firebite) as Ron, Leon Ford (Elvis; The Light Between Oceans) as Bill, Declan Coyle (Long Black; Life Of Jess) as Stevie, Stephen Curry (Hounds Of Love; The Castle) as JJ, Hattie Hook (Savage River; Of An Age) as Pattie, Finn Treacy (The Portable Door; Young Rock) as Peter, Emma Hamilton (The Tudors; Mr Selfridge) as Sheila and Cheree Cassidy (Underbelly, The Time of Our Lives) as Marlene.
Unfortunately Arty won't be back (sob!) but as soon as we hear any casting news we'll be sure to let you know.
Ten Pound Poms trailer
There's no trailer for this one yet, but we'll be sure to post it here as soon as it lands.
