Series synopsis
Ten Pound Poms is an Australian drama television series that premiered on BBC One on May 14, 2023. It ended on April 13, 2025. It was created by Daniel Brocklehurst. It stars Faye Marsay, Warren Brown, Hattie Hook and Finn Treacy.
In 1956, British citizens respond to an Australian migration scheme promising a better life and good employment prospects for a mere £10. For Annie and Terry Roberts, and their two children, a move to Australia offers a way for Terry to escape the scars of his service during WWII. In contrast, Kate arrives as a young nurse and claims to have migrated on her own due to her fiancé not wanting to make the move, but the real truth behind her journey is something else entirely.
Premise
In 1956, British citizens respond to an Australian migration scheme promising a better life and good employment prospects for a mere £10. For Annie and Terry Roberts, and their two children, a move to Australia offers a way for Terry to escape the scars of his service during WWII. In contrast, Kate arrives as a young nurse and claims to have migrated on her own due to her fiancé not wanting to make the move, but the real truth behind her journey is something else entirely.
Premise: Every dream has its price.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Faye Marsay as Annie Roberts
- Warren Brown as Terry Roberts
- Hattie Hook as Pattie Roberts
- Finn Treacy as Peter Roberts
- Michelle Keegan as Kate Thorne
- Stephen Curry as JJ Walker
- Rob Collins as Ron Mahoney
- Emma Hamilton as Sheila Anderson
Supporting cast
- Leon Ford as Bill Anderson
- Cheree Cassidy as Marlene Chase
- Tina Bursill as Mrs Walker
- Declan Coyle as Stevie Cartwright
- Alastair Bradman as Michael Thorne
- Maya Stange as Maggie Skinner
- Berynn Schwerdt as Arty Farthington
- Taylor Ferguson as Christine Bailey
- Clare Hughes as Birdie Skinner
Guest cast
- Nic English as Robbie Carter
- Rose Chachko as Kylie
- Miah Curran as Elizabeth Anderson
- Neve Curran as Margaret Anderson
- Travis McMahon as Ivan Cartwright
- Hugo Johnstone-Burt as Henry Broad
- Sam Delich as Ray Skinner
- Sarah Furnari as Maria
- Marcus Graham as Benny Bates
- Libby Fleming as Veronica Miller
- Tahlia Rona as Baby Mary
- Henry McWilliam as Kevin Bailey
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 14, 2023 | May 14, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 9, 2025 | April 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
May 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
May 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
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. |
May 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Kate comes to terms with the consequences of her decision. Meanwhile, the Roberts family adjust to life with a newborn and look for fresh opportunities to fulfil their dreams down under. |
March 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Kate is forced to confront her situation, and Annie’s identity crisis fuels a risqué idea. Meanwhile, Terry feels uneasy about a work request, and the Skinners get some devastating news |
March 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Annie’s attendance at the women’s group lands her in trouble, and Terry grows closer to Christine. |
March 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 14, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |