Ten Pound Poms

Ten Pound Poms is a British historical drama television series created by Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One and Stan. The series stars Michelle Keegan, Faye Marsay and Warren Brown as Ten Pound Poms, British citizens who migrated to Australia after the Second World War. The series premiered on 14 May 2023 on BBC One and has six episodes. The first episode attracted an overnight audience of 4.6 million viewers. Premise The story follows a group of Britons, often then colloquially known as Poms in Australia and New Zealand, departing post-war Britain in 1956 for Australia, having been promised a better house, better job prospects and a better quality of life for just £10. The group soon learn life in Australia is not as promised. Struggling with their new identity as immigrants, the series follows their triumphs and pitfalls as they adapt to a new life in a new country far from Britain and familiarity. Cast Main Michelle Keegan as Kate Thorne Warren Brown as Terry Roberts Faye Marsay as Annie Roberts Rob Collins as Ron Mohoney David Field as Dean Spender Stephen Curry as JJ Walker Leon Ford as Bill Anderson Emma Hamilton as Sheila Anderson Hugo Johnstone-Burt as Henry Broad Nic English as Robbie Carter Nikki Shiels as Fran Robinson