The BBC’s hit drama Ten Pound Poms, created by Danny Brocklehurst (Fool Me Once), is back for a second season, premiering on Sunday, March 9, 2025. All episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6 am, with the first episode airing on BBC One at 8 pm that same day.
Here’s the Lowdown: The series continues the story of British migrants in Australia in 1957. Nurse Kate Thorne (Michelle Keegan) is building a new life after searching for her son, Michael, in the first series. The Roberts family, with Terry (Warren Brown) and Annie (Faye Marsay), are trying to settle down, with Annie finding new purpose. The trailer shows a renewed friendship between Kate and Robbie (Nic English), as well as new, unsavoury landlord, Benny Bates (Marcus Graham.)
What This Means Now: Fans of the show can anticipate the return of favourite characters and the introduction of new ones. The series will continue to show the challenges and opportunities faced by British immigrants in 1950s Australia. The show is a co-production with Australian streaming service Stan.
The Bigger Picture: Ten Pound Poms is a major production for the BBC, produced by Eleven (known for Sex Education). The writing team includes Danny Brocklehurst, Ryan Griffen, and Smita Bhide, with Ana Kokkinos and Tom McKay directing. The return highlights the show’s success and the continuing interest in stories about migration and the search for a better life. Sony Pictures Television will handle worldwide distribution.
