Wednesday, 17 May 2023

There Goes A Tenner

No, not the excellent track by the superb Kate Bush LOL.

Rather this new co-production drama from the UK's BBC and Australia's Stan streaming service. Ten Pound Poms is a drama based around Brits relocating DownUnder shortly after the Second World War. Over a number of years people in the UK were encouraged to relocate to the other side of the world, for the chance to start a new, exciting and rewarding life. The cost of the six week or so passage was only £10. 

The six part series is being released weekly on BBC One but is available in its entirety in both countries to stream. It's quite an addictive although not too taxing a tale. Needless to say, the scenes shot to reflect 1950's England look dire, while those filmed around Sydney and Scheyville National Park are beautiful LOL.



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