Ten Pound Poms fans gush ‘can’t wait!’ as BBC kicks off filming on series two of Michelle Keegan drama
A NEW photo from the set of Ten Pounds Poms shows Michelle Keegan looking glam as she gets back into character, and confirms filming for season 2 is underway.
Michelle, 36, is back in the land down under as she reprises the role of Kate - and fans “can’t wait.”
Fool Me Once star Michelle, who attended the BAFTAs in a glam Chanel-style dress last night, is reprising her role in the hit BBC drama Ten Pound Poms.
Ten Pound Poms, which follows a group of Brits who leave the country in the promise of a better life in Australia.
Kate (Michelle), Terry (Warren Brown) and Annie (Faye Marsay) jumped at the chance of a new life down under, which cost them just ten pounds.
The first season of the drama, which is produced by Eleven and co-produced by Stan and the BBC, was extremely well received and fans can’t wait for a second season.
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This weekend Warren teased fans with a little sneak peek as he shared a first look at the new season.
The actor posted pictures of himself and Fay holding the clapperboard for series 2 on Instagram. He also shared a picture of himself, Fay and Michelle, looking glam in their costumes.
“Cameras are rolling and we are off! Ten Pound Poms Season 2!” he wrote alongside the photos.
Fans were thrilled to receive an update on the series, and expressed their excitement in the comments.
“No way, that’s fab news! Can’t wait!” one fan exclaimed.
“Can’t wait for this,” agreed a second.
“Season 2???!!! Boom!” commented another.
A fourth fan said: “Oh wow, I literally thought it was just a one season programme. I’m so happy and cannot wait to see you all!”
“This is the best news! Can’t wait,” another fan added excitedly.
A sixth fan commented on the trio's glam appearances in the photo, writing: "Yes, looking good! Can't wait for series two!"
What will series 2 be about?
The new series will pick up after the dramatic cliffhanger finale of series 1.
“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?” the show’s officially synopsis teases.
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?
Also returning for series two alongside Michelle, Warren and Faye are Australian actors Rob Collins as Ron, Leon Ford as Bill, Declan Coyle as Stevie, Stephen Curry as JJ, Hattie Hook as Pattie, Finn Treacy as Peter, Emma Hamilton as Sheila and Cheree Cassidy as Marlene.
After the second series of Ten Pound Poms was announced, writer, creator and executive producer Danny Brocklehurst gushed: “The positive viewer response to Ten Pound Poms was a true delight. 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.
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“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be teaming again with the BBC, Stan and Eleven to continue our characters’ adventure down under.”
The first series of Ten Pound Poms is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.