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Banished

1h

Drama

Banished is a British period drama television serial created by Jimmy McGovern. The seven-part serial first aired on BBC Two from 5 March to 16 April 2015. It received mixed reviews, with most of the criticism for its perceived inaccuracies to the depicted events. Though set in the stark historical reality of the founding of the penal colony in Australia in 1788 after the arrival of the First Fleet, it is not the story of Australia and how it came to be. Rather, it is a tale of love, faith, justice and morality played out on an epic scale in a confined community where the stakes are literally life and death.

Production Companies

RSJ Films

See-Saw Films

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

5th Mar 2015

It is 1788 in New South Wales, and dawn is breaking over the ramshackle camp where British convicts and their masters are waking up to another dangerous day.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

12th Mar 2015

Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

19th Mar 2015

The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

1h

26th Mar 2015

Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

1h

2nd Apr 2015

To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

1h

9th Apr 2015

Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

1h

16th Apr 2015

James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.

First air date

5th Mar 2015

Last air date

16th Apr 2015

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks