Banished

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2015-03-05

Last Air Date: 2015-04-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 7

Created By: Jimmy McGovern

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Isabelle Estelle Corbusier as Miley Mathers
Orla Brady as Anne Meredith
Ewen Bremner as Reverend Johnson
MyAnna Buring as Elizabeth Quinn
Ryan Corr as Corporal MacDonald
David Dawson as Captain Collins
Ned Dennehy as Letters Molloy
Brooke Harman as Housekeeper Deborah
Cal MacAninch as Sgt Timmins
Joseph Millson as Major Ross

Seasons

Miniseries (2015)

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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2015-03-05)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2015-03-12)

Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2015-03-19)

The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2015-03-26)

Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2015-04-02)

To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2015-04-09)

Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2015-04-16)

James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.