Banished
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.
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Banished: Launch Trailer - BBC Two
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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.
1.Episode 1
8.005-03-201560mIt 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.
2.Episode 2
8.312-03-201560mFreeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.
3.Episode 3
7.319-03-201560mThe marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson.
4.Episode 4
26-03-201560mMary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith.
5.Episode 5
02-04-201560mTo everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.
6.Episode 6
09-04-201560mRebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.
7.Episode 7
16-04-201560mJames Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.
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