Ten Pound Poms filming locations: Where was the BBC drama filmed?

Once again, the series continues to explore – through fictionalised stories – a part of British and Australian history that not many people know about, following a group of Brits as they make the journey Down Under for greater opportunities.

But life isn't all plain-sailing, with this season especially seeing some hurdles for our main cast, as well as some new character additions.

Keegan teased a return to some of the season 1 locations this time round, saying that they were "beautiful" so there's plenty of beautiful backdrops to anticipate in the new episodes.

But where was Ten Pound Poms filmed? Read on for everything you need to know about the filming locations in both seasons 1 and 2.

Where was Ten Pound Poms filmed?

The new BBC drama was filmed in Australia, with the core cast of characters set to explore more of the country in season 2.

Speaking about the locations they ventured to for season 2, Keegan told the BBC: "We’ve returned to the camp Galgownie location in Scheyville, which is an hour and a half drive each morning from Sydney, but it's worth it because it’s so beautiful.

"We've filmed a lot around Sydney, but my favourite location this series has to be the Blue Mountains as they are absolutely stunning. I've seen so many photographs, but when you experience them in real life, the scenery is just breathtaking. We filmed really high up on a cliffside that overlooked the landscape – it was definitely a pinch me moment!"

The locations were also used for its premiere outing, with Warren Brown revealing to RadioTimes.com and other press that Carcoar was also used as a season 1 location, having the tagline of "the town that time forgot".

"It's literally like stepping back into the '50s," Keegan added. "It was amazing. It was like you're walking through a museum."

For season 1, while it looked particularly full of sunshine and heat, the actors revealed that it was far from it. Keegan said that "it was actually freezing" and "the opposite" to what many viewers will see on camera.

"We were laughing because obviously, when you hear you're going to work in Australia, you pack your flip flops, your vests. As soon as we landed, I had to go shopping and buy myself a rain coat," she said.

Much of the series was filmed in Scheyville National Park, a protected park located in the north-western suburbs of Sydney.

Speaking to the BBC about the challenges of filming in Australia, Brown said of season 1: "Some of the most challenging scenes were ones we shot in a place called Carcoar in New South Wales which is about three and a half hours outside Sydney, over the Blue Mountains. This is where you get to see Terry’s struggles, his efforts to fit in with the workforce around him.

"The Roberts family have come to Australia in the heat of the summer, it’s baking hot - but it was actually p**sing it down. I mean there was snow on a couple of the days that we were filming. I was wearing very little in freezing temperatures and it was pretty hard."

He added: "But you know, going to locations like that and getting the work done is only possible because absolutely everyone, cast and crew alike, are working in pretty challenging conditions but still no one complained – well, I probably complained quite a bit – everyone pulled together.

"So it’s been one of the hardest jobs, but also one of the most rewarding and enjoyable, to be on the other side of the world doing the job that you love. It’s all about the experience, the people you meet and the connections that you make and we’re all in this weird and wonderful circus, so many people away from home."

Talking about her experience filming in Australia, Keegan also said: "I absolutely loved filming in Australia. I mean, when I first got there the weather wasn’t great, I’m not going to lie, but as a country I really enjoyed it.

"In fact, in a way my journey to Australia has parallels with Kate’s. It was my first time too and I didn’t know what to expect, I came on my own which was quite scary, but it’s been such an incredible experience."

Rob Collins, who stars as Ron in the series, is one of the many Australian actors involved in the drama. In fact, Marsay, Brown and Keegan are the only British actors in Ten Pound Poms.

Speaking about his experience being on set in '50s surroundings, Collins said: "Every day on set was like being transported back to the 1950s – the art direction is incredible and so authentic. It’s going to be fascinating for people to see that side of Australia, especially for people in the UK. And the stories are really compelling.

"You have a group of characters who are trying to make a life for themselves against incredible odds, especially for our veterans, who are trying to shake off a past that’s refusing to let them go."

Ten Pound Poms season 2 will air on Sunday 9th March at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Episodes will continue weekly

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