Ten Pound Poms
Synopsis
In 1947, the Assisted Passage Scheme began, devised by the Australian government to bring in white British settlers. For just 10 pounds, they could start a new life in a sun-drenched land of opportunity, and over the next 25 years, more than a million people took up the offer. The scheme's pioneers tell their story.
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- Director
- Michael Davies
- Original Title
- Ten Pound Poms
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Pulse and Touch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Davies
Joost van Starrenburg
Peter Simpson
Paul Neuburg, Malcolm Brinkworth
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Neuburg
Producer
Michael Davies
Director
Peter Simpson
Editor
Joost van Starrenburg
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ten Pound Poms
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What is Ten Pound Poms about?
In 1947, the Assisted Passage Scheme began, devised by the Australian government to bring in white British settlers. For just 10 pounds, they could start a new life in a sun-drenched land of opportunity, and over the next 25 years, more than a million people took up the offer. The scheme's pioneers tell their story.
Who directed Ten Pound Poms?
Ten Pound Poms was directed by Michael Davies.
Who stars in Ten Pound Poms?
The principal cast of Ten Pound Poms includes Veronika Hyks.
When was Ten Pound Poms released and how long is it?
Ten Pound Poms was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 48m.