Banished
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
60 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Thu, Mar 5, 2015
Jimmy McGovernLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Banished: Launch Trailer - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-23
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Isabelle Estelle Corbusier
Miley Mathers
Orla Brady
Anne Meredith
Ewen Bremner
Reverend Johnson
MyAnna Buring
Elizabeth Quinn
Ryan Corr
Corporal MacDonald
David Dawson
Captain Collins
Ned Dennehy
Letters Molloy
Brooke Harman
Housekeeper Deborah
Cal MacAninch
Sgt Timmins
Joseph Millson
Major Ross
Nicholas Moss
Spragg
Adam Nagaitis
Private Buckley
Genevieve O'Reilly
Mrs. Mary Johnson
Russell Tovey
James Freeman
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Tommy Barrett
Joanna Vanderham
Kitty McVie
David Walmsley
William Stubbins
David Wenham
Governor Arthur Phillip
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy McGovern
David Hirschfelder
Sita Williams, Iain Canning, Jamie Laurenson, Emile Sherman, Roxy Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Sita Williams
Producer
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
Claire Kenny
Production Design
Wendy Cork
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Banished about?
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.
How many seasons does Banished have?
Banished comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Banished?
Key cast members in Banished include Isabelle Estelle Corbusier, Orla Brady, Ewen Bremner, MyAnna Buring, Ryan Corr.
Who created or directed Banished?
Banished was developed and directed by Jimmy McGovern.