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.
CreatorJimmy McGovern
Episode 1
Mar 5, 2015
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.
Episode 2
Mar 12, 2015
Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.
Episode 3
Mar 19, 2015
The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson.
Episode 4
Mar 26, 2015
Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith.
Episode 5
Apr 2, 2015
To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.
Episode 6
Apr 9, 2015
Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.
Episode 7
Apr 16, 2015
James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.
