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Banished

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Description: `Banished' is a historical drama set in 1788, in New South Wales. The story tracks the founding of the British penal colony following the arrival of the First Fleet in Australia. Waking up on the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, a group of convicts and their masters prepare to fight for survival not only because resources are limited but also because their company is dangerous. They must make decisions in love, faith, justice and morality in order to stay alive. The all-star cast includes David Wenham, Joseph Millson, Myanna Buring, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Russell Tovey.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2015
Number of episodes: 7
First episode air date: March 5, 2015
Production Locations: Sydney
Nominations: Logie Award for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor, MORE
Networks: BBC UKTV, BBC Two, UKTV

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