Ten Pound Poms (1997)
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.
Director: Michael Davies
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: April 14, 1997
Cast
- Veronika Hyks - Self - Narrator (voice)
Cinematography: Joost van Starrenburg
Editing: Peter Simpson
Production: Pulse and Touch Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
immigration
More Films by Director: Michael Davies
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Ten Pound Poms stars Veronika Hyks.
- How long is Ten Pound Poms?
- Ten Pound Poms has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Ten Pound Poms?
- Ten Pound Poms is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ten Pound Poms produced?
- Ten Pound Poms was produced in United Kingdom.