Russell Tovey wants back on Banished. The actor recently told Radio Times he’d “love” to revisit the cancelled BBC Two series.
Created by Jimmy McGovern, the historical drama chronicled the founding of the first British penal colony in Australia. Alongside Tovey, the series starred Orla Brady, Ewen Bremner, Ryan Corr, and David Wenham.
Discussing a possible revival, Tovey said he’d absolutely return:
Yes, I’d love it. That was an incredible job. It was an expensive show, you take everyone out to Australia for like 5 months, and I feel like it would’ve been brilliant to do it again. I’m quite sad.”
Though, the actor later mentioned that the window of opportunity for a revival may have passed:
“Hopefully another channel will do it, but I don’t know if the time, the window for that opportunity has passed. Ripper Street happened quite soon after, you know, so…maybe one day.”
What do you think? Did you watch season one of Banished? Do you want a second season?
Just finished watching banished and cried my eyes out! Came online to find out when season 2 will be realised to see it was cancelled!! It is a fantastic show and needs to be reconsidered for season 2! The actors were brilliant and the story needs to continue. Please do a season 2.
Now showing in South Africa amazing sad that there is no season 2! Love the show please bring it back
Absolutely amazing series, came across it on netflix and watched within a couple of days. Highly addictive and brilliant. Please bring back
I am stunned that the BBC has done this. Just finished watching the final episode of Series 1 (here in Hong Kong) which clearly created the expectation of a further series. Compelling drama, very well acted and with high ratings. The failure to fulfill this expectation seems very unprofessional.
I want a season 2 of this series….it was an outstanding show with extremely good actors!
I wish for a season 2 of the tv series banished. This drama series had me hooked and I am so disappointed that it’s been cancelled it’s a sad day when good dramas are short lived and the television is filled with reality shows etc. Personally I feel banished was just getting warmed up so please reconsider…..
Yes I want more. These times were whst they were and not particularly ‘nice’. I think the first series captured the dilemma of each of the arrivals from their perspectives really well. To include the Aboriginal community in the next series in a similar manner would complete the picture.
Loved the show and would like to see more. Please reconsider your decision BBC and make more of this great drama.
One of the best series I’ve seen, and I know many would agree with me. Hopefully by putting it on Netflix maybe others will watch and there may yet be a commission for another series. The BBC have made so many stupid decisions….. is it just a mad dream to think they might realise that just this once they were wrong to axe such a well regarded drama…….. probably not but let’s live in hope.
One of the best series ever on Bbc. I actually couldn’t believe when I read here that it was axed. I can think of any number of pointless stupid series thT could go instead. This was real entertainment.
We love this show….. dont know why they always cancel the good shows….would love to have another season…..
Just watched Banished on Netflix. Great series what are the BBC thinking of by not renewing it. Crazy!!!!!
Would love to see another series of Banished. The BBC has recently bought back back another drama for a second series why not Banished.
Banished was an excellent show that I’d love to see continue. This is the type of TV show that keeps me interested. Most of the network stuff isn’t worth my time.
I would absolutely love to see another season of Banished. It is one of the best shows I have ever watched. I don’t understand why such a good show was cancelled In the first place!
What’s wrong with BBC? A season 2 of course!!!