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?
For the love of all things holy bring back Banished! What is up with all you networks cancelling the good shows?
Are you kidding me!!??? Bring back Banished!!! The show is amazing and has a powerful storyline, telling the tale of Australia’s history. The story is just getting started the characters have so much plot development available and it has merit!!! Bring it back!!!! Please!
My husband and I have NEVER been more disappointed in a show’s cancellation! We were fully engrossed and were crushed to discover the AWESOME show was cancelled! INCREDIBLE acting, story, characters, and filming. I am currently fighting cancer with chemo and radiation. This series kept my interest and helped me to forget about other difficulties. PLEASE bring this deserving show back to us?!
This is bull ****. Bring the show back you can’t leave it like that
Excellent, intelligent drama for a change. This should not have been cut. Season 2 would draw a crowd, so let’s hope another channel takes it up.
Michele
I just Like to Asked can you please put season 2 on TV because I think that both of our country’s history sold bee told to the rest of world
Think You Very Much For Your Time
From Friend From Australia
Michele Webber
I just would like to see season 2 because I think that both of our country’s history sold bee told to the rest of the world
Think You For Your Time
From friend from Australia
Michele Webber
can you please put season 2 of Banished because both your county’s history should bee talked about for the rest of the world to see
Think You For Your Time
From Your Friend From Australia
Just watched “Banished” and loved the 7 episodes. Why on earth was this cancelled? It’s difficult enough to find programs worth watching. BBC2, please reconsider, as it is never too late.
Beth From America
So sad no season 2. We get very few good shows in the Virgin Islands. Really want a season 2
I can not believe no season 2. Crying as I am typing after watching the last of season 1.
Hard to get anything worth watching in the Virgin Islands. So sad
I want a season 2
I would love to see a season 2…so many questions I want answers to…please bringgive it back…
I would love to see Season 2!!
I just saw Season 1 is playing again today and got excited thinking it was the new Season of Banished!
Please do Season 2!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Please do a season 2. This is one of the best show I have ever seen. I’m from Croatia and I’m watching this like crazy with my husbend, and we are very desepointed because 2nd season was cancelled.