Ten Pound Poms works because its characters are easy to root for as they try to make new lives for themselves in Australia. And the fact that the show is working towards a conclusion ensures that the stories will stay focused.

It is an entertaining drama, if a soapy one that sometimes becomes a tad “messagey”.

The serious issues Ten Pound Poms touches on are couched in a cosiness that does not always serve them best.

It’s frustrating because the show opens up a window on an intriguing moment of history. But it needs to invest more in its central character and lets its heart rule its head.

Marsay and Brown offer solid performances but the A-lister here is Keegan, who effectively stars in her own separate drama. .... But regular viewers of Ten Pound Poms know the story is likely to revert to trashy, soapy strife before long.