Michelle Keegan reveals what she loves about her role in the new Stan Original Series Ten Pound Poms

English actress Michelle Keegan has revealed what she loved most about starring in the gripping new Stan Original Series, Ten Pound Poms.

The Manchester native, 35, said it was a combination of a great script, her engaging character and filming in beautiful Sydney that convinced her to sign on.

‘Ten Pound Poms will definitely take the audience on a journey. I think for me and the viewers, the script is like a history lesson,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.

‘I absolutely loved filming in Australia. In a way, my journey to Australia has parallels with my character’s. I came on my own which was quite scary, but it’s been such an incredible experience.’

The six-episode mini-series focuses on a group of English citizens emigrating to Australia in 1956 as part of the real-life ‘ten pound’ scheme, which allowed British people to relocate Down Under at a low cost. 

Michelle added even though it was at times challenging appearing in the period drama she absolutely adored the experience.

‘It’s been really challenging for me, and I’ve loved every minute. The series is set in the fifties, and it’s the first time I’ve appeared in a period drama, it’s something I have always wanted to do,’ she explained.

Michelle plays nurse Kate Thorne in the show. 

The series dramatises the famous Assisted Passage Migration Scheme, which brought more than a million people to Australia after World War II.

The Manchester native, 35, said it was a combination of a great script, an engaging character to play and filming in beautiful Sydney that convinced her to sign onto the show 

Michelle plays nurse Kate Thorne in the show. The series dramatises the famous Assisted Passage Migration Scheme , which brought more than a million people to Australia after World War II  

The Coronation Street star also discussed what she loved about the country ahead of the show’s upcoming premiere.

‘The Australian actors are so brilliant and they bring a different energy to the set,’ she gushed. 

The series co-stars veteran Australian actors Stephen Curry, David Field and Emma Hamilton, as well as newcomer Hattie Hook.

‘The thing I miss most about Australia is the people. Everyone out there is so lovely, friendly and welcoming. The crew really got on and it was such a nice working environment – and of course I miss the cast,’ Michelle said.

Ten Pound Poms is now streaming only on Stan 

Ten Pound Poms is now streaming only on Stan