Governor Arthur Phillip, played by David Wenham, in a scene from Banished. All photos: BBC

NEW to BBC First (DStv channel 19) at 8 pm  on Wednesday, April 27 is the historical drama, Banished, which tells the tale of Britons – orphans, petty thieves, prostitutes and highwaymen – who, in 1787, were banished to Sydney in Australia. TheLuvvie spoke to  David Wenham (300, Lord of the Rings) regarding a new series in which he plays Governor Arthur Phillip. Continue reading →