Aussie actor, David Wenham, talks about the new BBC series, Banished

Banished

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

Fierce Earth, Banished and more on BBC Worldwide Channels

TheLuvvie.com takes a closer look at some of the new shows airing on BBC channels on DStv.
New to BBC Earth (DStv channel 184) at 6 pm on Sunday, April 24, is Fierce Earth. Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, lightening strikes; Fierce Earth shows what it would be like to experience some of nature’s most destructive forces.

Each episode explores the anatomy of one incredible natural phenomenon and showcases the stunning power of nature’s fury with jaw dropping footage such as exploding volcanoes, car hurtling tornadoes and giant tsunami waves. Experiments and demonstrations show the impact of Mother Nature at her most furious.

This is a visually stunning series, filmed in a range of locations, revealing the true power of the planet in an accessible and entertaining way.

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