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Minutes into the new sequence of Ten Pound Poms on Sunday (March 9), viewers expressed frustration, citing the similar difficulty.

The well-liked drama returned to BBC One for its second season tonight, building on the success of its 2022 debut.

The first sequence adopted a group of Brits, identified as Poms, who relocated to Australia in 1956 to pursue a higher life. These new immigrants have been promised improved housing and job prospects for a mere £10, however they quickly found that life in Australia fell short of their expectations.

As the second sequence premiered, viewers rapidly took to X (previously Twitter) to voice their frustration over the three-year hole between seasons, admitting they struggled to recall characters and storylines, stories Wales Online.

One viewer commented: “So long for S2 to come out, I’ve forgotten who’s who from the 1st season,” whereas one other added: “Given up, going to check out millionaire instead.”

A 3rd fan expressed related sentiments: “Who the hell is this baker? I can’t remember a damn thing.”

A fourth viewer concurred: “It’s been two years since the first season. How is anyone expected to remember anything? I’ve literally lost the plot. Disconnected, no longer invested. Too long between seasons.”

However, different fans welcomed the show’s return, with one writing: “Nice to have #TenPoundPoms back, I enjoyed the first series, a good start to this one.”

“I have missed this show, so good to have it back!! The cast are incredibly talented,” one other viewer enthused, whereas a third chimed in: “Great Sunday night viewing.”

The newest sequence sees Michelle Keegan return as nurse Kate Thorne, who headed to Australia in a determined bid to seek out her son, Michael.

In tonight’s gripping episode, viewers watched as Kate and Michael grew to become fugitives after she snatched him from his adoptive household. The plot thickened when a heartbroken Michael yearned for his dad and mom, leaving Kate in turmoil.

Struggling together with her son’s heartbreaking request, Kate sought solace and advice from her good friend Annie (performed by Faye Marsay).

“I can see by the look in your face, I know it’s madness. But what would you have done, Annie? He’s my boy. He’s mine, I brought him into this world, he belongs to me,” Kate confessed.

Kate harboured desires of fleeing to New Zealand and in some way returning to the UK with Michael, longing to be half of his on a regular basis life. Yet, she confronted the harsh actuality that even when they escaped, Michael nonetheless pined for his adoptive mom.

Annie assisted Kate in reaching a compromise with Michael’s adoptive mum, Fran, unaware that Fran had already alerted the authorities. The episode reached a surprising climax as a bewildered Kate was apprehended by the police for the abduction of her youngster.

Ten Pound Poms is obtainable to stream on BBC iPlayer