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The Durrells. The Durrells (known in North America as The Durrells in Corfu) is a British comedy-drama television series loosely based on Gerald Durrell 's three autobiographical books about his family's four years (1935–1939) on the Greek island of Corfu. [1] It aired on ITV from 3 April 2016 to 12 May 2019. [2]
The Durrells: With Keeley Hawes, Josh O'Connor, Milo Parker, Daisy Waterstone. Louisa Durrell raises her four children single-handedly after her husband's death.
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- 2016-10-16
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
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The Durrells arrived in 1935 and remained in Corfu until 1939, when the outbreak of World War II forced most of the family to return to England for safety. By series three we are already at 1937 ...
- Eleanor Bley Griffiths
Learn the true story of the Durrell family after Corfu in this documentary hosted by Keeley Hawes. Watch online to discover their expeditions, fame, heartbreak and a zoo.
In 1935, a widow in England facing dwindling funds and limited prospects uproots her four children to start a new life on the Greek isle of Corfu. Watch trailers & learn more.
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- February 14, 2024
The family was founded by Lawrence Samuel Durrell (1884–1928), an Anglo-Indian engineer, and his wife Louisa Durrell (1886–1964). Their children were: Lawrence Durrell (1912–1990), a diplomat and writer, best known for writing The Alexandria Quartet, in addition to travel literature. Margery Durrell (1915–1916); died in infancy from ...
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A comedy-drama series based on Gerald Durrell's memoirs of his family's adventures in Greece. Watch online with PBS Passport and enjoy four seasons of humorous and heartwarming stories.
