Storyline

In 1935, financially strapped widow Louisa Durrell, whose life has fallen apart, decides to move from England, with her four children (three sons, one daughter), to the island of Corfu, Greece. Once there, the family moves into a dilapidated old house that has no electricity and that is crumbling apart. But life on Corfu is cheap, it's an earthly paradise, and the Durrells proceed to forge their new existence, with all its challenges, adventures, and forming relationships.

First Aired

2016-04-03
Last Aired

2019-05-12
Creator

Simon Nye
Genre

Drama, Comedy, Family
Seasons

4
Episodes

26
Status

Ended
Language

English, Español, Français, ελληνικά
Network

ITV1

Keywords:

greece island friendship romance family relationships based on memoir or autobiography period drama family expatriate naturalist 1930s corfu widowed mother

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1. Episode 1

In 1935, beleaguered Bournemouth mother Louisa Durrell decides to uproot her family and build a new li...More

In 1935, beleaguered Bournemouth mother Louisa Durrell decides to uproot her family and build a new life on the sun-drenched island of Corfu. However, with money problems and four unruly children to care for, even a new start might not be enough to banish her troubles.Less

46mins 2016-04-03

2. Episode 2

Larry falls dangerously ill, and it falls to Theo and his neighbour Sven to put their rudimentary medi...More

Larry falls dangerously ill, and it falls to Theo and his neighbour Sven to put their rudimentary medical skills to the task of saving his life. The family's money worries continue, but Spiros brings them good news from a surprising source. Gerry adds to his growing menagerie, while Margo is emotionally wounded - but gets little sympathy from Leslie.Less

46mins 2016-04-10

3. Episode 3

Margo takes great pride in her new job at the surgery, but after a chance encounter with a recluse, sh...More

Margo takes great pride in her new job at the surgery, but after a chance encounter with a recluse, she begins to realise where her greatest talent lies. Louisa grows closer to Sven, but as Gerry befriends a convict and Leslie begins spending all his time in the local bars, she begins to suspect she has made a mistake bringing her children to Corfu.Less

46mins 2016-04-17

4. Episode 4

Leslie falls in with a bad crowd and ends up being falsely accused of armed robbery, prompting Louisa ...More

Leslie falls in with a bad crowd and ends up being falsely accused of armed robbery, prompting Louisa to take desperate measures to save him. Margo takes a shine to a gardener at the Villa Mavrodaki, Captain Creech returns, and the family realises the extent of Gerry's passion for animals when he turns his bedroom into a centre for scientific learning.Less

46mins 2016-04-24

5. Episode 5

The family faces the unwanted arrival of a domineering aunt, while Larry's girlfriend also pays a visi...More

The family faces the unwanted arrival of a domineering aunt, while Larry's girlfriend also pays a visit - giving the unwelcome relative an opportunity to voice her disapproval of the whole family. Sven makes an offer that helps Louisa cope with adversity and Margo falls in love - but Gerry is more concerned with his newly acquired owlets.Less

46mins 2016-05-01

6. Episode 6

The family prepares for a celebration, and Margo is determined to persuade the reclusive Countess Mavr...More

The family prepares for a celebration, and Margo is determined to persuade the reclusive Countess Mavrodaki to attend. Sven is put to the test by his potential family, but seems to make a good impression. Gerry begins to question whether keeping animals in his personal zoo is fair, and considers releasing them into the wild.Less