The Durrells (2016)

In the year 1935, amidst a world on the brink of change, the spirited Englishwoman Louisa Durrell finds her life in shambles. After years of battling financial woes and the gaping void left by her husband's premature death, she makes the audacious decision to uproot her life and that of her four children from the humdrum of Bournemouth to the sun-drenched shores of the Greek island of Corfu. This decision marks the beginning of a Homeric journey, a monumental step that promises to redefine their lives. As they grapple with a new culture, the absence of electricity, and the stark contrast of their new home, the Durrell clan is thrust into a whirlwind of adaptation, where each day is a fresh challenge to be surmounted. Based on the autobiographical novel by the youngest Durrell, Gerald, this series gloriously captures this unconventional family's captivating sojourn on Corfu from 1933 to 1939. Louisa, as eccentric as she is courageous, allows young Gerald the liberty to nurture his budding love for nature by keeping wildlife as pets, leading to a plethora of heartwarming and hilarious escapades. Life on Corfu is far from what they were accustomed to, but the island, with its cheap costs and paradisiacal charm, offers them a new perspective on life. As Gerald forges friendships with the locals and the family navigates their way through this monumental transition, they discover that their leap of faith might just be the catalyst for a life more extraordinary than they could have ever imagined. The Durrells is a charming testament to the power of change, the bonds of family, and the boundless possibilities that life can offer when one dares to embrace the unknown.

The Durrells is a comedy show featuring Keeley Hawes and created by Simon Nye.

The Durrells is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on PBS and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video, PBS and PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.

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