Spirit Entertainment The Durrells Series 1-3 [DVD]

Series One A warm, funny, feel-good series about a family’s adventures on a gorgeous Greek island when they uproot from their English home in the hope of a better life. Based on Gerald Durrell’s much-loved Corfu trilogy of novels, The Durrells sees impoverished but sparky widow Louisa Durrell make the radical decision to seek out a new destiny for her family when she relocates her reluctant brood to a dilapidated house in the Greek sun. This beautifully shot series follows the family as they adjust to their new life, face a whole new set of challenges and meet new friends, rivals, lovers – and animals. EXTRAS: WHO ARE THE DURRELLS? THE ADAPTATION OF THE NOVEL THE DURRELLS BEHIND THE SCENES Series Two This charming and hugely popular series returns to follow the adventures of the eccentric Durrell family as they embrace life on a gorgeous Greek island. This latest series sees spirited English widow Louisa and her brood put down roots in their dilapidated rented house, alongside an ever-increasing menagerie of animals brought home by youngest son Gerry. Doing their best to settle into the community, they need to earn money to pay their aggressive new landlady Vasilia, who sees Louisa as a love rival for charming playboy Hugh. With the help of Spiro and Theo, the Durrells resort to selling typical British produce at the market. But accidentally poisoning the locals might not be the best way to start a new business EXTRAS: SERIES 1 RECAP GERRY AND THE ANIMALS DAY IN THE LIFE GOING TO MARKET Series Three The beautiful island of Corfu continues to work its magic on the eccentric Durrell family. Even a visit from Aunt Hermione isn’t the usual dreaded experience as the formerly formidable matriarch has embraced the laid-back Greek attitude and found romance. Leslie’s also enjoying a much-improved love life with three very different girls. But there’s no safety in numbers when his mother and siblings decide to interfere. Margo has (temporarily) given up on love and found a new vocation, while Gerry’s obsession with animals continues to grow. As for Louisa, a trip to the UK with Larry to sort out family affairs reminds her of the restrictions of her old life. After a brush with bohemian London artists, she realises her heart lies in her island paradise. EXTRAS: SERIES 2 RECAP THE DURRELL DIARIES – FAVOURITE LOCATIONS THE DURRELL DIARIES – RECREATING THE HOUSE AT EALING STUDIOS 5 stars – Daily Mail 5 stars – TV Times 5 stars – Heat “Family-friendly escapism just when we need it most” The Telegraph