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The Durrells : the complete collection.

"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 m...

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Other Authors: Nye, Simon, 1958- (Screenwriter), Barron, Steve, 1956- (Director), Goldby, Roger (Director), MacCormick, Niall (Director), Hall, Christopher, 1957- (Producer), Hall, Ed (Producer), Hawes, Keeley, 1976- (Actor), O'Connor, Josh (Actor), Parker, Milo (Actor), Woodhouse, Callum (Actor), Waterstone, Daisy, 1994- (Actor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:In English ; subtitles in English for the deaf or hard of hearing.
Published: United Kingdom : Sid Gentle Films Ltd., 2019.
Subjects:
Durrell, Gerald, > 1925-1995 > Television adaptations.
Durrell, Gerald, > 1925-1995 > Family > Drama.
Zoologists > Great Britain > Biography > Drama.
Dorrell family > Drama.
Immigrant families > Drama.
Families > Greece > Corfu Island > Drama.
Corfu Island (Greece) > Description and travel > Drama.
Corfu Island (Greece) > Drama.
Historical television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Television series.
Television adaptations.
Fiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:"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."--Container.
Item Description:Title from set container.
Based on the the Corfu Trilogy by Gerald Durrell.
Special features: Series 1 - Who are the Durrells? ; The adaptation of the novel ; The Durrells behind the scenes ; Series 2: Series 1 recap ; Gerry and the animals ; Day in the life ; Going to market ; Series 3: Series 2 recap ; The Durrell diaries - favourite locations ; The Durrell diaries - recreating the house at Ealing Studios ; Series 4: Louisa and Spiros ; The guest house ; The last supper.
Physical Description:8 videodiscs (1135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; PAL ; region 2 & 4 ; aspect ratio 16.9 ; Dolby Digital, stereo
Audience:Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over.
Production Credits:Writer, Simon Nye ; directors, Steve Barron, Roger Goldby, Ed Hall, Niall MacCormick ; producer, Christopher Hall.