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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
Louisa throws herself into running her boarding house, but mysterious guest Lazaros Vangelatos places the villa under police scrutiny.
Directed by Roger GoldbyWritten by Simon NyeGuest stars Anna Savva, Kostas Krommidas, Constantin Symsiris, Talitha Stone, Elli Tringou, Sophie May Wake, Miles Jupp, Lucy Black
Episode 2
Louisa finds herself fending off unexpected romantic advances. Leslie's arranged hunt for new guest, Colonel Ribbindane, doesn't quite go to plan when his past revisits him.
Directed by Roger GoldbyWritten by Simon NyeGuest stars Lucy Black, Anna Savva, Alexandra Aidini, Alex Macqueen, Gerasimos Skiadaresis, Talitha Stone, Elli Tringou, Sophie May Wake
Episode 3
Louisa's plan for a family picnic to Kalami goes awry when she inadvertently invites Spiros's wife. The Durrells are surprised to discover Captain Creech's new business venture.
Directed by Roger GoldbyWritten by Simon NyeGuest stars Anna Savva, James Cosmo, Felicity Montagu, Sarah Crowden, Madeline Holliday, Gemma Page, Jeff Rawle, Marina Aslanoglou
Episode 4
With the house guests getting ever more rowdy, Louisa worries about the villa's reputation. Margo finds a surprising way to bond with Maud, while Gerry realises he has feelings for Galini.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Simon NyeGuest stars Lucy Black, Anna Savva, Peter Bankolé, Felicity Montagu, Sarah Crowden, Madeline Holliday, Nikorestis Chaniotakis, Gemma Page
Episode 5
The residents of Corfu are excited at the prospect of an imminent official visit from the King of Greece, and the Durrells are keen to get themselves involved with the welcoming committee. Leslie takes over leadership of a scout troop. Love may also be in the air for Margo as she makes her return home to the island.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Simon NyeGuest stars Anna Savva, Marina Aslanoglou, Nicholas Cowell, Christophe Delesques, Georgios Ntavos, Johnny O., Candice Persenda, Martha Tompoulidou
Episode 6
With storm clouds gathering, the islanders realise they can no longer ignore the rumblings of war, just as it looks as though the Durrells - particularly Louisa and Spiros - may have found their happy ending. Larry marks his return by throwing an audacious play for the locals, but there are surprises for every member of the family. Series finale.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Simon NyeGuest stars Anna Savva, Ulric von der Esch, Alexis Conran, Barbara Flynn, Erifili Kitzoglou, Merch Husey, Nikorestis Chaniotakis, Miles Jupp
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Keeley HawesLouisa Durrell
Josh O'ConnorLawrence Durrell
Milo ParkerGerald Durrell
Daisy WaterstoneMargo Durrell
Callum WoodhouseLeslie Durrell
Alexis GeorgoulisSpiros Halikiopoulos
Yorgos KaramihosTheo Stephanides
Anna SavvaLugaretzia
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