ITV’s new family drama The Durrells is based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs. Set in 1935, the six-part series is written by Simon Nye. The story focuses upon Louisa Durrell (Keeley Hawes) whose life is in meltdown. Her husband died years ago and his money has all but run out. Her four … >
Louisa Durrell faces a personal battle for her family’s way of life and an unexpected proposal this week as ITV’s popular new drama continues. When Louisa’s formidable Aunt Hermione (the self-appointed head of the family), Prue, Geoffrey and Larry’s girlfriend Nancy come to stay with them on Corfu, she finds herself having to prove herself. … >
We’re over halfway through the six-part first season and ITV’s The Durrells feels like it’s been part of Sunday nights forever. Such is the quality of the production and Simon Nye’s writing that this series continues to charm and make this reviewer grin very broadly! Leslie continues to spiral out of control this week as … >
The Durrells face further tribulations this week as ITV’s bright and charming family drama continues with another fantastic episode. It was announced earlier in the week that ITV has already re-commissioned The Durrells for a second season to air next year and it’s easy to see why. Simon Nye’s script sparkles with wit and intelligence, … >
Keeley Hawes has confirmed that The Durrells will be back for a second season. Based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs, ITV’s new family drama launched earlier this month with 6.4 million viewers. Hawes reveals on tonight’s The Graham Norton Show that the cast will be returning to Corfu this summer to film new episodes. The Line of Duty actress commented: “I am so … >
ITV’s The Durrells continues to impress this week as the family adjust to their new life in Corfu. It’s a particularly trying time for Louisa, who’s already struggling to support her four wayward kids financially, when part of the ceiling collapses and their landlord refuses to cover the cost of repair work. Unfortunately for Louisa … >
It’s nice to end the weekend with a drama that’s warm, funny, bright and colourful. ITV’s The Durrells is exactly that – perfect family viewing for the 8pm Sunday slot. Adapted from Gerald Durrell’s ‘Corfu Trilogy’ by Men Behaving Badly creator Simon Nye, the first episode of ITV’s new series sees Louisa Durrell, played with … >
Simon Nye (Men Behaving Badly) will adapt Gerald Durrell’s Corfu memoirs for ITV. The classic trilogy of novels that will form the basis for The Durrells includes ‘My Family and Other Animals’, ‘Birds, Beasts and Relatives’ and ‘The Garden of the Gods’. Set in 1935, the six-part series will begin filming in Corfu in September. … >
When reviving the show in 2004, showrunner Russell T Davies drew together a group of writers already well acquainted with the worlds of Doctor Who. Mark Gatiss, Paul Cornell and Robert Shearman had written novels and scripts for Big Finish, while Steven Moffat was responsible for the well received and affectionate Comic Relief parody ‘The … >
Comedy duo Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong have revealed some details about their new “Edwardian sitcom”, Felix and Murdo, which will air on Channel 4 this Christmas.