(footsteps retreating) Les.. No, don't trust you. (quietly): If one's lucky enough to have any. (insects buzzing) (breathing heavily) Herete. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. But for me, a disorderly house creates a disorderly mind. He should be rescuing me, as well as you. The show has run for four series but unfortunately this is its final series. On returning to Britain on the outbreak of war they discovered that their Greek maid was pregnant by Leslie. (car door opens and closes) (engine starts) (car drives off) (sighs) Leslie's busy putting the baby down to sleep. (objects rustling) MARGO: So I said to my mother, "You've never really taken me seriously, have you?". But the truth is, I'm so used to living on my own. LARRY: If there is war, we'll have to get used to these sorts of ordeals, crisscrossing the Mediterranean to search for safety. (pig grunts) Squeeze three oranges and a kumquat into a glass, put it on the tray in the kitchen, and then take it upstairs to Mr. Vangelatos. Advertisement Who is Spiros wife in the Durrells? Indeed, as the youngest Durrells moodiness continues, Theo suggests that Gerrys loss of interest in his zoo is a result, not as Louisa supposed of missing his siblings, but of problems with a girl. If you want your money back You stopped me committing murder. We do it, won't lose it, this music is our's We cruisin', keep movin', we shootin' for stars We do it, won't lose it, this music is our's We cruisin', keep movin' [Rustage:] 'Cause we're gonna stoke the fire and we're gonna bathe in flames Knowing that we chase desires, they are gonna know our names [Ace (Connor Quest):] Airlock ( Rap Remix ) ft Shwabadi, Sickness, RhymeFlow, Buffalo 3. Louisa is trying to ignore the impending crisis, but Larry insists that she cant and hes right. LARRY: Oh, look, Spiros, back the way it used to be. (engine starting) (Spiros shouting in Greek) LESLIE: Bye! The first series of the show was set in 1935. I shall be making a deduction from next week's rent, for client mockery. LUGARETZIA: And Margo say she will leave soon. Do people know where Margo is, and they're not telling me out of some urge to protect her? (footsteps retreating) (birds chirping, insects buzzing) Good morning, Spiros. All you need to know about the adorable family that is the inspiration behind the hit ITV show The Durrells. BASIL: I know what it's like, these haunting flashbacks to the battlefield. MRS. MAVROKONDAS: That is hard for a mother to hear. (pig squealing and grunting) Come on, you'll look good in this. With music streaming on Deezer you can discover more than 73 million tracks, create your own playlists, Lyrics.com is a huge collection of song lyrics, album information and featured video clips for a seemingly endless array of artists collaboratively assembled by our large music Listen to Bound by Blood (feat. They're all desperately wondering what you're doing here, but as a beauty professional, I pass no judgments. I'm. experimenting with more color in my wardrobe. Rating: TV-14. Miller encouraged his young friend in his writing, raving about the manuscript for Larrys novel The Black Book. (gong clangs) (Larry sighs, gong continues clanging) (typewriter keys clacking) (gong clanging) (goat bleats) (grumbling in Greek) What's she saying? (clears throat) (birds chirping) You don't have to do that for me. Spiros is going to drive me up to Kalami. Never mind that revolution crap, those are the colors of good old St. George. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by Rustage on iHeartRadio. (door opens, closes) (footsteps approaching on stairs) Ah. Um, can you babysit Daphne's baby while I'm hunting? (singing in Greek) LINNEY: Go to our website. One of the Sporades, it sits pretty off the eastern shore of the mainland and was largely known for its abundance of plums until, in summer 2007, Hollywood arrived. Pictures of Spider-Man. |Video has closed captioning. (chuckles) And tell Margo if she's not going into work, she must dismantle her beauty boudoir and do something useful. (Louisa yelps) (Leslie groans, pig snorts) You must be Mrs. Durrells. Louisa will play Odysseus, Leslie is put in charge of stage-managing and costumes, and all of their friends are to have roles, from Sven to Florence and her husband to Luga, Theo, and Spyros. (sighs) And I don't think you should sit on my bed. Zany as they seem, the Durrells and their friends on Corfu are based on real people. Songs lyrics, discography and videoclips by Rustage. (women and Gerry shouting) GERRY: You can't go up there! Its a retelling of the Odyssey inspired by the Durrells time in Corfu. (chuckles) (bird squawking, goat bleating) (owl shrieks, door opens) (muttering) Morning, Lugaretzia. (softly): Please come to the house in an hour. Aired: 10/27/19. In the Season 4 premiere, Louisa opens a new boarding house, Gerry announces his plans to open his own zoo, and Margo struggles to find beauty clients. He is only saved by Leslie, who tackles the colonel. (rifle fires, bolt opens) You need to be friends with Spiros again. Problems Playing Video? I've already taken steps to win her over. Lawrence's first book was published in 1935, when he was just 23. (gasping in distance) (strumming) So proud. The real Durrells also really did eat their dinner on a table in the sea. He [Gerry] and I were very fond of one another. Would you prefer to rendezvous on the landing? As a symbol of our connection, is this gift which I now give you. Back at the guesthouse, a clothed Veronica, be-wigged Countess and Iliad-reading Basil are on their best behavior when the postman arrives on his rounds. Prue and Geoffreys curiosity get the best of them and they tail the girls to the cinema. But when Mrs. Kemble asks Margo and her relatives to keep Maud for the week while she takes a trip, Miss Durrell is less than eager to take on the task. is a humorous account of her experiences as a landlady in the late 1940s and includes details about the lives of her family following their time on Corfu. The Durrells is partly filmed on the island of Corfu which adds to the authenticity of its locations while a number of interior scenes are filmed at Ealing Studios. Theo reiterates his idea about participating at the local folk festival and Spiro agrees it could help. And Margo, of course, as one misses a Dotty kitten who's run off into the jungle even though she's not ready for the real world or (chuckling): All right. In 1939, with war approaching, the Durrells left Corfu. Little do they know, theyre in for a 2 hours of worship in Greek. The music video with the song's audio track will automatically start at the bottom right. Seven Deadly Sins (from "Seven Deadly Sins") None Like Joshua. Les returns to the festival to hand out drinks which seems to please everyone. Your report has been successfully submitted. If I wanted to be gobbled, it wouldn't be by you. Play online or download to listen offline free - in HD audio, only on JioSaavn. (Leslie sighs) (sighs wearily) In terms of me, I'm rather saddened by my laundry. There were not many children to play with, recalled Alexia. By 1935 Lawrence was living in Corfu with his first wife Nancy. Locking Out This Chemistry 4. He comes upon her and Basil in a lip lock and tries to stop them, but they disregard his disapproval and head off to her house. Roger can't get over the fact that he can swivel his head all the way around. Sven is a Corfu-based farmer who comes to the aid of the Sven is a Corfu-based farmer who comes to the aid of the For other inquiries, Contact Us. (exhales) (both sigh) You are a pretty lady. I've been drawing up some plans for the new zoo, and, uh (turkey gobbling loudly) (Leslie laughs softly) LESLIE: Nice Barnet! His most famous work, The Alexandria Quartet, was published between 1957 and 1960. Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian Islands and is nestled off the very north-west coast of Greece. This surprises Louisa, but the two agree to marry in two weeks time. Nevertheless, in his book Gerry creates the impression that Larry was always living with the family under the same roof and he never mentions Nancy at all. Catch up on where we left off, and learn what's in store for the final season! (clicks teeth, Basil continues washing) Um (chuckles) My children being happy That's enough. (metal scrapes, Theo blows on hand) (hissing) (shatters loudly) (all cry out) Uh, or treat this visit as an initial consultation. Includes Rustage's top English songs. Thank you for opening up to me so deliciously. I just need my mother to come home before we leave. (gun fires) (bullet clangs) (gasps) GERRY: How dare you? (Gerry strumming guitar) (strumming) LESLIE (softly): Be careful. WebThe Durrells (known in North America as The Durrells in Corfu) is a British comedy-drama television series loosely based on Gerald Durrell's three autobiographical books about his Kaku, how I put him in a box, expert Yonkos got their head up on the block, jenga Demon come to battle with the gods, Enma This is the same voice from the meliodas rap Login . The residents of Corfu are excited at the prospect of a visit from the king of Greece, and the Durrells are keen to be part of the welcoming committee. (package rustling) The postman asked me to take this to you, because he couldn't be bothered. A trip to the cinema is whats called for even though neither of them has ever been to one. My mother can look after you until I get back. By the end of the war, Maria was pregnant again. (birds chirping, Roger barks) GERRY: Herete, Galini. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video. In the end, Galini comes to her senses when she experiences a touch of the green-eyed monster herself at the festival. There are no wild boars in that forest-- or anywhere, for miles. When the local randy superintendent comes to search the house, Leslie and Larry provide an escape route with a broken ladder, which goes a bit Fawlty Towers. Once in town, Leslie offers a few courting pointers and its no time at all before Dimitra has invited Basil into her home with a come-hither look. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. But the Durrells have a better plan: flattering him into joining the play. You stay here and be Daddy, as you said you wanted to. Louisa impresses with her dancing and it appears that, for now at least, she and her brood are in the towns good graces once more. Life's moving on-- I need a new challenge. We have the lowdown Gerald, OBE, was born January 7, 1925, and was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter. (inhales) But over the years, I've grown used to confiding in Larry. Leslie confronts Daphne, and she admits that he is not the father. Probably because they've all been gunned down. LINNEY: "The Durrells in Corfu," the final season, right now, on "Masterpiece.". After the play, as the Durrells final day on Corfu winds down, they eat one last meal in paradise with their friends, setting up a table in the shallow waters of the ocean. Gerry, fascinated by animals began to collect and keep local wildlife as pets - in later years, once he was back in England, he would own his own zoo. (exhales) I'm so sorry-- about you and Mother. Everyone seems reassured that the Durrells are well-mannered, moral foreigners. In real-life and season four of The Durrells Louisa Durrell left Corfu and returned to England in 1939 to escape the dangers of WW2. To that end, Theo tells Gerry he must dismantle his zoo, under the pretense that it has become crowded and some of the animals need to spread their wings. Though he understands full well Leslies motives to clear the way for Louisa and Spiros to be together, Basil isnt sure he wants to stop the affair with Dimitra. Well, have a think, and come back here tomorrow to book an appointment. (women talking in background) (laughing) (door closes) So, is that you done for children? LESLIE: You wouldn't be saying that if he'd shot Mahatma Gandhi in the bollocks. Speaking in his most fluent Greek, Leslie invites Argos and a few of their neighbors in for tea and a chat. DVDs. Larry's left, so I'm the man of the house now, and for the first time, I can, um, really, um All right. Season 4 is currently airing in the UK on Sunday nights at 8pm on ITV. The show has moved slowly through the years, in order for it to last longer. There are few Durrells left. By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. (inhales) (exhales) Do you think my family is falling apart? a Greek person, a real person, a Greek one, and you Yes, and if you hear of anyone looking for accommodation We offer cracking value. ), Enzymes In The Digestive System And Their Functions, English Cocker Spaniel Puppies South Dakota, Veterinary Client Service Representative Job Description, Alternatives To Amazon For Computer Parts. Rating: TV-14. The successes of independent and feminist Marie Antoinette provoke jealousy and rivalry. (door opens) (sighs) (breathing audibly) Be very careful what you say. LARRY: You need to be friends with Spiros again. Leslie brings him a bottle of wine as a peace offering and tells him to swallow his pride and stop feeling guilty for falling in love with Louisa. Why don't we get him off the island on the ferry disguised as a monk? One can't have enough strings to one's bow, can one? (laughing) (exhales sharply) LOUISA: Margo, I love you and I miss you. Margo moves in with Theo, and Louisa is on the receiving end of some slightly confused romantic advances. I'm just saying, make it clear you're not interested in them. Where is the best place to hunt wild boar? I hold this place together, with my mother. In an exclusive interview, Georgoulis offers a special behind-the-scenes look at his work on The Durrells in Corfu. (insects chirping, cutlery scraping) (chuckling) I love it here, Theo. (pig squealing) (Leslie groans) Martin, come here! Hes nervous to take it on since he doesnt believe hes as artistic as the rest of the family, but Margo encourages him as they both chat nostalgically in bed the night before the play and their departure. Well, you could stay and go for walks, or read books. Portrayed by. Rating: TV-14. She runs to him and finally kisses him, and they both say I love you at last. Alone In The Atmosphere 10. He was home-schooled and allowed to run wild around the island. You have done ghastly things to my hair, haven't you? Rating: TV-14. Was it the re-runs of Monty Python on PBS, that second British Invasion in the 80s or the royal pomp and pageantry of Charles and Dianas wedding? Let The Colours Out 2. (Leslie chuckling) Is that not a good idea? But I won't pass it on to my little girl. I hear you're planning to hunt in the woods with Mr. Likourgos. Sven is a Corfu-based farmer who comes to the aid of the Durrell family frequently throughout, and even forms a romantic relationship with Keeley Hawes character, Louisa. Another girl has asked Gerry to dance, so Galini steps in to claim her man and a kiss. There they witness a range of depravity including nude sunbathing, homosexual frolicking and extra-marital wooing all set to jazz music. While the dance lessons go less than smoothly, Theo insists he can make them look like they belong there. They later moved to South Africa and then to Bournemouth. (chuckles) (breathes deeply) Bacon, known locally as numboulo. "Too many bloody foreigners in the house.". After the initial visit to Corfu, he later stays at Louisa's as a We must assume Prue concedes that the flicks wont corrupt Maud because we see the girls at the cinema watching a news reel. (Larry grunts) (men shouting) (animals squeaking, wings flapping) (grunts) (groans) I'm not going up. Brutally, then you're playing their game. Can you visit the Durrells house in Corfu? The Durrells were colonials, all of them born and raised in the Indian subcontinent where their father Lawrence was a civil engineer. No doubt Brueghel was inspired by Christmas with his relatives. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The location in question, known as Kalokairi in the film, was the Greek island of Skopelos. Even Spiros says things that make me wonder. Oh, well done, very discreet-- I'll get you a megaphone so even the deaf people in the neighborhood can hear you. (gasps) Well, I'm inspired by Mr. Vangelatos. Now, it's very old, but you might need it. I miss her, but She's not easy to live with, is she? When Louisa asks Gerry about Galini, the miserable boy breaks down crying. Whilst Louisa is trying to get back into the good graces of her neighbors, Gerrys mind is on matters of the heart. (with mouth full): That will have to stop. (quietly): You'll get a sympathetic hearing here. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. At the very least, Leslie gets to keep his payment, having saved the colonel in a traumatic moment from murdering someone. He's obviously healing his by reverting to his more basic self. You can watch episode one to five of season four now on the ITV Hub and view seasons one and three on Netflix. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Copy a link to this video to your clipboard. She lost her child, in the event, and went on to work throughout the Second World War for the Durrells in Bournemouth, where she and Leslie, who was working at a local aircraft factory, continued their liaison. per month. Watch Preview. The stories of the familys Greek sojourn come from three semi-fictionalized memoirs known as the Corfu trilogy, written by the real-life Gerald Durrell. What happened to the Durrells house in Corfu? The performance is saved by a dramatic appearance from Margos own priapic former boyfriend: Zoltan, with whom Margo has recently corresponded, sails up and begs her not give herself to another man. Theo, however, is concerned about how the family may be regarded by the community. It's the end of summer, and another holiday where traveling isn't in the cards for a lot of people. Look, I'll help any other time, but this hunt is so important to me. I love Corfu, but you turned us into nomads when you brought us here. Problems Playing Video? The family was founded by Lawrence Samuel Durrell (18841928), an Anglo-Indian engineer, and his wife Louisa Durrell (18861964). Their children were: Lawrence Durrell (19121990), a diplomat and writer, best known for writing The Alexandria Quartet, in addition to travel literature. Maybe its no mystery that Maria is not mentioned; her pregnancy may have been the reason the Durrells had to leave the island so quickly. Louisa Durrell and her family moved to Corfu in 1935. Discover the true story of this remarkable family as ITV series The Durrells starring Keeley Hawes returns From watching The Durrells, you might expect that earnest novelist Lawrence is the Durrell kid who grew up to write about his life on the island in My Family and Other Animals. No, it's fine-- I am familiar with the concept. (people talking in background) I haven't seen you in a while. You probably better stay back and watch me take the bullet. Adjust the colors to reduce glare and give your eyes a break. (quietly): Mr. Vangelatos isn't a writer, you know. RIBBINDANE: Still got a crotch full of shrapnel. Leslie, known in the show for his love of guns and women, was the only Durrell not to write about his life in the family. Copyright 2023 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), all rights reserved. LESLIE: A so-called communist fugitive is staying with us. It is owned by Grecotel Hotels & Resorts one of Greeces most luxury hotelier groups. Do you ever feel like you've outgrown your family? LARRY (shouting): Everyone, the superintendent and two nice policemen are going to check that everything's in order! The organisation manages breeding programmes at Jersey Zoo as well as having50 projects in 18 countries around the world. He's got into a routine: hunt all night and sleep in the house all day. For booking inquiries, please indicate the 05:55 Composers: The Stupendium. If you have a hotel, I must visit to make sure everything is in order. Go home and rest your bad back, or your bottom, or whatever it is. Rustage Lyrics - Rustage song lyrics from Lyrics.com. You must talk to him again, for your own sanity. Well, you did smash Larry's very expensive bottle of champagne. Well, I've protected her all her life, and I am the best at it. But to be honest, I'm fighting battles, and I couldn't face another one. Report a Problem | Larry has returned from Paris, and he wants to stage a play that he has written to celebrate his homecoming. Photo: Sid Gentle Films 2019. Before you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide. Ocean of Lies ft OWP 12. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. (chuckles politely) Margo, where were you? The way Gerald Durrell tells it in My Family and Other Animals, his mother, Louisa Durrell, arrives in Corfu with her children Larry, Leslie, Margo and Gerry and Roger the dog, who leads her to the nearest lamppost to relieve himself after the overnight sea crossing from Brindisi. In Gerry, Theodore found a serious boy, eager to learn, without arrogance towards the natural world and he began to look upon him as a son, hoping that he would someday marry Alexia. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. He did not realize his dream to be rich. The curling tongs need to be nice and warm to put a wave in your hair. As I wasn't there to wish him well, I did this for him. That's the best place to drop a boat and pick up Mr. Vangelatos. (shrieking continues) (speaking Greek): (door opens, closes) THEO: Many gentlemen one mule. Did Leslie Durrell get a Greek girl pregnant? I'll settle for a home without stupid animals. Ulysses the owl, who embodies the wisdom of the animal kingdom. mp_sf_list_0_description: The house used in The Durrells in Corfu may not be available to the public, but its still possible to get a taste of the Durrell family life! LINNEY: "The Durrells in Corfu," next time on "Masterpiece.". LARRY: Passively, well, then, you're a de facto supporter and an apologist. (insects chirping) (knocking on door, door opens) Kalispera. (man speaking Greek) Is he talking to us? Join. Photo: Sid Gentle Films 2019, Beyond Chicago from the Air with Geoffrey Baer, We Have an Airdate for the Final Season of 'Endeavour'. Protective of their family vulnerability, the children never pushed too far, allowing their mother to preside over a happy anarchy. Rating: TV-14. War threatens their happiness, however: only two miles across the water, the Italians have invaded Albania. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. (bell tolling in distance, people talking in background) Sorry. He's on a wanted poster in the police station. Gerry takes the hint and leaves. If you hear of any lodgers, especially rich or barmy, do send them our way. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Webwas basil in the durrells a real person. At least he gets to be part of the Durrells play. The last time I did that, Gerry put a lizard down my blouse. (laughing and cheering) They're swimming naked, aren't they? (Margo and Leslie chuckling) We can't afford that. When Basil balks at the idea of seducing a married woman, Leslie convinces him hell be doing them all a service even Spiros who has clearly had enough of the marriage. (audio distorting) For God's sake, do something, man! (oinking) (exhales) (sets spatula down) (gong echoes) Ah, morning-- can I have a word? I mean, I know One's left, and, and one's missing, and the other two hate each other, but, uh What are your Oh, look, I've made it clean! Well, not really-- you see, I thrash about in bed. LOUISA: We've tried to be normal, we just can't do it. It was like being allowed back into Paradise, Gerry said: Our arrival in Corfu was like being born for the first time.. (C) Sid Gentle Films 2019. Closed Captioning. We usually have to pawn something to pay the rent. Household items and provisions for your hunting expedition. Larry had two daughters but they died without having children, Gerry had no children at all and Leslie had only Tony a child of Corfu and, like his mother, written out of the story. I think Marias pregnant, she told her mother, at which Louisa immediately looked round for a double gin. As the series finale of The Durrells in Corfu approaches, the family continues to struggle to fit in to their adopted homewhilst trying to cope with a rapidly unravelling world. The girls become regular movie goers though they keep this fact from Cousin Prue and Geoffrey. (giggling) Well, I think it's thrilling-- guests, a venture to be proud of, and a chance to heal the sadnesses of the past. (hacking) (groan softly) SUPERINTENDENT: The wise owl has gobbled the pretty mouse. To order this program on DVD, visit ShopPBS.org. If you think all wheels are the same, I'm going to make you a car out of a bike, a tractor, a go-cart, and a Ferris wheel. Well, yes, I am, because I, I (sighs) You are alone in the house with lots of men. Before you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide. No, Margo, you can't make big announcements. Saddest of all was Leslie, the middle brother, who died of a heart attack in a pub in Notting Hill, London, having spent part of his life one step ahead of the law.
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