‘The Durrells' is the story of a widowed mother raising four children on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. The show has been a huge hit for ITV, with viewing figures above 8 million per episode.
The Durrells follows in the traditions of other gently comedic dramas such as Doc Martin, Death in Paradise, and Call the Midwife. If you're looking for more shows like The Durrells, we've compiled a list of series and movies which capture the vibe of this popular show.
Here are 11 alternatives for fans of ‘The Durrells' to enjoy, the list has a pinch of nostalgia and a large helping of family drama. Take a look at the suggestions and discover a new binge-worthy series.
OUR LIST OF SHOWS LIKE THE DURRELLS
The Dig
In 1939 Edith Pretty hired Basil Brown to excavate what she believed were burial mounds on her land. As the dig begins it soon becomes clear that something far more valuable and important has been undiscovered for centuries. Based on true events, The...[Read More]
The Last Post
'The Last Post' is a drama set during the 1960s in the middle eastern country of Aden. As Britain's empirical power fades, a detachment of Royal Military Police struggles to keep control of the colonial outpost and their personal lives.
Workin Moms
When four new moms find themselves at the point of having to go back to work the reality of parenthood hits. Workin Moms is a very enjoyable sitcom that tackles sensitive subjects with realism and fun making it highly relatable. If you liked The Letd...[Read More]
Hillbilly Elegy
Growing up in a dysfunctional and poor family, J.D. Vance is on the verge of making it out in the world when he has to go back and help his drug-addicted mother in Hillbilly Elegy. An inspiring and beautifully told true story.
Chesapeake Shores
Follow the O'Briens of Chesapeake Shores as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life, relationships and fractured family dynamics. Jesse Metcalfe and Meghan Ory star in this perfectly sweet Hallmark tv show that now has five seasons streamin...[Read More]
The Railway Man
The Railway Man is the incredible true story of Eric Lomax, a British World War II prisoner of war who thirty years later returns to Thailand to confront the Japanese officer who tortured him.
The English Game
'The English Game' from Netflix could be described as perfect date night viewing - think Downton Abbey meets Match Of Day. This enjoyable period drama explores the origins of Professional Football (Soccer) against the backdrop of social upheaval in 1...[Read More]
The Defeated
It is 1946 and NYPD detective Max McLaughlin has been sent to post war Berlin to help establish a police force in The Defeated. He is also looking for his missing brother and trying to track down the Angel Maker in this gripping thriller drama.
News of the World
It's the 1800s and as Jefferson Kidd moves from town to town bringing the News Of The World, he crosses paths with Johanna, a 10-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people, and agrees to travel across the country to return her home. A visually stunning To...[Read More]
Juliet, Naked
Duncan is obsessed with a singer called Tucker Crowe and his album, Juliet, Naked. His long term girlfriend, Annie, is not. But when she inadvertently ends up in an email relationship with Tucker, things get interesting. An underrated and very enjoya...[Read More]
Emily In Paris
25-year-old Emily has been given her dream job in Paris to bring an American perspective to a small branding agency. But when her boss doesn't like her, her boyfriend doesn't want to visit and no friends, how good is life for Emily In Paris?
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WHAT YEAR IS THE DURRELLS SET IN?
The Durrells is based on a true story. The Durrells did, in fact, move to Corfu from the United Kingdom in 1935, and their youngest son Gerald (who eventually became a prominent naturalist) chronicled their journey in three books: My Family and Other Animals; Birds, Beasts, and Relatives; and The Garden of the Gods.
While Gerald Durrell's works were the inspiration for the series, he wasn't the only writer in this literary family. In fact, Lawrence, or Larry, Durrell was a more renowned author than his younger brother.
Lawrence Durrell's sister Margo was less prolific, but she produced a novel as well. Whatever Happened to Margo?, which was published in 1995 after it had been written in the 1960s, chronicles her life after leaving Corfu.
