- Back when the Durrells lived on Corfu, over 80 years ago, the island felt like an abandoned paradise, and very different to the Britain they'd left behind.
A world of stifling convention, electricity and admittedly, proper toilets.
But as we know, the family threw themselves into Corfu life with manic enthusiasm.
Margo pursuing or being pursued by boys.
Larry searching for literary inspiration.
Gerry saving the local wild life, and Leslie killing it.
And Louisa, just trying to keep her family alive and well.
(dramatic music) - [Narrator] The Durrells set out for Corfu in 1935, 7 years after the tragic death of Louisa's husband, Lawrence.
The family's money was running out, and Greece offered a cheaper life.
- To move a family, to a place where you don't know what's gonna be greeting you when you get off the ferry.
To do that in the 1930's, just because you cared about your family's happiness, and you wanted them to be happy, is just mind boggling.
- The Durrells did what we've all dreamed of, they dropped everything and moved to paradise.
- Mrs.
Durrells, what are you doing?
- I'm living for the moment.
(upbeat music) - Corfu opened up new experiences for the whole family.
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