The children quickly begin adapting—or failing to adapt—to their new surroundings:
Believing their mother is lonely, the children attempt to find her a suitor. Larry invites , an "old sea dog" he met at a pub, for dinner. The evening is a total disaster as Creech proves to be a lazy, leering houseguest whom Louisa eventually kicks out, famously remarking, "I am astonished that nobody has murdered you yet". The Durrells : Season 1 Episode 1
finds a local girl to pursue, though he is later shocked to find her in the arms of another. Disastrous Matchmaking finds a local girl to pursue, though he
At Larry's suggestion, the family sells their furniture and travels to Corfu, arriving nearly penniless. Theo Stephanides , a local nature enthusiast who
finds a kindred spirit in Dr. Theo Stephanides , a local nature enthusiast who encourages his scientific interests.
Life in England is a "domestic pressure-cooker". The children are all struggling in their own ways: A failed estate agent and aspiring novelist. Leslie (18): Obsessed with guns and hunting.
A rebellious "airhead" seeking her place in the world.
The children quickly begin adapting—or failing to adapt—to their new surroundings:
Believing their mother is lonely, the children attempt to find her a suitor. Larry invites , an "old sea dog" he met at a pub, for dinner. The evening is a total disaster as Creech proves to be a lazy, leering houseguest whom Louisa eventually kicks out, famously remarking, "I am astonished that nobody has murdered you yet".
finds a local girl to pursue, though he is later shocked to find her in the arms of another. Disastrous Matchmaking
At Larry's suggestion, the family sells their furniture and travels to Corfu, arriving nearly penniless.
finds a kindred spirit in Dr. Theo Stephanides , a local nature enthusiast who encourages his scientific interests.
Life in England is a "domestic pressure-cooker". The children are all struggling in their own ways: A failed estate agent and aspiring novelist. Leslie (18): Obsessed with guns and hunting.
A rebellious "airhead" seeking her place in the world.
