The Durrells, you can’t help but love this show. The first was in 1987 and starred the legendary Brian Blessed and the second, which I loved, was in 2005 and starred my beloved Matthew Goode and the incredibly talented Russell Tovey. Read our community guidelines in full I do hope you get the chance to watch it before it disappears. I loved the 1987 My Family and Other Animals and I got a lovely hardback copy of the book that year. They wesr them outside and inside. So decedant! Daisy lives in south London. I mean, we all know how much I love 1930s fashions! Heavy, wild vertical patterns. Enjoy the rest of the series.I am green with envy for Gerald’s hat.
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These are all usually worn in and around the house but she also has some stunning dresses that are clearly for a more smart look.The two above are my absolute favourites and I wish I could find full length shots of both. I am so behind on my Sunday night tv watching! The Durrells arrived in 1935 and remained in Corfu until 1939, when the outbreak of World War II forced most of the family to return to England for safety. Had to down load the trilogy on audible so I can read and knit! xxI’ve just finished watching the1st series on Netflix and Larry wears a really nice looking woolen coat. You knew I couldn’t let this finish without doing a post. She is the wife of the local doctor and assists him in his practice. It’s a really plain skirt apart from the four knife pleats down the centre front. I’ve never made a hat but really want to, it just terrifies me too much. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) (not up for a bikini though)Oh that’s brilliant, I’m glad it’s finally available in America! Here are just a few of the summer style tips to glean from Louisa Durrell...Another vital addition to my holiday wardrobe is the silky scarf, which will act as a neckerchief/headband/bag charm/belt and takes up no space in a suitcase. Keeley Hawes plays Louisa Durrell in 'The Durrels' on ITVKeeley Hawes' character Louisa's printed headscarf is a great summer accessoryLouisa Durrell's midi dresses are a practical wardrobe staple Mrs Durrell's linen skirts are perfect holiday pieces xxxOh no, that’s such a shame! I will go and do it now! Louisa Durrell P olka dots feature heavily in The Durrells’ female characters’ costumes and I’ve been inspired to add the pattern into my own wardrobe as … I can see you wearing a couple of them. Based on the books by Gerald Durrell about his family’s move to Corfu in the 1930s, the show (now in its 4th and final series) is a picturesque portrayal of a simpler time, full of laughter, family adventures and friendship. The Durrell’s don’t have much money, so costume designer Charlotte Holditch dresses Margo has a small handful of garments that she re-wears often, combining them to create swoon-worthy but attainable style. "The Durrells in Corfu" Episode #3.1 (TV Episode 2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For all the time (and it has been a lot) that I’ve spent in the water in my life (more so in my youth), I can confidentially say I’ve never tried that (strange takeaway point from a fashion centered post, i know :)).Hahaha, that’s brilliant! She has an array of separates, some lovely blouses, particularly one that has a double button placket, and a few simple skirts with the odd kick pleat in them. I love them and have wanted a pair for years! Absolutely adore it and *need* to make most of the ladies’ wardrobes from the show.Oh, I’m so glad you get it in America too! Just my kind of humour, the characters are hugely entertaining. The frills of the 1930s had never really appealed to me until I saw this and now I want frills on everything!As a firm lover of the sun, Margo has some fabulous knitted swimming costumes so classic of this era. I look forward to seeing your versions of the clothes.I did read that on your blog and did mean to comment but I got wrapped up in finding out more about the 1year1outfit project and then forgot. The first one in a peach, black, white and lavender Art Deco check print looks like an original 1930s dress. So many of the outfits are way too gorgeous not to make up, aren’t they? Larry either opts for a classic Breton top, perfect for the hot weather, or just doesn’t bother getting dressed at all, but rather walks around in his underwear and dressing gown.Whereas both Leslie, who loves nothing more than going hunting and generally firing his gun, and Gerry, whose fascination with the local wildlife no matter how weird and wonderful, creates a menagerie of new house guests, live in khaki shorts and white or blue shirts.The Durrells has proven a surprise hit for ITV, having brought in a total of 8.2m viewers for the first episode, and has become the most watched ITV drama of 2016. (getting on the boat with his girlfriend near the end of the last episode) Has anyone seen anything similar for sale in retail. Great post about it, Cate! xxThe books are wonderful! Do keep an eye out for it though as I think this is going to be ITV’s new Downton Abbey as it’s proved incredibly successful. She made her acting debut in 2014 on stage in The Crucible and has also appeared in Testament Of Youth. And there are plenty to enjoy, mainly wore by the three female characters of the story.Louisa Durrell, played by the fabulous Keeley Hawes, is the head of the family trying desperately to hold her family together. Yes, that bikini was gorgeous, very racy for those times though. Of course, I couldn’t let the first series of The Durrells finish without exploring the wonderful costumes by Charlotte Holdich on display in this fabulous new show. xxI love Keeley Hawes doing anything set in the 1930s! I want one!I’m glad you liked it! The Durrells (known in North America as The Durrells in Corfu) is a 26-episode British comedy-drama series inspired by Gerald Durrell's three autobiographical books about his family's four years (1935–1939) on the Greek Island of Corfu, which began airing on 3 April 2016 and ended on 12 May 2019.