The Durrells in Corfu : the complete first season [videorecording] / written by Simon Nye ; directed by Steve Barron and Roger Goldby ; producer, Christopher Hall ; a co-production of Sid Gentle Films Ltd. and Masterpiece for ITV.
Based on author and naturalist Gerald Durrell's much-loved Corfu trilogy of novels, The Durrells sees impoverished but sparky widow Louisa Durrell make the radical decision to leave 1930s England in hopes of a better life for her children. As Louisa relocates her reluctant brood to a dilapidated house in the Greek sun, the Durrells face a whole new set of challenges as they meet new friends, rivals, lovers, and animals.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781627899062
- ISBN: 1627899065
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 292 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full UK-length edition.
- Distributor: [Alexandria, VA] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from disc surface. Based on The Corfu Trilogy by Gerald Durrell. Special features: Behind the scenes; The adaptation; Who are the Durrells? |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc One. Episodes 1-3 -- Disc Two. Episodes 4-6 -- Disc Two. Includes special features. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Composer, Ruth Barrett ; production designer, Stevie Herbert ; costume designer, Charlotte Holdich. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Keeley Hawes, Josh O'Connor, Milo Parker, Daisy Waterstone, Callum Woodhouse, Alexis Georgoulis, Yorgos Karamihos, Anna Savva, Leslie Caron, Ulric Von Der Esch. |
| Date/Time and Place of an Event Note: | Originally broadcast on television in Great Britain in 2016 on ITV. Edited episodes originally broadcast on television in the United States on PBS in 2016 as a part of the television program Masterpiece Theater. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC region 1, widescreen presentation; stereo. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | In English; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
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| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Fiction television programs. Television programs. Film adaptations. |
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Available copies
- 27 of 28 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 28 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD DUR S.1 (Text) | 37810435357461 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD DUR S1 2DISC (Text) | 37810435334064 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Based on author and naturalist Gerald Durrell's much-loved Corfu trilogy of novels, The Durrells sees impoverished but sparky widow Louisa Durrell make the radical decision to leave 1930s England in hopes of a better life for her children. As Louisa relocates her reluctant brood to a dilapidated house in the Greek sun, the Durrells face a whole new set of challenges as they meet new friends, rivals, lovers, and animals.
