The Durrells stars Keeley Hawes as Louisa Durrell, Josh Oakes-Rogers as Lawrence Durrell, and Milo Parker as Gerry Durrell, following a British family’s move to Corfu in the 1930s.
Main cast
- Louisa DurrellKeeley Hawes1–4Main
- Lawrence ‘Larry’ DurrellJosh Oakes-Rogers1–4Main
- Gerald ‘Gerry’ DurrellMilo Parker1–4Main
- Margo DurrellDaisy Waterstone1–4Main
- Leslie DurrellCallum Woodhouse1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Spiro ‘Spiros’ HakaiopoulosAlexis Georgoulis1–4Supp
- Theo StephanidesYorgos Karamihos1–4Supp
- LugaretziaAnna Savva1–4Supp
- SvenHugh Skinner1–2Supp
- BasilJeremy Swift1–4Supp
- Countess MavrodakiLeslie Caron1Supp
Guest & voice
- Captain CreechDaniel Lapaine1Guest
- Princesse de BonbonVanessa Redgrave2Guest
- FlorenceKate Sheridan1–2Guest
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About this cast
The Durrells is a British period comedy-drama series that aired on ITV from 2016 to 2019. Based on Gerald Durrell’s autobiographical trilogy, it follows the widowed Louisa Durrell and her four children as they move from England to the Greek island of Corfu in 1935. The show blends humour with family dynamics and stunning scenery.
FAQs
Who plays Louisa Durrell in The Durrells?
Louisa Durrell is played by Keeley Hawes.
Is The Durrells based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on Gerald Durrell’s autobiographical trilogy ‘My Family and Other Animals’, ‘Birds, Beasts, and Relatives’, and ‘The Garden of the Gods’.
How many seasons of The Durrells are there?
There are 4 seasons, airing from 2016 to 2019.
Where was The Durrells filmed?
The series was filmed on location in Corfu, Greece, and at various studios in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026