I’m not a TV watcher. It’s very, very rare that we turn on our TV and then it’s usually for Masterpiece Theatre. But it’s been months and months since I’ve looked at it.
And then, last week, a friend asked if I was watching
The Durrells in Corfu on PBS
Because I had already missed two weeks/episodes, I went to ITunes to buy the series. Then, somehow, I got to the main PBS page. Do you know,if you make a donation (either at one time or, as I did as a monthly sponsor) you have access to ALL of PBS?
It’s sort of like subscribing to Netflix.
So, I’ve watched and been totally entranced with the Durrell family. It’s a wonderful, wonderful series.
Wanting to know more about how Lawrence Durrell, the writer, actually fits into this I did some background research. In this series he is the eldest brother who arrives on Corfu with his Mother and his siblings. In “real life” he and his wife were already there when, in 1935, his Mother and his three siblings arrived.
The series is based on Gerald (the youngest sibling) Durrell’s trilogy, “My Family and Other Animals.” Gerry, in the TV series, is absolutely captivating!
I’ve watched 3 of the 6 episodes and will be SO sorry when it ends!
As an aside: I was very surprised to hear the last name pronounced
duh-rel
(sorry, that’s the closest I can come to visualizing the correct syllable emphasis!)
In our house we have always, ALWAYS, pronounced it
du-rel
What about you?
Back to the PBS site:
HERE is the home page for PBS TV.
I’ve yet to watch Poldark, so am looking forward to that! And let’s hope
Grantchester comes back very soon…
The time changed today and now, at 5:30, it’s so dark. I love the light mornings but the end of day is hard in the dark.
I’ve been watching the Du-rels too. Poldark is not to my taste, but I’m holding my breath for Granchester.
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We’ve been watching this series as well…and loving it. And also have always pronounced the name Dur-RELL. Lots of Dur-RELLS where I grew up on the east coast of Canada.. and no DUR-rells:)
Thanks for confirming that, Sue!!!
Libby- I too am watching The Durrells in Corfu and just love it-am also a HUGE fan of “Poldark” and really almost everything on PBS and Masterpiece Theater. As you can tell I watch way more TV than you-guess I should cut back.
ok, have to start Poldark. I watched “Mercy Street” Episode 1 last night and liked it. There are at least two seasons, so I’ll be busy!
We’ve found the choices on TV pretty dismal – even HGTV which I used to watch lacks much variety. We watch a lot of movies on Netflix mixed with documentaries & baseball for the mister. I’ll have to. Heck out this series.
Cyndi: Yep, pretty dismal pickings so this is a breath of fresh air! Let me know if you come across anything good! I only watch on my laptop…
Alice: Yes, did you, or Castle write Peter? I’ll check it out. He never, ever watches anything at all either TV or streaming!!!
I am really enjoying the Durrells, and I’ve been a fan of PBS/BBC/Masterpiece series for years. However, I am not happy with the overly dramatic direction that many of their productions have taken. In my opinion, the real substance and character development have suffered, and it looks a little more like American tv. But, maybe that’s just me….
Always enjoy your blog:)
Paula
Love your blog, Libby. Don’t tell anyone, but I don’t even have a TV at the moment! I have always thought dishwashers were a far higher priority. Look forward to seeing some of your design ideas here.
Welcome Janna! Oh….I love that you don’t even have a TV. Well, we don’t have a clothes dryer! I am loving reading your blog and want to know more about everything there. I am actually thinking of coming over in May to the Chelsea Show, so might write you about it. Are you on Instagram? So many, many of my followers there are British: it’s the gardening interest, I am sure. More later…
How exciting to come over for the Chelsea Flower Show! It is amazing, so long as you don’t mind crowds. Just one word of warning though, if you are keen to see other gardens, the end of May is really too early. Most of the plants at Chelsea have been encouraged along in heated greenhouses whereas our gardens all still look pretty bare at that time. The Hampton Court Flower Show (early July) is really at our absolute peak. Do shout if you have any questions I can help with whilst you are planning your trip though. I am on Instagram but I’ve never really got into it for some reason. I’ll see if I can find you though.
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We’re on the second series of Poldark in the UK (no spoilers!) and it has been rather good. Particularly interesting for me as many of the locations where they film are quite close by.
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Hi Jessica: Alright, I will start the series soon. Right now I am hooked on a very American series, “Mercy Street” about the Civil War. Do you know “Broadchurch”? Another blogger lives in Devon where they’ve been filming the second in the series. Take a look!