In 1935, beleaguered Bournemouth mother Louisa Durrell decides to uproot her problematic family and build a new life on the Greek island of Corfu. However, they soon find that island life presents its own problems.

Theo and his neighbour Sven must put their rudimentary medical skills to the test when Larry Durrell falls dangerously ill. Spiros brings the family some good news that may ease their financial worries.

Margo takes great pride in her new job at the surgery, but realises where her greatest talent lies. Louisa wonders if she's made a mistake bringing her family to Corfu when Gerry befriends a convict.

Leslie is accused of armed robbery, forcing Louisa to take drastic action to save him. Margo takes a shine to a gardener at the Villa and the family realise the extent of Gerry's passion for animals.

The family are visited by a domineering aunt who voices her disapproval of the whole family when Larry's girlfriend visits. Sven makes Louisa an offer, Margo falls in love and Gerry acquires some owlets.

As the Durrells prepare for a celebration, Margo is determined to persuade the reclusive Countess Mavrodaki to attend. Sven makes a good impression and Gerry considers releasing his animals into the wild.

Feeling the financial pinch, Louisa tries to raise money at market and attracts the attention of a visiting English gent. Gerry comes up with a plan to breed otters. Leslie accidentally shoots Roger.

Larry's novel is being published in England, but his mother is more concerned with baking food for the market. Leslie decides to launch his own business after hearing how Pavlos makes his own liquor.

Louisa is struggling to adapt to Larry moving out, making her conscious of the fact that all of her children will one day leave home. She throws caution to the wind embarking on a relationship with Hugh.

Larry returns to the family villa due to mumps, but even that doesn't put off a visit from overbearing Aunt Hermione. She is accompanied by a medium who claims to have made contact with Louisa's late husband.

Hugh organises a cricket match to bring everyone together. Spiro tells Louisa that she has terrible taste in men. Larry finds that Vasilia wants to advance their relationship faster than expected.

When Lugaretzia's daughter goes into labour Larry is sent to fetch Dr. Petrides, but he has his hands full delivering his own child. Theo and Gerry make a discovery at the den. Margo is delighted two men are fighting over her.

The family discover Leslie has three girlfriends, Louisa comes up with an idea to help him choose one of them. Gerry adds to his animal collection, Larry injures his leg and Aunt Hermione arrives in Corfu to stay permanently.

After Larry discovers Aunt Hermione has died in her sleep she is given a bizarre memorial service organized by Margo before Louisa and Larry escort the body back to England. Leslie is shocked to learn that he has impregnated Daphne, one of his former girlfriends, and makes a compromise when her father demands a shotgun wedding though Margo finds herself succumbing to the persistent Zoltan.

Louisa and her staid cousins attend Aunt Hermione's funeral in rainy Bournemouth, which Larry misses, staying with a group of Bohemian artists - including author Henry Miller - in London. Louisa decides to follow him and soon finds herself a centre of attention before the couple return to Corfu. Here they find that Gerry has rescued an ill-treated donkey and newly-appointed policeman Leslie's attempt to ward off marauders has nearly ruined Margo's relationship with Zoltan.

Larry brings home a royal guest from a trip to Athens. Louisa is delighted to have a prince staying but finds herself with a less welcome guest - Captain Creech. Gerry has an interview with a local school that divides the two house-guests.

Spiros is besotted with a glamorous Italian family who've recently arrived on the island, leaving Louisa jealous of her new neighbours. Margo is entranced by their eldest daughter. Larry joins the fire service and Gerry falls in love.

Louisa throws a party for Gerry's thirteenth birthday but it is a staid affair and Gerry does not appreciate the children's games, railing at his mother before storming out. Spiros is also unhappy as his wife has left him and Dr Petrides is fed up with the guests demanding he diagnoses their ailments. Larry livens matters up with a conga and, despite a mosquito infestation, the evening ends on a reconciliatory note.

Louisa is a little alarmed by the arrival on nudist author Henry Miller on the island and concerned for Spiros, who is neglecting himself,. She determines to bring him out of his self-imposed isolation. The whole family is outraged when Sven is imprisoned for homosexuality but Louisa devises a way to free him before cousin Basil turns up with less than good news about Aunt Hermione's will.

Wanting to avoid his depressingly empty house, Spiros spends most of his time at the Durrells' home. Louisa is not complaining, she just wants him to be happy and the two become closer. In the town, Larry meets Elena, a beautiful, exotic young woman who, along with her friend, the bearded woman, happen to be part of the travelling circus. Elena reveals she is a contortionist and after she performs some of her moves, Larry falls quickly in love. Keen to get involved, Louisa and Spiros help the circus drum up business whilst Margo starts to rehearse a very risky act and Gerry makes sure the animals are being treated well. With the magic of the circus rubbing off on the whole family, will it work its charm on Louisa and Spiros?

Louisa has opened the doors of the villa as a boarding house and Basil and two Australian dancers have become official guests. To save money, the girls instantly move into Larry's room - much to his delight - but it's soon clear that Basil has become the most persnickety guest ever. The family warm to mysterious new guest Lazaros Vangelatos. Meanwhile, Gerry acquires a new pet in the form of Ulysses the owl and proclaims he is going to open a zoo and feeling she needs more from her life, Margo embarks on a new project to work as a hairdresser.

Louisa finds herself fending off unexpected romantic advances. Leslie's arranged hunt for new guest, Colonel Ribbindane, doesn't quite go to plan when his past revisits him. Theo acquires a surprising housemate.

Louisa's plan for a family picnic to Kalami goes awry when she inadvertently invites Spiros's wife. The Durrells are surprised to discover Captain Creech's new business venture. Leslie runs into trouble when he crosses Corfiot fishermen. Margo quickly finds her feet in sleepy Dorset much to the worry of Prue and Geoffrey.

With the house guests getting ever more rowdy, Louisa worries about the villa's reputation, but Spiros's increasing presence at the villa continues to delight her. Margo finds a surprising way to bond with Maud, while Gerry realizes he has feelings for Galini.

The King of Greece is to visit Corfu and the Durrells are keen to be part of the welcoming committee. Meanwhile, things between Spiros and Louisa get cozy.

With storm clouds gathering, the island realises it can no longer ignore the rumblings of war just as it looks as though the Durrells may have found their happy ending.

The family are visited by a domineering aunt who voices her disapproval of the whole family when Larry's girlfriend visits. Sven makes Louisa an offer, Margo falls in love and Gerry acquires some owlets.

In 1935, beleaguered Bournemouth mother Louisa Durrell decides to uproot her problematic family and build a new life on the Greek island of Corfu. However, they soon find that island life presents its own problems.

Louisa has opened the doors of the villa as a boarding house and Basil and two Australian dancers have become official guests. To save money, the girls instantly move into Larry's room - much to his delight - but it's soon clear that Basil has become the most persnickety guest ever. The family warm to mysterious new guest Lazaros Vangelatos. Meanwhile, Gerry acquires a new pet in the form of Ulysses the owl and proclaims he is going to open a zoo and feeling she needs more from her life, Margo embarks on a new project to work as a hairdresser.

Wanting to avoid his depressingly empty house, Spiros spends most of his time at the Durrells' home. Louisa is not complaining, she just wants him to be happy and the two become closer. In the town, Larry meets Elena, a beautiful, exotic young woman who, along with her friend, the bearded woman, happen to be part of the travelling circus. Elena reveals she is a contortionist and after she performs some of her moves, Larry falls quickly in love. Keen to get involved, Louisa and Spiros help the circus drum up business whilst Margo starts to rehearse a very risky act and Gerry makes sure the animals are being treated well. With the magic of the circus rubbing off on the whole family, will it work its charm on Louisa and Spiros?

With storm clouds gathering, the island realises it can no longer ignore the rumblings of war just as it looks as though the Durrells may have found their happy ending.

Spiros is besotted with a glamorous Italian family who've recently arrived on the island, leaving Louisa jealous of her new neighbours. Margo is entranced by their eldest daughter. Larry joins the fire service and Gerry falls in love.

Larry returns to the family villa due to mumps, but even that doesn't put off a visit from overbearing Aunt Hermione. She is accompanied by a medium who claims to have made contact with Louisa's late husband.

Louisa and her staid cousins attend Aunt Hermione's funeral in rainy Bournemouth, which Larry misses, staying with a group of Bohemian artists - including author Henry Miller - in London. Louisa decides to follow him and soon finds herself a centre of attention before the couple return to Corfu. Here they find that Gerry has rescued an ill-treated donkey and newly-appointed policeman Leslie's attempt to ward off marauders has nearly ruined Margo's relationship with Zoltan.

Leslie is accused of armed robbery, forcing Louisa to take drastic action to save him. Margo takes a shine to a gardener at the Villa and the family realise the extent of Gerry's passion for animals.

Louisa is struggling to adapt to Larry moving out, making her conscious of the fact that all of her children will one day leave home. She throws caution to the wind embarking on a relationship with Hugh.