In 1935, beleaguered mother Louisa Durrell uproots her four children to build a new life in the island of Corfu - will they survive in this untamed paradise?
The Durrells are settling into island life, but when Larry falls dangerously ill, the responsibility to save him falls on Theo and handsome neighbour Sven.
Margo takes pride in her new position at the surgery, but a chance encounter with a recluse highlights her real talent.
The family realise how passionate Gerry is about animals when he turns his bedroom into a Centre for Scientific Learning and Margo's head is turned by an attractive gardener.
Love is in the air, but is that enough to distract the Durrells from the imminent arrival of domineering Aunt Hermione?
As the family prepares for celebrations, Sven endures a grilling by his potential new family and passes with flying colours.
To raise funds, Louisa sells homemade food and attracts an Englishman, but his former lover threatens the family's idyllic existence.
Larry is upset that no one has read his latest novel, so in a bid to make amends, Louisa decides to arrange a reading evening.
Celebrating her birthday motivates Louisa to adopt a more youthful look. Gerry has a bewildering time with Kralefsky.
When Aunt Hermione arrives in Corfu with a friend who claims to be a medium, the Durrells hold a seance to see if Louisa can be reunited with her late husband.
Sparring for Louisa's attention, Hugh and Spiros decide to hold a cricket match between the Greeks and the Brits.
Hugh poses a life-changing question to Louisa, only to find himself a victim of Vasilia's jealousy.
Enjoy our quick round-up of the story so far ahead of the new series, Season 3, starting soon.
When the family learn that Leslie has three girlfriends, Louisa decides to help him choose which one to pick.
Louisa and Larry are both devastated to find that one of their dearest relatives has passed away in their sleep.
Larry travels with Louisa to Bournemouth, only to fall in with a group of modern and bohemian artists in London.
Larry brings a friend to stay with the Durrells, only to invite a drunken Captain Creech too. Meanwhile, Louisa is concerned about Gerry's education.
Louisa becomes jealous of Spiros spending time with a new Italian family who have arrived on the island.
The family plan a party to celebrate Gerry's 13th birthday, but they are forced to hold it inside when a plague of mosquitoes descends.
Larry's invitation to Henry Miller to visit Corfu backfires, as Louisa finds it more than a little awkward.
Spiros and Louisa become closer, while Larry is drawn to Elena, a beautiful, exotic young woman who is part of a travelling circus.
Louisa throws herself into running her boarding house, but mysterious guest Lazaros Vangelatos places the villa under police scrutiny.
Louisa finds herself fending off unexpected romanctic advances. Leslie's arranged hunt for new guest, Colonel Ribbindane, doesn't quite go to plan when his past revisits him.
Louisa meets Spiros' wife for the first time, and invites her to join the family on a trip to visit Larry in Kalami. However, the journey ends badly when their picnic is eaten by hungry animals, and Larry turns out to have left the island for Paris. As tensions rise, they seek the help of a local bar owner, who has a special gift for Gerry. Meanwhile, Margo brings a touch of the continent to Prue and Geoffrey's Dorset home.
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 realises 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. Things get cosy between Spiros and Louisa.
With storm clouds gathering, the islanders realise they can no longer ignore the rumblings of war, just as it looks as though the Durrells have found their happy ending. Larry marks his return by throwing an audacious play for the locals, but there are surprises for every member of the family.
Keeley Hawes, Josh O'Connor, Milo Parker, Daisy Waterstone, Callum Woodhouse, and director Roger Goldby introduce the complex and quirky characters of the Durrell family.
Keeley Hawes presents a look at the true story behind the drama series, revealing what the four Durrell siblings and their mother did when their time living on Corfu came to an end. The programme reveals stories of African expeditions, international celebrity, and the establishment of a zoo dedicated to saving endangered species.
