If you have read The Durrells of Corfu he states that he owes his Brother Lawrence for the compassion of writing books. Such an amazing extraordinary humble Zoologist. RIP Gerald Durrell.
What a hero! I've followed Gerald since I was 8 or 9 years old. Read every one of books. And the books of his wives, brother, sister. I'm now in my 60's and how I grieved when he passed away. He is still an inspiration to me.
His passion is clear to us all especially when he once referred to some big cats as 'These lovely creatures (as he strokes a big cat) are killed for their furs to make coats for rather unlovely women!' Very true.
My mum started me off with the Gerald Durrell set of books I'd often pick off the bookshelf to look at. I absolutely love anything Durrell and being potty about animals this film is very emotional a wonderful keepsake to watch. It's uplifting and shows what an incredible man he was to be so way infront with conservation. Without Gerald Durrell a great number of endangered species wouldn't exist today. Thank you, incredible.
I was lucky to have met my hero, not once, but twice. The first time at a reception at Jersey in May, 1989, and then again in London in 1991, I think,at the Natural History Museum at the book signing for his last book “The Aye Aye and I”. He is responsible for my life-long interest in wildlife, thanks to his wonderfully funny books, and my interest in conservation
I was walking towards my car which was parked in the garden when a lady in a jip stopped and started talking to me in english. "I am looking for Chrysida villa, I am Gerald Durrells' second wife". It was astonishing how it happened and the most astonishing thing was that opposite my garden there was a hill with pine trees with a villa built amongst them. Apparently the Durrells lived in that villa years ago. We walked up the hill together, so I had the chance to see the huge house. The most amazing thing of all was that in Mon Repos where Prince Philip was born and with whom I have been coresponding, there is a framed picture of the design of a villa which I had no idea that belonged to the house on the hill in Chrysida area opposite my house.
The man was a giant... a beautiful one! He also wrote on of the most eerie and haunting horror short stories: the Entrance. As a child, after reading that story I never dared look into mirrors at night!
I’m sad I missed learning from this lovely man when he was alive, and have only learned of him from watching the PBS series Durrells in Corfu and reading his books. Thank you for sharing this documentary.
There was also another movie that was made on the Durrell's and a t.v. series too The movie and series is called My family and the Animals...not a bad movie/series...!! Not quite as elegant as the Durrell's in Corfu but has the same story line with a different cast....
Gerald Durrell you were an amazing man. Definitely world famous and so deserved of all the recognition you achieved. A caring man of conservation, a lover of wildlife and a loving family man. Outstanding author of books. Your life in Corfu was significant in your life, not only for the beginning of caring for animals and wildlife, but making you a number one author with the book My Family and other animals which has also been made into several movies and the massively popular and ratings winner 'The Durrells of Corfu' which lasted four series. Your dream of providing a home for preserving animals was finally realised with the opening of Jersey Zoo. You had a richly deserved OBE and the same day being surprised by Eamomn Andrews for 'This is your Life'. The boy from Bournemouth and Corfu to a man of the highest distinction for the fantastic work you achieved as a conservationist.
I would like to hope that all his work was not in vain, but the world is a much more greedy, self-centered, uncaring place with far too many humans. Things are not going to get better for wild animals. Every country should have such a facility as his. The UN should mandate it!!!.
Reading one of his books....i.n which in my latest chapter read he's returned to Corfu after 20 some years !!!!( I haven't been back to Corfu(Kerkyra) since 1972... aching to go back ever since we had "Durrells in Corfu"on our local PBS's !!! Thanks for sharing with us ITV..
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, #henrycavill ! Especially for introducing Gerald Durell to me💗 I'm enjoying learning about him and what an amazing person he was 💗 Stay well and keep xo Stay well and keep safe!
gerald was well known for his books, and he was amazing. i am glad that the serie has made people more aware of his work and life style! i am glad for one of the reasons i was privalaged to live in Jersey. But unfortunately Jersey now only thinks of capitalism and materialism.
i am dutch but lived in Jersey, come and join my channel charlies angel tarot and meet me in real life i would love to meet u as you love animals and people
The best bit was when Jambo stood over the kid. In 'The Stationary Ark' Mr. D relates when Jambo was introduced to Nandi, (love story) so to see him here was bliss. Got into reading at college, 'my family and other animals' was on the list. Never stopped reading since, Mr. D is a joy to read.
Wonderful documentary, have watched this several times. Recently uploaded to my channel two 1976 documentaries on Lawrence Durrell in Corfu and Aegean Islands.
dont agree with evolutionay biology, but the marvel and miracles of the vastness of crated genious is indeed sttaggering, Gerald trulyn exuded this wonder and awe!
Where do l begin? An intro from Sir David A and help from 2 gentlemen l HUGELY admired & miss, Sir David Niven & Jimmy Stewart!! There are so many wonderful things & surprizing new facts l hadn't known before, even though I watched "The Stationary Ark" when l was a kid. Now at 60, I most of my viewing is still UK shows, so l LOVED "The Durrells Of Corfu", but I was a few episodes in before l realized it was about Gerald Durrell's childhood years in Greece, where ut all started...duh!🤦lol. Anyways l will be rewatching this, my son will love it too I'm sure!👍l am also writing that address down at the end! 👍💖🐾🌈🇨🇦☘️
I'm conflicted in my feelings towards Gerald Durrell's conservation methods. I agree of course, with his efforts and concern for their welfare and continuing healthy existence but I disagree aggressively with his going into the wild, capturing various wildlife and condemning them to captivity, either stuffing them in cages or selling them to people who abuse and neglect them. His actions are selfish. I love animals too but I hate zoos. Very few of them are adequate to house properly all the animals kept in them. A miserable existence to be sure. Gerald's energy would be better spent working towards saving those animals natural homes. Course I realize that's futile because money is king in the world, not the welfare of living beings, even humans. Gerald was doing what he could and what he felt was right. He cared and I love and respect him for that.
You can dislike his methods but he did save dozens of species from extinction and his methods of doing it are responsible for hundreds of other species being saved by zoos.
Any chance of digging up Stationary Ark? That TV show seems to be like a ghost, nobody has copies of it, at least not that they've been able to share on youtube.
I echo John Davies remark below and add that he became a dedicated and respected wildlife biologist who spent his life promoting ecology, the preservation of endangered species and educating others.
Yes he was cruel, he was also cruel when he chased a hippopotamus along the river and shot it for fun. Read some of the biographies on him and his brother and see the other side to him and his family: a very unpleasant side.
@@laurajay1571 Agree that zoos are not ideal. However it is a catch-22 situation. Wild life habitats are not ideal either. Loss of natural habitat due to de-forestation, drought, floods, fires or farming, and poaching, and subsequent dwindling opportunity to breed naturally, are the biggest threats to life in the wild. At least in a controlled environment there is a better chance to maintain breeding at a survivable level. There are many grand open range refuges for elephants, wild cats, simians etc, that provide as natural environments as possible while still protecting the species and providing more care than is possible in the real wild. Ideally there should be balance, but in this reality ideal is rarely achievable.
Do you realise that in the wild their habitats are being destroyed. I would rather have them in the wild too ,but they can't live of what little they have left forever@@laurajay1571
If you have read The Durrells of Corfu he states that he owes his Brother Lawrence for the compassion of writing books. Such an amazing extraordinary humble Zoologist. RIP Gerald Durrell.
What a hero! I've followed Gerald since I was 8 or 9 years old. Read every one of books. And the books of his wives, brother, sister. I'm now in my 60's and how I grieved when he passed away. He is still an inspiration to me.
Durrell *and* Attenborough - what a treat!
I'm girl from Ukraine, wrote from hubby phon, Jerry my best writer, amazing Person
His passion is clear to us all especially when he once referred to some big cats as 'These lovely creatures (as he strokes a big cat) are killed for their furs to make coats for rather unlovely women!' Very true.
My mum started me off with the Gerald Durrell set of books I'd often pick off the bookshelf to look at. I absolutely love anything Durrell and being potty about animals this film is very emotional a wonderful keepsake to watch. It's uplifting and shows what an incredible man he was to be so way infront with conservation. Without Gerald Durrell a great number of endangered species wouldn't exist today. Thank you, incredible.
One of the greats.
I was lucky to have met my hero, not once, but twice. The first time at a reception at Jersey in May, 1989, and then again in London in 1991, I think,at the Natural History Museum at the book signing for his last book “The Aye Aye and I”. He is responsible for my life-long interest in wildlife, thanks to his wonderfully funny books, and my interest in conservation
Lucky you
Gorgeous Man Gerald ❤ May he rest in peace
So sad when he died. Wonderful writer. Interesting life. An absolute delight in every way.
I was walking towards my car which was parked in the garden when a lady in a jip stopped and started talking to me in english. "I am looking for Chrysida villa, I am Gerald Durrells' second wife". It was astonishing how it happened and the most astonishing thing was that opposite my garden there was a hill with pine trees with a
villa built amongst them. Apparently the Durrells lived in that villa years ago. We walked up the hill together, so
I had the chance to see the huge house. The most amazing thing of all was that in Mon Repos where Prince Philip was born and with whom I have been coresponding, there is a framed picture of the design of a villa which I had no idea that belonged to the house on the hill in Chrysida area opposite my house.
...corresponding...., sorry
I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to learn about Gerald and his family. I wish I lived in Corfu!💓 Loved the show. The Durrells in Corfu!
Brandy Life in Corfu has nothing to do with the series. The series is just a fairy tale.
The man was a giant... a beautiful one! He also wrote on of the most eerie and haunting horror short stories: the Entrance. As a child, after reading that story I never dared look into mirrors at night!
I’m sad I missed learning from this lovely man when he was alive, and have only learned of him from watching the PBS series Durrells in Corfu and reading his books. Thank you for sharing this documentary.
read his books and look under lawrence he was amazing too
There was also another movie that was made on the Durrell's and a t.v. series too The movie and series is called My family and the Animals...not a bad movie/series...!! Not quite as elegant as the Durrell's in Corfu but has the same story line with a different cast....
David I was there and almost played in that other series which was superb and I met the actors.
I also played in the new one.
This documentary was uploaded by ITV which made The Durrells for 4 series. All PBS did was broadcast it but suddenly it's "a PBS show". Americans!
@@CharliesAngelTarot a ver si me puedes ayudar a los
Gerald Durrell you were an amazing man. Definitely world famous and so deserved of all the recognition you achieved. A caring man of conservation, a lover of wildlife and a loving family man. Outstanding author of books. Your life in Corfu was significant in your life, not only for the beginning of caring for animals and wildlife, but making you a number one author with the book My Family and other animals which has also been made into several movies and the massively popular and ratings winner 'The Durrells of Corfu' which lasted four series. Your dream of providing a home for preserving animals was finally realised with the opening of Jersey Zoo. You had a richly deserved OBE and the same day being surprised by Eamomn Andrews for 'This is your Life'. The boy from Bournemouth and Corfu to a man of the highest distinction for the fantastic work you achieved as a conservationist.
Greatest man in the world. I love His books.
love love respect mr Durell♥
It was really thrilling to see so many legendaries in one show.
Thank you soooo much for putting this farewell footage on line.
GD is missed terribly, the world turned into a much gloomier place without him...
His wonderful work lives on, however- I've been a member of the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust nearly all my life. We can all help.
I would like to hope that all his work was not in vain, but the world is a much more greedy, self-centered, uncaring place with far too many humans. Things are not going to get better for wild animals. Every country should have such a facility as his. The UN should mandate it!!!.
Reading one of his books....i.n which in my latest chapter read he's returned to Corfu after 20 some years !!!!( I haven't been back to Corfu(Kerkyra) since 1972... aching to go back ever since we had "Durrells in Corfu"on our local PBS's !!!
Thanks for sharing with us ITV..
47:35
Such a prophetic statement.
Everyone in the world needs to hear this and make it stick
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, #henrycavill ! Especially for introducing Gerald Durell to me💗
I'm enjoying learning about him and what an amazing person he was 💗
Stay well and keep xo
Stay well and keep safe!
It's ALL GOD'S MIRACLE .
GOD'S GRACE
I love it ,the series and Gerald Durrell ,
Read Durrell's remarks about the kakapo; that's what brought me here. Alas, drink took him many years before we had to lose him.
gerald was well known for his books, and he was amazing. i am glad that the serie has made people more aware of his work and life style! i am glad for one of the reasons i was privalaged to live in Jersey. But unfortunately Jersey now only thinks of capitalism and materialism.
i am dutch but lived in Jersey, come and join my channel charlies angel tarot and meet me in real life i would love to meet u as you love animals and people
The best bit was when Jambo stood over the kid. In 'The Stationary Ark' Mr. D relates when Jambo was introduced to Nandi, (love story) so to see him here was bliss. Got into reading at college, 'my family and other animals' was on the list. Never stopped reading since, Mr. D is a joy to read.
This was my lesson.... quarantine online class....👍thanks
Critically endangered species need our help desperately.Everything is related.
What with our POTUS determined to destroy the environment and his son shooting animals. you're not kidding!
Thank you so much for this!
Three Singles to a adventure. love it
I have a tattoo of Gerry's drawing at the end.
Wonderful documentary, have watched this several times. Recently uploaded to my channel two 1976 documentaries on Lawrence Durrell in Corfu and Aegean Islands.
dont agree with evolutionay biology, but the marvel and miracles of the vastness of crated genious is indeed sttaggering, Gerald trulyn exuded this wonder and awe!
Where do l begin? An intro from Sir David A and help from 2 gentlemen l HUGELY admired & miss, Sir David Niven & Jimmy Stewart!! There are so many wonderful things & surprizing new facts l hadn't known before, even though I watched "The Stationary Ark" when l was a kid. Now at 60, I most of my viewing is still UK shows, so l LOVED "The Durrells Of Corfu", but I was a few episodes in before l realized it was about Gerald Durrell's childhood years in Greece, where ut all started...duh!🤦lol. Anyways l will be rewatching this, my son will love it too I'm sure!👍l am also writing that address down at the end! 👍💖🐾🌈🇨🇦☘️
He is very simple and My kids are complex
41:50 aww
i would love to me all the viewers of itv as i am home sick sometimes .
I'm conflicted in my feelings towards Gerald Durrell's conservation methods. I agree of course, with his efforts and concern for their welfare and continuing healthy existence but I disagree aggressively with his going into the wild, capturing various wildlife and condemning them to captivity, either stuffing them in cages or selling them to people who abuse and neglect them. His actions are selfish. I love animals too but I hate zoos. Very few of them are adequate to house properly all the animals kept in them. A miserable existence to be sure. Gerald's energy would be better spent working towards saving those animals natural homes. Course I realize that's futile because money is king in the world, not the welfare of living beings, even humans. Gerald was doing what he could and what he felt was right. He cared and I love and respect him for that.
You can dislike his methods but he did save dozens of species from extinction and his methods of doing it are responsible for hundreds of other species being saved by zoos.
Any chance of digging up Stationary Ark? That TV show seems to be like a ghost, nobody has copies of it, at least not that they've been able to share on youtube.
Search for "The Stationary Ark"
Brown fingers--- Radagast the Brown?
French toast
Good intentions led to cages.
where is the SOUND? hummm
I'm reading his book "my family and other animals ". Was he not cruel collecting animals and eggs etc .
I echo John Davies remark below and add that he became a dedicated and respected wildlife biologist who spent his life promoting ecology, the preservation of endangered species and educating others.
Zoos are not the way to protect endangered species, we must protect them in their natural habitat. Their habitats cannot be recreated in a zoo
Yes he was cruel, he was also cruel when he chased a hippopotamus along the river and shot it for fun. Read some of the biographies on him and his brother and see the other side to him and his family: a very unpleasant side.
@@laurajay1571 Agree that zoos are not ideal. However it is a catch-22 situation. Wild life habitats are not ideal either. Loss of natural habitat due to de-forestation, drought, floods, fires or farming, and poaching, and subsequent dwindling opportunity to breed naturally, are the biggest threats to life in the wild. At least in a controlled environment there is a better chance to maintain breeding at a survivable level.
There are many grand open range refuges for elephants, wild cats, simians etc, that provide as natural environments as possible while still protecting the species and providing more care than is possible in the real wild.
Ideally there should be balance, but in this reality ideal is rarely achievable.
Do you realise that in the wild their habitats are being destroyed.
I would rather have them in the wild too ,but they can't live of what little they have left forever@@laurajay1571
Ann should practice what she preaches
Ray G what do you mean?
Princess Anne