My Family and Other Animals

My Family and Other Animals

TV-PG1987•5.4/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.4/10(5)

Young Gerald explored his passion for the animal kingdom with his inspirational tutor, Dr Theodore Stephanides. The backdrop was sunshine, happiness and the love and laughter of a doting, slightly eccentric family

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Production

BBS Productions, A+E Global Media, United Telecasters Sydney Limited

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 17, 1987

Last Aired

December 19, 1987

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 1987-10-17

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 1

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 1987-10-24

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 2

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 1987-10-31

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 3

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 1987-11-07

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 4

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 1987-11-14

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 5

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 1987-11-21

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 6

E7

Episode 7

Air date: 1987-11-28

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 7

E8

Episode 8

Air date: 1987-12-05

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 8

E9

Episode 9

Air date: 1987-12-12

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 9

E10

Episode 10

Air date: 1987-12-19

My Family and Other Animals - Episode 10

Cast

Darren Redmayne

Gerry Durrell

Paul Rhys

Paul Rhys

George

Anthony Calf

Anthony Calf

Larry Durrell

Guy Scantlebury

Leslie Durrell

Sarah-Jane Holm

Sarah-Jane Holm

Margo Durrell

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Spiro

Hannah Gordon

Hannah Gordon

Mrs. Durrel

Ken Barrie

Whistling Singing Narrator (voice)

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