TV series
My Family and Other Animals
1987, English.
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
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1987
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Episode 10
Aired 19 December 1987
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 17 October 1987
- Last aired
- 19 December 1987
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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What My Family and Other Animals is based on
My Family and Other Animals is based on My Family and Other Animals, a 1956 memoir or autobiography by Gerald Durrell, published by Rupert Hart-Davis.
Memoir or autobiography · 1956
My Family and Other Animals
By Gerald Durrell
Published by Rupert Hart-Davis
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My Family and Other Animals: quick answers
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How many seasons of My Family and Other Animals are there?
My Family and Other Animals has 1 season and 10 episodes.
Is My Family and Other Animals finished?
Yes. My Family and Other Animals ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
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My Family and Other Animals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Family and Other Animals is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like My Family and Other Animals?
If you liked My Family and Other Animals, try Seeking Persephone, Perception, Agatha Christie's Marple.
What is My Family and Other Animals based on?
My Family and Other Animals is based on My Family and Other Animals, a 1956 memoir or autobiography by Gerald Durrell, published by Rupert Hart-Davis.