ABKCO Records has released the original theme song for the ITV original series The Durrells. The track is written by Ruth Barrett (Harry Brown, Toast, Hunted, Critical). The theme is now available to download as a single on Amazon. The Durrells is created by Simon Nye and stars Keeley Hawes, Josh O’Connor, Callum Woodhouse, Daisy Waterstone and Milo Parker. The drama based on Gerald Durrell’s trilogy of memoirs tell the story of Louisa Durrell who makes a radical change and uproots her four unruly children from Bournemouth, England to start a new life in Corfu in the 1930s. The show premiered earlier this year in the UK on ITV and will return for a second season next year. No word yet on a domestic premiere date.
‘The Durrells’ Theme Song Released
Posted: May 6, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: ITV, Ruth Barrett, The Durrells
A rip-off of Penguin Cafe Orchestra
I just went to listen to the Penguin song. I don’t hear the similarity at all.
Absolutely correct in fact Still Life at The Penguin Cafe
Most definitely!! We love the Durrells and the music works so well with it. I’ve also been a big fan of Simon Jeffes and The Penguin Cafe Orchestra since the 80’s when they first hit the scene. I wonder if his son, who carried the mantel over the years since Simon Jeffes passed away, has said anything? Curious coincidence is that Steve Nye produced the PCO and Simon Nye is the writer for the Durrells. Couldn’t find any connection. Maybe royalties were paid? I would like to hear Ms Barrett side of the story!!
No interest in the Durrells, but commented while my wife was watching – music sounds exactly like Penguin Cafe Orchestra.