house. Gerald Durrell's core collection for his zoo was initially housed in the back garden and garage. Later, Margo had a short-lived marriage with musician Malcolm "Mac" Duncan. She was still enamoured with Greece, so she applied for a job on a Greek cruise ship travelling to the Caribbean that she saw advertised in a newspaper. Death Margaret Durrell died at age 87 on 16 January 2007. Bibliography Whatever Happened to Margo? (1996, ) Portrayals In the BBC 10-part TV series My Family and Other Animals (1987), Margo was played by Sarah-Jane Holm. In the film My Family and Other Animals (2005), Margo was played by Tamzin Merchant. In the ITV 4-season TV series The Durrells (2016–2019), Margo was played by Daisy Waterstone. References English memoirists Gerald Durrell 1920 births 2007 deaths