Keeley Hawes oozes 1930s chic while filming The Durrells in Corfu

She recently starred in the hit series The Bodyguard which has gripped the nation, leaving viewers desperate to find out the real fate of her character Julia Montague, with many suspecting she is still alive after being caught up in an explosion.

However Keeley Hawes looked worlds away from her role as the Home Secretary as she strolled along the stoney shores in a structured pink dress while filming the fourth and final series of The Durrells in Corfu.

The actress, 42, was recently spotted up to her co-star Alexis Georgoulis during a lavish dinner in Kalami, however she appeared to be filming scenes without him on this occasion.

Keeley’s 1930’s number was enhanced with button detailing along the neckline and waist band, it also included a slight pleat at the front of the frock.

The star paired her period look with a pair of Birkenstock-style sandals, while toting a rectangular raffia bag as she boarded a rib at the shore.

She also donned a floppy straw hat with floral applique, her locks were coiffed into a style typical of the era, set perfectly in elegant waves, while adding a vibrant slick of red lipstick. 

Chic: The actress, 42, was recently spotted up to her co-star Alexis Georgoulis during a lavish dinner in Kalami, however she appeared to be filming scenes without him on this occasion

Chic: The actress, 42, was recently spotted up to her co-star Alexis Georgoulis during a lavish dinner in Kalami, however she appeared to be filming scenes without him on this occasion

Beaming: The star paired her period look with a pair of Birkenstock-style sandals, while toting a rectangular raffia bag as she boarded a rib at the shore

Beaming: The star paired her period look with a pair of Birkenstock-style sandals, while toting a rectangular raffia bag as she boarded a rib at the shore

Beaming: The star paired her period look with a pair of Birkenstock-style sandals, while toting a rectangular raffia bag as she boarded a rib at the shore

Keeley, who appeared occupied chatting away on her phone, made her way down to the water to no doubt board the boat to another filming location.

She appeared in high spirits as she spoke to members of the crew, who looked laden with hair and make-up products in case any touch ups were needed.

Despite the declining temperatures back on home soil it looked to be gloriously sunny in Corfu, as the cast basked in the warmer climes. 

Off they go! The crew and cast boarded a large rib at the shore, possibly to travel to a different filming location for the upcoming series 

Off they go! The crew and cast boarded a large rib at the shore, possibly to travel to a different filming location for the upcoming series 

Taking direction: She also donned a floppy straw hat with floral applique, her locks were coiffed into a style typical of the era, set perfectly in elegant waves, while adding a vibrant slick of red lipstick

Taking direction: She also donned a floppy straw hat with floral applique, her locks were coiffed into a style typical of the era, set perfectly in elegant waves, while adding a vibrant slick of red lipstick

Taking direction: She also donned a floppy straw hat with floral applique, her locks were coiffed into a style typical of the era, set perfectly in elegant waves, while adding a vibrant slick of red lipstick

Keeley, who plays a widowed mother who moves her children to the Greek island, admitted that she and the cast of The Durrells are now recognised by Corfu’s residents after filming three series on the island.

Speaking of the stir filming has caused to locals, Hawes said: ‘People are always very pleased to see us.

‘And now the series has been going for a few years, when people see the production trucks, they know exactly what it is. There’s lots of shouts of, ‘Oh Mrs Durrell, Mrs Durrell!’

Sunny day: Despite the declining temperatures back on home soil it looked to be gloriously sunny in Corfu, as the cast basked in the warmer climes

Sunny day: Despite the declining temperatures back on home soil it looked to be gloriously sunny in Corfu, as the cast basked in the warmer climes

Boating: Keeley could be seen sat at the back of the little boat next to a member of the crew 

Boating: Keeley could be seen sat at the back of the little boat next to a member of the crew 

 Larking about: She seemed happy to have a joke around with the crew who were filming the scenes

 Larking about: She seemed happy to have a joke around with the crew who were filming the scenes

‘It’s just very nice. Always a really positive thing.’ She added: ‘Sometimes people have been looking for us.’ 

‘I went to Corfu Airport to go home for the weekend and was queuing to get on the plane when a lady came up to me with her little girl and said, ‘We’ve been searching for you for 10 days and now we’ve found you!’

The comedy-drama adaptation of writer and naturalist Gerald Durrell’s childhood memoir My Family And Other Animals, and its two sequels, sees Hawes play Gerald’s mother Louisa.

Make-up team: Crew: She appeared in high spirits as she spoke to members of the crew, who looked laden with hair and make-up products in case any touch ups were needed

She is not the only star of the programme to have noticed an increase in attention on Corfu.

The programme has become loved by audiences for its comforting, family-friendly viewing, but Hawes said the new series addresses fascism and dictatorship in its setting of 1930s Greece.

Hawes said: ‘It deals with all of these issues ahead of the Second World War. And we’re still dealing with them today. It does resonate.’

Lush: Keeley, who plays a widowed mother who moves her children to the Greek island, admitted that she and the cast of The Durrells are now recognised by Corfu's residents after filming three series on the island

Lush: Keeley, who plays a widowed mother who moves her children to the Greek island, admitted that she and the cast of The Durrells are now recognised by Corfu’s residents after filming three series on the island

Known by name: 'And now the series has been going for a few years, when people see the production trucks, they know exactly what it is. There's lots of shouts of, 'Oh Mrs Durrell, Mrs Durrell!'

Known by name: ‘And now the series has been going for a few years, when people see the production trucks, they know exactly what it is. There’s lots of shouts of, ‘Oh Mrs Durrell, Mrs Durrell!’

‘The Durrells is not mushy in anyway, ever. The cute stuff is always cut with very sharp humour and observation, so it’s never twee.’

She added: ‘The Durrells were immigrants to Corfu and were completely welcomed. They had a wonderful time in a period where things were about to become very messy.

‘It was a very well-timed thing for them to do. For Gerry to have that childhood and that moment.’ The Durrells returns on March 18 at 8pm on ITV.

Positive: 'It's just very nice. Always a really positive thing.' She added: 'Sometimes people have been looking for us.'

Positive: 'It's just very nice. Always a really positive thing.' She added: 'Sometimes people have been looking for us.'

Positive: ‘It’s just very nice. Always a really positive thing.’ She added: ‘Sometimes people have been looking for us.’

'We've found you': 'I went to Corfu Airport to go home for the weekend and was queuing to get on the plane when a lady came up to me with her little girl and said, 'We've been searching for you for 10 days and now we've found you!'

‘We’ve found you’: ‘I went to Corfu Airport to go home for the weekend and was queuing to get on the plane when a lady came up to me with her little girl and said, ‘We’ve been searching for you for 10 days and now we’ve found you!’

Real life: The comedy-drama adaptation of writer and naturalist Gerald Durrell's childhood memoir My Family And Other Animals, and its two sequels, sees Hawes play Gerald's mother Louisa

Real life: The comedy-drama adaptation of writer and naturalist Gerald Durrell’s childhood memoir My Family And Other Animals, and its two sequels, sees Hawes play Gerald’s mother Louisa

Meanwhile, Keeley’s apparent death in Sunday night’s penultimate episode of Bodyguard left fans in uproar.  

Dedicated followers are now convinced she’s still alive after Julia Montague made a brief appearance in a teaser clip from the finale.   

The BBC One series has achieved consolidated viewing figures of 10.4 million for its first episode. This is the highest launch figure for any new drama across all UK channels since 2006, the corporation said.

Increased attention: She is not the only star of the programme to have noticed an increase in attention on Corfu

Increased attention: She is not the only star of the programme to have noticed an increase in attention on Corfu

Much-loved: The programme has become loved by audiences for its comforting, family-friendly viewing, but Hawes said the new series addresses fascism and dictatorship in its setting of 1930s Greece

Much-loved: The programme has become loved by audiences for its comforting, family-friendly viewing, but Hawes said the new series addresses fascism and dictatorship in its setting of 1930s Greece

Hawes said: 'It deals with all of these issues ahead of the Second World War. And we're still dealing with them today. It does resonate.'

Hawes said: 'It deals with all of these issues ahead of the Second World War. And we're still dealing with them today. It does resonate.'

Hawes said: ‘It deals with all of these issues ahead of the Second World War. And we’re still dealing with them today. It does resonate.’

Humour: 'The Durrells is not mushy in anyway, ever. The cute stuff is always cut with very sharp humour and observation, so it's never twee.'

Humour: ‘The Durrells is not mushy in anyway, ever. The cute stuff is always cut with very sharp humour and observation, so it’s never twee.’

She added: 'The Durrells were immigrants to Corfu and were completely welcomed. They had a wonderful time in a period where things were about to become very messy

She added: 'The Durrells were immigrants to Corfu and were completely welcomed. They had a wonderful time in a period where things were about to become very messy

She added: ‘The Durrells were immigrants to Corfu and were completely welcomed. They had a wonderful time in a period where things were about to become very messy

Returning: 'It was a very well-timed thing for them to do. For Gerry to have that childhood and that moment.' The Durrells returns on March 18 at 8pm on ITV'

Returning: ‘It was a very well-timed thing for them to do. For Gerry to have that childhood and that moment.’ The Durrells returns on March 18 at 8pm on ITV’

Teaser: Dedicated followers are now convinced she's still alive after Julia Montague made a brief appearance in a teaser clip from the finale

Teaser: Dedicated followers are now convinced she’s still alive after Julia Montague made a brief appearance in a teaser clip from the finale

Record breaker: The BBC One series has achieved consolidated viewing figures of 10.4 million for its first episode. This is the highest launch figure for any new drama across all UK channels since 2006, the corporation said

Record breaker: The BBC One series has achieved consolidated viewing figures of 10.4 million for its first episode. This is the highest launch figure for any new drama across all UK channels since 2006, the corporation said

Hot: Keeley dabbed at her face in the sweltering heat accompanied  by a make-up artist and other members of the crew

Hot: Keeley dabbed at her face in the sweltering heat accompanied  by a make-up artist and other members of the crew

Back on dry land: The team left the jetty after hopping off the boat and headed back to land

Back on dry land: The team left the jetty after hopping off the boat and headed back to land

Stunning location: Keeley chatted on her phone while standing on the pier 

Stunning location: Keeley chatted on her phone while standing on the pier 

Milling around: Members of the cast and crew alike chatted in the sun between scenes

Milling around: Members of the cast and crew alike chatted in the sun between scenes

Bad service? Keeley appeared to be struggling with her phone call as strolled along the beach

Bad service? Keeley appeared to be struggling with her phone call as strolled along the beach

Stylish: Keeley paired her chic look with a pair of Birkenstock-style sandals

Stylish: Keeley paired her chic look with a pair of Birkenstock-style sandals

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