What's most remarkable about "My Family and Other Animals," an adaptation of zoologist/environmentalist Gerald Durrell's 1956 autobiography, is just how unremarkable it is. That's not to say it's boring, not by any means, but it is an old-fashioned, slice-of-life family story. Not a lot happens -- no car chases, no tragic deaths -- and that's fine. The characters carry this gentle, family-friendly story through an efficient 90 minutes Sunday night on PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre" (9 p.m., WQED).

		Masterpiece Theatre: 'My Family and Other Animals' When: 9 p.m. Sunday, WQED.

The tale begins with 12-year-old Gerald (Eugene Simon) and his family suffering through uninviting British weather when they decide to chuck it all and head for warmer climes. They land on the Greek Island of Corfu in 1935 where young Gerald revels in the wildlife, bringing home birds, insects and tortoises, setting the stage for what would become his life's work.

His widowed mother (Imelda Staunton, "Vera Drake") indulges Gerald's interests while trying to give him a proper education, too. His siblings include budding writer Larry (Matthew Goode), gun-obsessed Leslie (Russell Tovey) and beautiful Margot (Tamzin Merchant).

After a few missteps with a local real estate agent ("What for you want a bathroom?" he says. "You have the sea!"), the Durrells get to know the island with the help of friendly taxi driver Spiro (Omid Djalili) and physician/naturalist Dr. Stephanides (Chris Langham).

Assorted adventures ensue, including visitors to the Durrell villa, a security system that gets everyone excited and Gerald's unexpected storage spot for scorpions (more excitement).

It's a simple, light, humor-filled TV movie that should fit the bill for any viewer who's ever complained about sex, violence or profanity on TV. Watch this or quit complaining.