1 00:00:05,198 --> 00:00:07,761 "Arriving on 6 September with Prue and Geoffrey. Aunt Hermione" 2 00:00:07,785 --> 00:00:10,997 However long you stare at it, they're still coming. 3 00:00:11,080 --> 00:00:13,290 It might be nice to have some visitors. 4 00:00:13,373 --> 00:00:17,086 No, it won't. Let's make it horrible for them, so they don't stay long. 5 00:00:17,168 --> 00:00:20,630 It's already horrible. Gerry's turned this house into a zoo. 6 00:00:20,715 --> 00:00:22,800 No other family has to walk a pelican! 7 00:00:23,259 --> 00:00:26,596 God, what are they doing? They're arriving this afternoon! 8 00:00:27,595 --> 00:00:30,724 - We don't have enough bedrooms. - We haven't got enough anything. 9 00:00:30,808 --> 00:00:34,477 And yet you seem untypically... relaxed. 10 00:00:34,853 --> 00:00:36,772 Yes. Why are you so happy? 11 00:00:37,231 --> 00:00:42,944 Oh, darling, because at my age, nothing and no-one unsettles me. 12 00:00:46,448 --> 00:00:50,493 Oh, do clean and tidy up, though. Aunt Hermione can be a bit of a thug. 13 00:00:50,869 --> 00:00:52,912 - I can't. I'm writing. - Shooting. 14 00:01:38,750 --> 00:01:42,797 THE DURRELLS Episode 5 15 00:01:45,633 --> 00:01:49,010 So, when are we going to tell the world about us? 16 00:01:50,053 --> 00:01:51,222 What about us? 17 00:01:51,304 --> 00:01:55,934 Well, that we're an item, Sven, as we British so romantically call it. 18 00:01:56,893 --> 00:01:59,939 I think we should wait until your relatives have gone, 19 00:02:00,397 --> 00:02:02,941 so I don't have to be part of this... circus. 20 00:02:03,484 --> 00:02:05,402 God, no, I didn't mean tell them. 21 00:02:06,779 --> 00:02:09,781 Aunt Hermione has a history of meddling. 22 00:02:10,408 --> 00:02:12,700 She's like a Medici tyrant. 23 00:02:13,910 --> 00:02:15,621 Oh, I'd like to meet her. 24 00:02:17,289 --> 00:02:21,501 I know what they're going to complain about... no electricity. 25 00:02:22,836 --> 00:02:25,964 Did Adam and Eve have electricity in paradise? 26 00:02:27,924 --> 00:02:30,885 You know this is paradise... on a good day. 27 00:02:31,262 --> 00:02:32,387 And I know. 28 00:02:33,721 --> 00:02:34,821 But will they? 29 00:02:41,397 --> 00:02:43,190 Good morning, Mrs. Durrells! 30 00:02:43,273 --> 00:02:44,858 Good morning, Spiros. 31 00:02:45,568 --> 00:02:48,821 Maybe you can help me. I need a cheap generator. 32 00:02:48,903 --> 00:02:52,283 What's wrong with candles? It's a soft light, reduces the ugliness. 33 00:02:52,365 --> 00:02:56,494 - We have guests coming from England. - More British people! Swell! 34 00:02:57,537 --> 00:03:01,167 - Yes, I'll find you a generator. - What would we do without you? 35 00:03:01,249 --> 00:03:04,003 - It doesn't bear thinking about. - It doesn't. 36 00:03:05,295 --> 00:03:06,589 Mrs. Durrells? 37 00:03:07,631 --> 00:03:08,799 Why are you so happy? 38 00:03:13,679 --> 00:03:15,473 Do you remember when we first met 39 00:03:15,555 --> 00:03:19,017 and you said you hated all those Brit exiles sipping Gandamp;Ts? 40 00:03:19,476 --> 00:03:22,480 Well, you'd better steer clear of my house for a while! 41 00:03:23,146 --> 00:03:25,316 Anyway, deep breath, Sven and I are... 42 00:03:28,319 --> 00:03:30,653 - What... What's happened? - Nothing. 43 00:03:31,614 --> 00:03:33,074 But your eyes are all red. 44 00:03:33,740 --> 00:03:36,743 Well, why not? Green's not bringing me much luck. 45 00:03:42,625 --> 00:03:46,170 I... I thought I was pregnant and I'm not. 46 00:03:47,046 --> 00:03:48,963 Oh, Florence! 47 00:03:50,757 --> 00:03:54,261 - How long have you been trying? - 11 years and five months. 48 00:03:54,761 --> 00:03:56,889 I don't think it's going to happen. 49 00:03:59,098 --> 00:04:01,852 Well, think of the fun you've had trying. 50 00:04:04,020 --> 00:04:05,772 Anyway, so, yes, you and Sven... 51 00:04:07,024 --> 00:04:11,195 Don't tell anyone, but, well, we've kissed, and... a bit more. 52 00:04:13,363 --> 00:04:14,531 I think it's serious. 53 00:04:15,199 --> 00:04:17,242 I just don't want anything to ruin it. 54 00:04:27,837 --> 00:04:29,797 Oh, hello. She's there! 55 00:04:32,423 --> 00:04:33,592 Please be nice to us. 56 00:04:35,885 --> 00:04:38,472 Aunt Hermione! Welcome! 57 00:04:38,888 --> 00:04:40,390 Good afternoon, Louisa. 58 00:04:44,352 --> 00:04:47,273 And Cousin Prue! And Geoffrey! 59 00:04:48,232 --> 00:04:50,483 Oh, what an absolute pleasure. 60 00:04:50,567 --> 00:04:54,155 If I have to sit and look out of another window, I'll scream. 61 00:04:55,406 --> 00:04:57,616 - You must be exhausted. - No. 62 00:04:58,868 --> 00:05:00,161 I'm exhausted. 63 00:05:00,577 --> 00:05:04,497 That's the thing about your foreigner. He's exhausting. 64 00:05:06,167 --> 00:05:10,169 Well, my foreigner friend Spiros is going to drive us home. 65 00:05:10,254 --> 00:05:13,215 - Unless you'd prefer a guest house. - Don't be ridiculous! 66 00:05:13,298 --> 00:05:14,398 There's one more. 67 00:05:17,594 --> 00:05:19,597 - Nancy! - Surprise! 68 00:05:19,679 --> 00:05:21,223 - Oh! - How's Larry? 69 00:05:21,306 --> 00:05:23,809 Well, all the better for seeing you, I'm sure! 70 00:05:27,061 --> 00:05:28,981 Well, erm, this way! 71 00:05:42,869 --> 00:05:44,663 - Hello. - Hello. 72 00:05:49,251 --> 00:05:52,421 - Oh, what rough hands you have. - Huh? 73 00:05:53,254 --> 00:05:55,090 It's from Little Red Riding Hood. 74 00:06:00,678 --> 00:06:04,641 Mm, that isn't. We mustn't. We'll get into trouble. 75 00:06:06,185 --> 00:06:09,688 I think about you... very much. 76 00:06:11,105 --> 00:06:13,734 Oh. Well, in that case... 77 00:06:36,090 --> 00:06:38,259 An immoderate volume of creatures. 78 00:06:39,343 --> 00:06:43,597 Yes. Gerry collects them. And we won the turkeys in a court case. 79 00:06:44,181 --> 00:06:48,018 Animals are walking germ dispensers. Are they safe? 80 00:06:49,352 --> 00:06:50,452 Mostly. 81 00:06:51,355 --> 00:06:54,899 - Larry, darling, put her down. - Don't mind us. 82 00:06:55,233 --> 00:06:57,736 I hear you aspire to being a writer, Lawrence. 83 00:06:58,736 --> 00:07:02,073 More than aspire. He's just waiting for the publisher to confirm 84 00:07:02,157 --> 00:07:04,075 that he's going to put his novel out. 85 00:07:04,158 --> 00:07:06,744 He'd tell you himself if he wasn't doing that. 86 00:07:08,080 --> 00:07:10,998 This is Lugaretzia. She helps us out occasionally. 87 00:07:12,166 --> 00:07:13,294 She's lovely. 88 00:07:14,711 --> 00:07:17,423 Margo, darling, tell everybody about your job. 89 00:07:17,881 --> 00:07:20,426 I'm companion to the Countess Mavrodaki. 90 00:07:20,926 --> 00:07:22,927 That will hardly stretch your mind. 91 00:07:25,722 --> 00:07:26,889 Ooh, and Leslie... 92 00:07:28,350 --> 00:07:29,892 Well, he's gone. 93 00:07:30,394 --> 00:07:32,730 Larry, for God's sake, take her upstairs. 94 00:07:33,689 --> 00:07:36,567 The question is, Louisa, why are you all still here 95 00:07:36,650 --> 00:07:37,984 rather than in England? 96 00:07:39,861 --> 00:07:41,612 Because we like it here. 97 00:07:43,866 --> 00:07:44,966 Where's Gerald? 98 00:07:44,992 --> 00:07:47,869 Gerald is very interested in natural history. 99 00:07:48,202 --> 00:07:51,415 It's a science, so he is probably out gathering... 100 00:07:51,498 --> 00:07:54,043 - Was that a donkey? - ...research material. 101 00:07:54,125 --> 00:07:56,169 Your foreigner loves a donkey! 102 00:08:01,467 --> 00:08:02,567 Hello. 103 00:08:13,019 --> 00:08:14,270 I hate wildlife. 104 00:08:17,483 --> 00:08:18,609 What is that noise? 105 00:08:20,735 --> 00:08:22,361 Larry stubbing his toe. 106 00:08:26,158 --> 00:08:29,076 Oh, no. Now Nancy's stubbed hers! 107 00:08:34,249 --> 00:08:37,503 They're married. Why don't they share a bloody bedroom? 108 00:08:37,586 --> 00:08:42,966 Because Geoffrey snores, apparently, like wildebeest being murdered. 109 00:08:43,509 --> 00:08:47,386 - And his wife Prune... - It's Prue, darling, not Prune. 110 00:08:47,471 --> 00:08:49,056 What's she so scared of? 111 00:08:49,138 --> 00:08:52,810 I'd be scared of snapping and clubbing Geoffrey to death in his sleep. 112 00:08:52,893 --> 00:08:55,603 - Why are they all so horrid? - They're not horrid. 113 00:08:55,687 --> 00:09:01,317 They're just... better in captivity, in England. 114 00:09:03,612 --> 00:09:07,573 It's very dark. Are you sure there isn't any electricity anywhere? 115 00:09:07,658 --> 00:09:11,078 Wait a minute, I'll just check under the sofa. 116 00:09:11,578 --> 00:09:14,914 Of course I'm sure! I'm sorting it out, Prue! 117 00:09:16,958 --> 00:09:19,545 Somebody move that away from the house! 118 00:09:22,713 --> 00:09:26,092 I can hear your son and his lady friend in the next room 119 00:09:26,176 --> 00:09:28,970 having... carnal relations. 120 00:09:29,054 --> 00:09:30,347 Well, lucky them! 121 00:09:36,979 --> 00:09:39,356 If only all relations were that much fun. 122 00:09:45,988 --> 00:09:50,741 - I thought you hated bicycles. - Oh... I was so desperate to escape. 123 00:09:51,242 --> 00:09:53,578 I would've saddled up a goat and ridden it. 124 00:09:53,662 --> 00:09:54,787 Oh, families. 125 00:09:55,789 --> 00:09:57,332 More pain than pleasure. 126 00:09:57,415 --> 00:10:00,543 Well, tell that to Florence. 127 00:10:00,626 --> 00:10:03,464 She confessed to me that they can't have children. 128 00:10:04,171 --> 00:10:06,216 Oh, how sad. 129 00:10:07,217 --> 00:10:12,096 But there's consolation in work... and friendship. 130 00:10:15,391 --> 00:10:18,854 Well, if you feel the urge to ravish me, 131 00:10:19,395 --> 00:10:20,980 you have my full permission. 132 00:10:44,087 --> 00:10:47,007 Listen, I will always respect your honour. 133 00:10:47,465 --> 00:10:49,634 Oh, let's not worry too much about that. 134 00:10:52,554 --> 00:10:54,764 Mrs. Durrells? Hello? 135 00:10:55,264 --> 00:10:58,477 I don't want to intrude, but I have found you a generator. 136 00:11:01,855 --> 00:11:04,523 I... I saw nothing! 137 00:11:17,579 --> 00:11:21,958 Spiros, I have to ask you to keep this a secret. Can you do that? 138 00:11:28,298 --> 00:11:31,217 - Leslie, go and get Larry. - I'm not going into his den of vice. 139 00:11:31,301 --> 00:11:33,344 - I've got him. - Can we make this short? 140 00:11:33,427 --> 00:11:35,763 Do we have to talk here? It's full of... 141 00:11:36,098 --> 00:11:38,516 - What the heck are they? - My brown rats. 142 00:11:39,058 --> 00:11:41,454 - Do you want to hold one of them? - What do you think? 143 00:11:41,478 --> 00:11:43,397 What's this about? Supper needs shooting. 144 00:11:43,479 --> 00:11:46,607 I have an announcement to make, before Spiros blurts it out. 145 00:11:46,692 --> 00:11:49,152 - You're getting together with Spiros? - No! 146 00:11:50,277 --> 00:11:51,377 No. 147 00:11:52,030 --> 00:11:55,866 Sven and I... are becoming more than good friends. 148 00:11:55,951 --> 00:11:57,660 - Oh, we knew that. - No, we didn't! 149 00:11:57,744 --> 00:11:59,596 - Well, I knew that. - This is so exciting! 150 00:11:59,620 --> 00:12:02,082 It's been... eight years since Father died. 151 00:12:02,708 --> 00:12:07,211 Well, yes. And... Well, I'm very fond of Sven. 152 00:12:07,878 --> 00:12:11,007 - And it has been a long time coming. - There was Mr. Davis. 153 00:12:11,090 --> 00:12:13,843 Yes, Mr. Davis was a mistake, as antique dealers often are. 154 00:12:13,927 --> 00:12:16,220 You don't need anyone. You have us, and me. 155 00:12:16,971 --> 00:12:20,309 Leslie, darling, don't be upset. I still love you. 156 00:12:22,394 --> 00:12:23,979 Gerry, darling, say something. 157 00:12:24,062 --> 00:12:26,315 Do you think he'll let me have one of his goats? 158 00:12:26,398 --> 00:12:27,608 No. 159 00:12:27,690 --> 00:12:30,818 Oh, and do keep this from Aunt Hermione. 160 00:12:31,778 --> 00:12:34,239 She could make our lives very unpleasant. 161 00:12:34,321 --> 00:12:35,614 Why would she do that? 162 00:12:35,699 --> 00:12:39,578 Because she's the head of the family, and she likes everyone to know it. 163 00:12:40,953 --> 00:12:44,791 Leslie, you're hiding something. Is it to do with your mother? 164 00:12:44,874 --> 00:12:48,753 - Can't say. Mum told us to keep quiet. - I sense it's a man. Is he Greek? 165 00:12:48,837 --> 00:12:49,937 Swedish. 166 00:12:51,380 --> 00:12:53,841 - What does he do? - Plays the accordion. 167 00:12:53,925 --> 00:12:56,136 - As a profession? - No. He owns a smallholding. 168 00:12:56,218 --> 00:12:57,813 - How small? - I haven't measured it. 169 00:12:57,887 --> 00:12:59,306 Leslie, don't be saucy! 170 00:13:00,389 --> 00:13:01,600 Niece! Geoffrey! 171 00:13:04,853 --> 00:13:06,896 Louisa has a beau, here on the island. 172 00:13:08,189 --> 00:13:09,482 How exciting! 173 00:13:09,566 --> 00:13:12,819 I want us to make it quite clear that this is a mistake. 174 00:13:14,237 --> 00:13:17,698 Even Leslie agrees, and he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer. 175 00:13:17,783 --> 00:13:21,536 If it becomes serious, she'll want to keep the family here forever. 176 00:13:27,124 --> 00:13:29,002 BBC News will be on soon. 177 00:13:29,753 --> 00:13:31,213 Hurry up, there's a chap. 178 00:13:33,380 --> 00:13:36,259 Ah, Leslie, bring me a footstool, dear. 179 00:13:37,009 --> 00:13:39,762 I can feel my fallen arches falling even further. 180 00:13:40,679 --> 00:13:41,890 Thank you. 181 00:13:46,268 --> 00:13:49,564 Gerry, this is a terrible step backwards in transport. 182 00:13:49,647 --> 00:13:53,860 Sally's really useful for getting around the island. Sven's got one. 183 00:13:57,114 --> 00:13:59,783 Mrs. Durrells, I must apologise again 184 00:13:59,866 --> 00:14:03,494 about the unfortunate incident with the partial nudity. 185 00:14:03,577 --> 00:14:07,708 - It's fine, Spiros. Really. - I saw nothing. It was a blur. 186 00:14:09,126 --> 00:14:10,918 What do you want? Leave me alone. 187 00:14:17,049 --> 00:14:20,511 - Now this is a local delicacy... - What am I... I can't... 188 00:14:24,266 --> 00:14:27,936 - Apologies. - Oh, it's fine. Absolutely fine. 189 00:14:31,815 --> 00:14:33,400 - Theo! - Gerry! 190 00:14:35,193 --> 00:14:37,903 Leslie's cross cos she pooed on his head in the night. 191 00:14:37,987 --> 00:14:40,574 Well, it can take some getting used to, huh? 192 00:14:43,325 --> 00:14:44,493 They're really weak. 193 00:14:45,327 --> 00:14:47,205 I fear to get stronger, they need meat. 194 00:14:47,288 --> 00:14:48,388 I know. 195 00:14:49,081 --> 00:14:51,209 I mentioned you to my friend, Mrs. Vadrukakis. 196 00:14:51,292 --> 00:14:53,712 - She is interested in conservation. - What's that? 197 00:14:53,794 --> 00:14:55,380 A new branch of zoology, 198 00:14:55,462 --> 00:14:59,925 to stop us tampering with our habitat or hunting species to extinction. 199 00:15:00,926 --> 00:15:03,472 Oh, I have a letter from England for Larry. 200 00:15:04,096 --> 00:15:06,682 The postman Georgios says it's important. 201 00:15:06,767 --> 00:15:08,100 I worry that he knows. 202 00:15:08,977 --> 00:15:11,520 And actually, why am I delivering his letters? 203 00:15:12,563 --> 00:15:15,108 You might want to slide it under the door. 204 00:15:15,192 --> 00:15:18,612 Larry's girlfriend's here and they're... copulating a lot. 205 00:15:19,945 --> 00:15:21,045 Right. 206 00:15:29,747 --> 00:15:31,750 You have a very diligent postman. 207 00:15:48,807 --> 00:15:49,907 From England. 208 00:15:52,103 --> 00:15:53,203 Publishers. 209 00:16:06,034 --> 00:16:08,744 "We regret we are unable to publish your novel." 210 00:16:09,245 --> 00:16:11,122 Oh, Larry, baby. 211 00:16:12,165 --> 00:16:14,583 It's OK. More fool them. 212 00:16:25,386 --> 00:16:27,848 So, what would you like to see on Corfu? 213 00:16:28,681 --> 00:16:30,934 The scenery is... stunning. 214 00:16:32,184 --> 00:16:34,645 It's a little... hot for movement. 215 00:16:37,190 --> 00:16:40,360 - We could go swimming. - I no longer swim. 216 00:16:40,819 --> 00:16:43,822 Your cousin Frank drowned, of course. 217 00:16:45,239 --> 00:16:49,160 Well, I'll tell you what, we won't go on a warship like he did. 218 00:17:08,221 --> 00:17:12,809 "Owing to the need for propriety on these occasions, it was felt that..." 219 00:17:12,893 --> 00:17:16,228 I am not God, but... let there be light! 220 00:17:35,081 --> 00:17:36,917 - Good morning, Margo. - Hello. 221 00:17:38,250 --> 00:17:40,336 - Where's the Countess? - Resting. 222 00:17:40,837 --> 00:17:45,299 - She's feeling fragile. - I know what that means. Hung over. 223 00:17:45,383 --> 00:17:49,387 No. She has a history of fragility and dark moods 224 00:17:49,470 --> 00:17:53,058 which even the most expensive chocolates won't alleviate. 225 00:17:53,140 --> 00:17:55,644 So, today you can my companion. 226 00:17:57,603 --> 00:18:02,150 I've been away a long time. Tell me what's happening in England. 227 00:18:04,151 --> 00:18:08,156 Well, when we left, bias-cut dresses were all the rage. 228 00:18:08,781 --> 00:18:12,827 - Hair... Shall I tell you about hair? - Immediately, and in great detail. 229 00:18:25,005 --> 00:18:28,259 Gerry. This is Mrs. Vadrukakis, whom I mentioned. 230 00:18:28,342 --> 00:18:29,552 Hello! 231 00:18:29,635 --> 00:18:33,597 I hear you are as passionate about wildlife as me and Theo. 232 00:18:33,682 --> 00:18:36,017 - Yes, he's taught me so much. - Louisa! 233 00:18:36,601 --> 00:18:39,980 I have no doubt you'd prefer the company of a friend, 234 00:18:40,604 --> 00:18:43,566 but I wish to see everyone gathered here this evening. 235 00:18:48,362 --> 00:18:49,462 Mother? 236 00:18:50,865 --> 00:18:53,367 - This is Mrs. Vadrukakis. - Oh, hello! 237 00:18:54,660 --> 00:18:58,580 Hello. I'm keen to start a version of the RSPCA. 238 00:18:59,081 --> 00:19:01,376 Animals are often treated so badly here. 239 00:19:01,750 --> 00:19:04,212 - Gerry, would you help? - I'd love to. 240 00:19:04,628 --> 00:19:07,799 And perhaps you and your family would help as well? 241 00:19:07,882 --> 00:19:11,927 Yes, of course, yes, if I'm not busy dangling from a rope for murder. 242 00:19:14,347 --> 00:19:18,059 For God's sake, darling, stick your stupid face into a school book. 243 00:19:18,934 --> 00:19:21,770 My mother's under a bit of pressure, as you can see. 244 00:19:23,523 --> 00:19:25,775 I don't make a habit of giving speeches, 245 00:19:27,193 --> 00:19:29,946 but I'm distressed by what this family's become. 246 00:19:31,196 --> 00:19:33,450 Would that your father were here now. 247 00:19:35,075 --> 00:19:37,744 This is no place to bring up a family. 248 00:19:38,745 --> 00:19:40,415 Gerald is now a wild animal. 249 00:19:41,123 --> 00:19:43,917 Margo seems to be some sort of paid jester. 250 00:19:45,002 --> 00:19:47,337 Leslie has twice been in trouble with the law. 251 00:19:47,422 --> 00:19:51,134 And Larry, once a respectable Bournemouth estate agent, 252 00:19:51,216 --> 00:19:53,635 is now a debauchee and failed writer. 253 00:19:54,804 --> 00:19:56,138 Can I describe you next? 254 00:19:59,434 --> 00:20:01,561 All of you guided by a mother 255 00:20:01,935 --> 00:20:05,606 enmeshed with a squeezebox-playing goatherd. 256 00:20:06,983 --> 00:20:09,903 But all is not lost. You will come home now. 257 00:20:10,403 --> 00:20:14,239 I will pay for Gerry to go to a good English boarding school. 258 00:20:15,491 --> 00:20:19,746 I will help Margo and Leslie into secure careers. 259 00:20:20,330 --> 00:20:25,585 And as I won't live forever, Louisa, I will give you a sum of money, 260 00:20:25,667 --> 00:20:31,381 or perhaps a house, for you to create a solid base for a new life. 261 00:20:43,393 --> 00:20:44,562 Well... 262 00:20:46,356 --> 00:20:48,483 Thank you, Aunt Hermione. 263 00:20:49,608 --> 00:20:51,653 I will give that careful thought. 264 00:21:09,753 --> 00:21:12,005 Why did you let the old witch say all that? 265 00:21:12,507 --> 00:21:16,468 Because I've been fooling myself. Back in the real world, 266 00:21:16,553 --> 00:21:19,264 that is what people are and that is what people think. 267 00:21:19,346 --> 00:21:20,515 This is real! 268 00:21:20,597 --> 00:21:23,685 No, it's not! It's rented, 269 00:21:23,767 --> 00:21:26,353 if we could afford the rent, and it's fleeting. 270 00:21:26,895 --> 00:21:31,400 She's right. I've been playing at parenting. 271 00:21:32,150 --> 00:21:36,156 And sooner or later we are going to have to go home and resume our lives. 272 00:21:36,238 --> 00:21:40,742 It doesn't work like that. Every day is real, here more than anywhere. 273 00:21:40,827 --> 00:21:43,496 - We need her, Larry! - We don't! 274 00:21:43,579 --> 00:21:45,582 You just let her get under your skin. 275 00:21:48,126 --> 00:21:51,045 Darling, everyone has somebody in their lives 276 00:21:51,128 --> 00:21:54,047 who is more powerful that they answer to... 277 00:21:54,756 --> 00:21:56,718 your parent, your boss, 278 00:21:56,801 --> 00:21:58,760 your calling, your god, 279 00:21:58,845 --> 00:22:01,597 and I have Aunt Hermione. 280 00:22:02,389 --> 00:22:03,974 And as awful as it sounds, 281 00:22:04,058 --> 00:22:07,395 everything that she just said in there I've thought myself. 282 00:22:10,356 --> 00:22:12,859 And to be blunt, she has a lot of family money 283 00:22:12,942 --> 00:22:16,821 and I can't bear the thought of any of you children being poor forever. 284 00:22:35,048 --> 00:22:36,506 No fornacting! 285 00:22:43,597 --> 00:22:47,018 Oh... Well, you're a sight for sore eyes. 286 00:22:47,976 --> 00:22:52,147 - Remind me, is that good? - Oh, it's very good. 287 00:22:59,822 --> 00:23:01,031 Is something wrong? 288 00:23:02,200 --> 00:23:05,452 My scary aunt. She knows about us. 289 00:23:07,329 --> 00:23:10,750 And I was going to pretend to be a travelling donkey salesman. 290 00:23:15,546 --> 00:23:16,713 I've missed you. 291 00:23:18,132 --> 00:23:19,508 And I've missed you. 292 00:23:21,761 --> 00:23:23,679 Because I have decided... 293 00:23:27,475 --> 00:23:29,060 ...I love you. 294 00:23:33,814 --> 00:23:35,107 Well, that's good... 295 00:23:38,152 --> 00:23:39,737 ...because I love you too. 296 00:23:49,788 --> 00:23:51,123 Right, I am going to... 297 00:23:52,250 --> 00:23:54,668 - Where are our guests? - In the bedrooms. 298 00:23:55,128 --> 00:23:58,588 Three persons, three bedrooms. What have we turned this into? Hotel! 299 00:23:58,672 --> 00:24:01,508 I am going to show them, even if I have to drag them, 300 00:24:01,592 --> 00:24:06,722 that Corfu is a haven for beauty and love and culture. 301 00:24:07,390 --> 00:24:08,490 Good luck. 302 00:24:08,515 --> 00:24:11,060 And I'd like to end the tour at the Villa Mavrodaki. 303 00:24:11,143 --> 00:24:15,940 No! Your aunt called me a paid jester! Whatever that is. 304 00:24:16,024 --> 00:24:19,776 Well, all the more reason to show her the magnificent library 305 00:24:19,861 --> 00:24:21,778 and appeal to her snobbery 306 00:24:21,862 --> 00:24:24,282 by introducing her to an actual countess. 307 00:24:26,159 --> 00:24:27,368 Oh, all right. 308 00:24:28,453 --> 00:24:31,914 We've discussed my rejection and I've decided I'm giving up writing, 309 00:24:31,997 --> 00:24:34,000 in fact, the intellect in all its forms. 310 00:24:34,082 --> 00:24:35,959 - Don't be silly, Larry. - You know why? 311 00:24:36,044 --> 00:24:37,961 Because art is clearly run by buffoons 312 00:24:38,044 --> 00:24:40,881 and tainted by misguided notions of commercialism. 313 00:24:40,965 --> 00:24:42,800 Darling, if that's true, it's beastly. 314 00:24:42,883 --> 00:24:47,095 I'm throwing myself into manly things... like Leslie, but better. 315 00:24:47,180 --> 00:24:50,265 - So, what needs mending? - The house. 316 00:24:51,351 --> 00:24:55,771 Well, let's narrow it down for him a bit... The lavatory roof? 317 00:24:57,272 --> 00:24:58,372 Good. 318 00:25:01,485 --> 00:25:02,653 Tough night? 319 00:25:03,154 --> 00:25:06,156 When Larry discusses something, he really discusses it. 320 00:25:06,240 --> 00:25:09,077 - We usually run away. - I'll try that next time. 321 00:25:16,333 --> 00:25:18,211 Have you ever seen a bluer sky? 322 00:25:19,295 --> 00:25:21,254 I think we have, haven't we, dear? 323 00:25:22,005 --> 00:25:23,882 Yes, I think we have. 324 00:25:24,382 --> 00:25:27,387 If you cut me open, you find the Union Jack inside. 325 00:25:28,512 --> 00:25:31,265 I love the British. Perfect manners. 326 00:25:31,349 --> 00:25:34,309 Always first in the war... and the last to leave. 327 00:25:34,768 --> 00:25:36,270 Eyes on the road, driver. 328 00:25:40,691 --> 00:25:44,694 First stop, the home of our great friend, Theodore Stephanides. 329 00:25:47,407 --> 00:25:48,699 Go on! Shoo! 330 00:25:49,366 --> 00:25:53,078 - Your foreigner loves his sheep. - Yes! 331 00:25:53,162 --> 00:25:55,205 Please forgive the disarray. 332 00:25:55,289 --> 00:25:58,792 I lost myself in a study of the marine mollusc amphineura. 333 00:25:59,376 --> 00:26:02,380 Fascinating creatures. They have no identifiable head 334 00:26:02,462 --> 00:26:05,425 and no cerebral ganglion, obviously. Yet they are armed... 335 00:26:05,508 --> 00:26:09,095 - Shall I make some coffee? - They scrape algae from rocks. 336 00:26:09,177 --> 00:26:11,012 I could go on. In fact I will. 337 00:26:19,021 --> 00:26:20,606 The museum seems to be shut. 338 00:26:20,981 --> 00:26:24,860 Which is such a shame, because it's full of spellbinding artefacts. 339 00:26:26,695 --> 00:26:28,530 That's fine. I'll go in the middle again. 340 00:26:28,614 --> 00:26:32,117 - I have to be by the window. - She has claustrophobia. 341 00:26:32,200 --> 00:26:34,744 - Yes, I do. - In an open-top car? 342 00:26:36,956 --> 00:26:38,164 Might we go home now? 343 00:26:38,249 --> 00:26:40,585 Not until you start enjoying yourself. 344 00:26:46,048 --> 00:26:48,217 Did you drop your hammer in the lavatory again? 345 00:26:48,300 --> 00:26:49,552 This handyman crap! 346 00:26:50,553 --> 00:26:53,263 I need proper work. I'm going to Sven's. 347 00:26:53,723 --> 00:26:55,475 Oh, he'll be so delighted! 348 00:27:03,774 --> 00:27:06,486 - Sven. - Larry. 349 00:27:09,696 --> 00:27:11,449 - Did you run here? - No. 350 00:27:13,575 --> 00:27:16,453 Listen, I'm going to give up this... writing nonsense. 351 00:27:16,536 --> 00:27:19,499 I want to do some proper work. Just pay me what you can. 352 00:27:20,500 --> 00:27:22,335 - Nothing. - Fine. 353 00:27:23,878 --> 00:27:26,214 Good. Finish this hole. 354 00:27:26,797 --> 00:27:28,173 Lots of trees to plant. 355 00:27:30,134 --> 00:27:31,801 You missed your hands, I think. 356 00:27:49,487 --> 00:27:52,155 - The thing about your foreigner is... - Shut up! 357 00:27:59,746 --> 00:28:02,374 Next stop, the villa of the Countess Mavrodaki! 358 00:28:11,216 --> 00:28:14,344 - Angel, I will see you after work. - Now is good. 359 00:28:14,428 --> 00:28:17,390 - No, now is bad. - No, no, now is very good. 360 00:28:17,472 --> 00:28:20,141 I'm in charge of the house while Dennis is in town. 361 00:28:20,892 --> 00:28:24,146 - Let us jump on the big bed, huh? - What are you, eight? 362 00:28:24,229 --> 00:28:26,232 Anyway, the Countess is inside. 363 00:28:34,865 --> 00:28:39,160 You know, the Countess is a personal friend. We exchanged gowns. 364 00:28:41,413 --> 00:28:42,539 She's French. 365 00:28:48,337 --> 00:28:51,423 You know, despite your doubts about Margo's job, Aunt, 366 00:28:51,923 --> 00:28:53,884 she's finally taking something seriously 367 00:28:53,967 --> 00:28:56,344 and she really does deserves to be applauded. 368 00:28:56,429 --> 00:29:01,934 I'm always willing to admit mistakes, if... I make any. 369 00:29:12,903 --> 00:29:14,113 Hello? 370 00:29:19,118 --> 00:29:22,246 The library. Margo often reads to the Countess in there. 371 00:29:47,395 --> 00:29:48,517 Let go. I heard screaming. 372 00:29:48,564 --> 00:29:50,565 - It was a chicken. - It wasn't a chicken! 373 00:29:50,650 --> 00:29:52,317 Let's have some light in here! 374 00:29:57,907 --> 00:29:59,699 Oh, God, they're here already. 375 00:30:07,917 --> 00:30:10,503 - I was busy in the garden. - Yes, yes, we saw. 376 00:30:10,585 --> 00:30:11,920 The Countess needs you. 377 00:30:34,694 --> 00:30:35,794 It's Margo. 378 00:30:37,321 --> 00:30:38,488 It's going to be fine. 379 00:30:41,407 --> 00:30:42,868 I'm not mad, you know. 380 00:30:44,829 --> 00:30:47,289 I know. I know. 381 00:30:48,915 --> 00:30:50,500 Who were those people? 382 00:30:52,043 --> 00:30:53,143 My relatives. 383 00:30:54,671 --> 00:30:56,005 Now they are mad. 384 00:31:06,475 --> 00:31:09,519 - What's wrong with it? - Theo thinks they need meat. 385 00:31:09,603 --> 00:31:13,524 - What do they eat? - Mice, birds, generally. 386 00:31:15,192 --> 00:31:17,737 There's loads of sparrows around. I'll shoot some. 387 00:31:17,819 --> 00:31:22,240 - Would that be any trouble? - No. It's what I do. 388 00:31:23,451 --> 00:31:26,871 - Thank you for driving us, Spiros. - You are welcome, Mrs. Durrells. 389 00:31:26,953 --> 00:31:29,415 I hope my eyes were sufficiently on the road. 390 00:31:30,415 --> 00:31:33,669 - Who's that? - Mrs. Vadrukakis. The animal lady. 391 00:31:37,590 --> 00:31:38,965 - Nearly got one! - Gerry? 392 00:31:43,386 --> 00:31:45,639 - Damn. Little bastards. - Bugger. 393 00:31:46,222 --> 00:31:48,141 No! Stop! 394 00:31:48,726 --> 00:31:51,896 Sorry, I don't know who you are, but you're sort of in the way here. 395 00:31:51,978 --> 00:31:55,148 I'm sorry, Mrs. Vadrukakis, we're only doing it because of my baby owls. 396 00:31:55,232 --> 00:31:56,399 This is murder! 397 00:31:56,482 --> 00:31:59,277 In that case, I think the jails are going to be rather full. 398 00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:03,740 If this is your idea of conservation, I'm ashamed of you. 399 00:32:10,164 --> 00:32:11,264 Mrs. Durrell! 400 00:32:14,709 --> 00:32:16,337 He is a little savage! 401 00:32:17,463 --> 00:32:19,548 You should be ashamed of yourself. 402 00:32:23,385 --> 00:32:25,595 Somebody shoot me, please. 403 00:32:25,678 --> 00:32:29,807 You have ignored my advice and, rather than prepare to leave, 404 00:32:29,892 --> 00:32:32,435 you have dragged us deeper into your mire. 405 00:32:32,894 --> 00:32:37,274 We will all leave now. Have your possessions sent on. 406 00:32:38,567 --> 00:32:39,692 But that's not fair. 407 00:32:42,111 --> 00:32:45,574 I have held back from saying this, but as senior family member, 408 00:32:45,657 --> 00:32:48,368 I have legal grounds to claim custody of Gerald. 409 00:32:48,452 --> 00:32:49,619 What? 410 00:32:49,703 --> 00:32:51,955 I've never craved children of my own, 411 00:32:52,039 --> 00:32:55,167 but I am quite willing to acquire one through my lawyers 412 00:32:55,251 --> 00:32:58,962 as you seem incapable of providing a secure home. 413 00:32:59,754 --> 00:33:01,173 We will pack! 414 00:33:02,340 --> 00:33:04,343 And I expect you to do the same. 415 00:33:06,844 --> 00:33:07,944 Wait! 416 00:33:10,765 --> 00:33:12,350 I think it's time you left. 417 00:33:14,644 --> 00:33:17,814 You'll be happier in a guest house. I'll send your possessions on, 418 00:33:17,898 --> 00:33:20,858 along with Geoffrey and Prue if they're as sour as you. 419 00:33:23,445 --> 00:33:24,545 Where's Spiros? 420 00:33:26,782 --> 00:33:30,119 - I'll drive you myself. - You're making a dreadful mistake. 421 00:33:30,576 --> 00:33:33,789 I'd rather make my own mistakes than have you make them for me. 422 00:33:33,873 --> 00:33:36,625 Don't you ever, ever threaten me like that again. 423 00:33:37,459 --> 00:33:41,462 I will haul my children off to the most distant corner of the earth 424 00:33:42,172 --> 00:33:45,466 rather than surrender them to you or anybody else. 425 00:33:48,888 --> 00:33:51,347 Hey! Stop! Stop! 426 00:33:51,973 --> 00:33:55,518 - Mum's borrowed your motor car. - Nobody borrows my motor car! 427 00:33:55,601 --> 00:33:57,979 Don't worry, she's a very, very good driver. 428 00:33:58,606 --> 00:34:00,399 Or at least she was ten years ago. 429 00:34:02,817 --> 00:34:04,820 She doesn't saunter along, does she? 430 00:34:52,743 --> 00:34:55,079 Slow down, you're making me ill! 431 00:34:55,536 --> 00:34:56,705 Louisa! 432 00:35:36,286 --> 00:35:38,747 Right... Let's think about this. 433 00:35:44,044 --> 00:35:46,963 Well, what are you going to do? 434 00:35:52,011 --> 00:35:55,014 I am going to sit... calmly... 435 00:35:56,347 --> 00:35:58,183 with you, as you're here... 436 00:36:00,059 --> 00:36:03,313 ...and wait... for someone to come by. 437 00:36:07,067 --> 00:36:10,862 And even though you were very rude to Spiros, 438 00:36:11,487 --> 00:36:13,824 I'm sure he won't begrudge you a sweet. 439 00:36:13,907 --> 00:36:18,119 Do I have to tell you how close we are to plummeting to our deaths? 440 00:36:35,637 --> 00:36:37,347 Oh! There. 441 00:36:39,640 --> 00:36:43,562 Our knight in shining armour. Or possibly the Grim Reaper. 442 00:36:49,318 --> 00:36:53,613 It has gone off the road and we need your donkey to pull them! 443 00:36:53,696 --> 00:36:55,491 The English are still inside. 444 00:37:41,619 --> 00:37:44,414 Nudity's all well and good until the flies get you. 445 00:37:46,625 --> 00:37:52,088 You will reassure your family about my... dark moments? 446 00:37:52,171 --> 00:37:54,799 Of course. When did they start? 447 00:37:55,633 --> 00:37:57,427 After my husband died. 448 00:37:59,303 --> 00:38:02,266 One builds a life around a person. 449 00:38:02,349 --> 00:38:03,809 Perhaps one shouldn't. 450 00:38:04,893 --> 00:38:06,395 And then they are gone... 451 00:38:08,688 --> 00:38:10,773 ...and you're left clutching the air. 452 00:38:11,440 --> 00:38:15,069 Mother says when Daddy died, she wanted to jump into the grave with him. 453 00:38:15,154 --> 00:38:19,282 And then her hair started falling out. I don't know which is worse. 454 00:38:19,366 --> 00:38:21,701 - Is everything all right? - Yes. 455 00:38:24,079 --> 00:38:26,623 Thank you, Margo. You can go home. 456 00:38:33,296 --> 00:38:36,882 There. You're looking a funny colour, but you're going to be fine. 457 00:38:45,976 --> 00:38:48,352 This wouldn't happen in the Home Counties. 458 00:38:48,894 --> 00:38:52,565 It doesn't happen here either, because only I drive the car! 459 00:38:56,028 --> 00:38:58,863 Oh! Thank the Lord you're safe! 460 00:38:59,322 --> 00:39:02,284 I said to Geoffrey, "How will we get the bodies home?" 461 00:39:02,743 --> 00:39:05,913 - Nightmare! - We're fine. Really. 462 00:39:06,579 --> 00:39:09,749 - Thank you. - Mrs. Durrells, don't do that again. 463 00:39:10,459 --> 00:39:12,002 I'm so sorry, Spiros. 464 00:39:13,919 --> 00:39:17,216 You smell of my steering wheel. Two of my favourite things! 465 00:39:21,011 --> 00:39:23,763 - Stop. - I want to keep my job, Angel. 466 00:39:23,846 --> 00:39:25,931 Which is more important? Me or your job? 467 00:39:26,015 --> 00:39:27,115 My job. 468 00:39:28,352 --> 00:39:30,519 Did you just actually stamp your foot? 469 00:39:30,603 --> 00:39:34,983 Listen, the Countess has a serious illness and I've been trying to help. 470 00:39:36,735 --> 00:39:39,070 - The Countess told me what happened. - Yes, I'm sorry. 471 00:39:39,154 --> 00:39:42,824 How dare you abandon her to cavort with your fancy man! 472 00:39:42,908 --> 00:39:46,453 Nobody cavorted, and... he really isn't that fancy. 473 00:39:46,536 --> 00:39:48,622 Just go away. Leave. 474 00:39:56,629 --> 00:39:57,797 What was I thinking? 475 00:40:00,424 --> 00:40:02,803 I could have killed us both, 476 00:40:03,427 --> 00:40:08,557 and then how would my, my poor... messed-up children have coped? 477 00:40:11,478 --> 00:40:12,770 Thank God you're here. 478 00:40:17,066 --> 00:40:19,652 I... I don't know what I'm doing. 479 00:40:28,411 --> 00:40:32,291 Before I jump to any conclusions, are you tying your shoelace? 480 00:40:36,210 --> 00:40:38,337 I am asking you if you want to marry me. 481 00:40:47,055 --> 00:40:48,222 I'll think about it. 482 00:41:00,027 --> 00:41:02,195 Theo, the most terrible thing's happened. 483 00:41:02,278 --> 00:41:05,198 I was with Leslie and, you know how he is with guns... 484 00:41:05,282 --> 00:41:08,952 Mrs. Vadrukakis told me what happened. 485 00:41:09,034 --> 00:41:11,538 - She feels... May I speak for you? - Ah, yes. 486 00:41:12,204 --> 00:41:15,958 She feels she was somewhat hard on you in the heat of the moment. 487 00:41:17,001 --> 00:41:20,671 Mrs. Vadrukakis, I didn't really think about it before, but I have now. 488 00:41:20,756 --> 00:41:23,716 I promise to conserve animal life wherever possible. 489 00:41:27,803 --> 00:41:29,013 Thank you, Gerry. 490 00:41:31,433 --> 00:41:33,977 Larry! Oh, you're limping! 491 00:41:34,810 --> 00:41:36,854 I expect you'll want to talk about it. 492 00:41:38,230 --> 00:41:41,442 Listen... I'm sorry. 493 00:41:42,277 --> 00:41:44,738 - For what? - For being an idiot. 494 00:41:46,448 --> 00:41:49,200 Let's face it, I'm only ever going to be a writer. 495 00:41:49,283 --> 00:41:52,662 - Did the manly work not go very well? - No. 496 00:41:54,206 --> 00:41:55,832 Let me make it better... 497 00:42:26,320 --> 00:42:27,420 Cheeky! 498 00:42:30,617 --> 00:42:33,245 - Lugaretzia, I heard Louisa... - She's alive. 499 00:42:33,328 --> 00:42:34,428 Oh, right. 500 00:42:34,496 --> 00:42:36,081 - Florence! - Louisa! 501 00:42:36,664 --> 00:42:38,458 - You nearly died! - Well, yes. 502 00:42:39,250 --> 00:42:41,961 But something really interesting has happened. 503 00:42:42,044 --> 00:42:43,144 What? 504 00:42:43,880 --> 00:42:45,340 I've fixed the generator! 505 00:42:46,383 --> 00:42:48,133 So, my news. 506 00:42:50,011 --> 00:42:51,804 Sven has asked me to marry him. 507 00:42:55,599 --> 00:42:58,644 - What are you going to say? - God knows. 508 00:43:11,574 --> 00:43:13,076 Here it's ok? 509 00:43:15,036 --> 00:43:18,914 Stop, please, Durrells. Enough! No more love! 510 00:43:33,971 --> 00:43:37,350 I am uneasy at my conduct in the motor car, 511 00:43:38,477 --> 00:43:39,935 and impressed by yours. 512 00:43:40,936 --> 00:43:43,522 And your principled defence of your children. 513 00:43:44,774 --> 00:43:46,483 Though less so by your driving. 514 00:43:47,526 --> 00:43:48,626 Yes. 515 00:43:48,945 --> 00:43:52,199 I still believe this isn't the best place to raise a family, 516 00:43:52,865 --> 00:43:55,619 but I accept that the choice must be yours. 517 00:43:57,245 --> 00:43:58,345 Thank you. 518 00:43:59,372 --> 00:44:01,790 I wish I cut a less stern figure. 519 00:44:02,918 --> 00:44:04,919 If I'm honest, I miss you, Louisa... 520 00:44:06,713 --> 00:44:07,839 ...and the children. 521 00:44:08,798 --> 00:44:12,176 This was my heavy-handed attempt to make you come home. 522 00:44:14,345 --> 00:44:18,307 You'd do the same if you spent as much time as I do with Prue and Geoffrey. 523 00:44:21,311 --> 00:44:23,438 We like it here, Auntie. 524 00:44:24,563 --> 00:44:25,689 I see that now. 525 00:44:27,025 --> 00:44:29,318 And how you might be attracted to your... 526 00:44:29,902 --> 00:44:31,028 Goatherd? 527 00:44:33,530 --> 00:44:34,630 Indeed. 528 00:44:50,673 --> 00:44:54,594 "There was an explosion at the colliery following earlier flooding." 529 00:44:55,178 --> 00:44:57,847 "Britain plans to triple the size of its air force" 530 00:44:57,930 --> 00:45:01,183 "in response to German re-armament. Prime Minister..." 531 00:45:05,354 --> 00:45:06,454 Hooray! 532 00:45:12,152 --> 00:45:15,365 It's been 86 minutes. I have to have your answer. 533 00:45:15,448 --> 00:45:18,201 - Sven, please play your accordion. - I'd rather not. 534 00:45:18,283 --> 00:45:20,745 - So why did you bring it? - Fair point. 535 00:45:25,708 --> 00:45:28,962 Darling, I'm not betraying your father. 536 00:45:29,671 --> 00:45:32,048 He would be happy for me. And for you. 537 00:45:32,799 --> 00:45:35,260 I know. I just miss him. 538 00:45:40,848 --> 00:45:42,433 So, how was the Countess? 539 00:45:42,517 --> 00:45:46,395 She was sad, shaken. Dennis wasn't very happy with me. 540 00:45:48,732 --> 00:45:52,818 It might be time for me to grow up a bit and learn some responsibility. 541 00:45:54,862 --> 00:45:59,409 You know, it's funny, cos I was just feeling like going the other way. 542 00:46:02,619 --> 00:46:04,788 I'm coming round to calamari. 543 00:46:07,791 --> 00:46:10,544 Shall we go mad and risk an olive? 544 00:46:16,717 --> 00:46:18,719 Everyone. Change of plan. 545 00:46:19,386 --> 00:46:22,265 I'm going back to being a writer and an intellectual. 546 00:46:25,559 --> 00:46:26,659 Yes! 547 00:46:31,191 --> 00:46:33,400 - They're feeding! - The owls! 548 00:46:44,204 --> 00:46:48,375 I can confidently say that Larry is the worst farmer on the planet. 549 00:46:50,000 --> 00:46:51,585 Although when he writes about it, 550 00:46:51,668 --> 00:46:53,879 I think he'll probably be rather better. 551 00:47:00,887 --> 00:47:03,306 Listen, Sven, about your proposal. 552 00:47:09,771 --> 00:47:10,979 Just... 553 00:47:13,775 --> 00:47:14,901 Yes. 554 00:47:33,377 --> 00:47:37,173 End of episode 5