1 00:00:04,904 --> 00:00:06,446 I have something to say. 2 00:00:06,529 --> 00:00:10,701 - If it's about the lavatory seat... - No, it's not. It's very much not. 3 00:00:12,703 --> 00:00:14,662 - Sven has proposed. - Say no. 4 00:00:14,746 --> 00:00:15,846 And I have said yes. 5 00:00:17,874 --> 00:00:22,672 I adored your father, but I haven't had a gentleman in my life for eight years. 6 00:00:22,754 --> 00:00:27,510 And Sven is resourceful and he's handsome and I love him. 7 00:00:28,009 --> 00:00:30,680 - This is so exciting. - Thank you, darling. 8 00:00:30,762 --> 00:00:33,515 - Morning, everyone. - Morning, Nancy. 9 00:00:36,978 --> 00:00:38,812 - Missed you. - Missed you, too. 10 00:00:38,896 --> 00:00:40,040 Anyway, can we talk about me 11 00:00:40,064 --> 00:00:42,232 because I have just told you I'm getting married. 12 00:00:42,315 --> 00:00:44,025 We will need to interview him. 13 00:00:45,152 --> 00:00:47,029 Who is getting married, you or me? 14 00:00:47,112 --> 00:00:50,698 I'm sure you'll want to run your eyes over our potential spouses. 15 00:00:54,411 --> 00:00:55,511 Fine. 16 00:01:38,789 --> 00:01:42,877 THE DURRELLS Episode 6 17 00:01:50,760 --> 00:01:53,763 Why you have them, all of these animals? 18 00:01:54,430 --> 00:01:57,683 - The same reason you have a family. - My mother make me. 19 00:01:59,142 --> 00:02:01,895 Well, normally, it's to enjoy their company. 20 00:02:02,729 --> 00:02:04,231 But you're right, Lugaretzia, 21 00:02:04,315 --> 00:02:07,526 I should invite people to come and enjoy them, too. 22 00:02:07,610 --> 00:02:08,985 I might need some more. 23 00:02:16,493 --> 00:02:18,245 Work is so boring. 24 00:02:18,328 --> 00:02:21,289 I'm stuck indoors, and she's drawn the shutters now. 25 00:02:21,915 --> 00:02:23,541 It's like I'm working down a mine. 26 00:02:23,626 --> 00:02:26,253 A mine filled with Louis Quinze furniture. 27 00:02:26,336 --> 00:02:28,672 If she didn't have this annoying depression thing, 28 00:02:28,755 --> 00:02:32,676 we'd go travelling and shopping, and I'd chat to Angel. 29 00:02:33,135 --> 00:02:34,887 Can't Dr. Petridis help? 30 00:02:34,969 --> 00:02:36,388 Oh, I'll get through it. 31 00:02:37,139 --> 00:02:38,474 No, help the Countess? 32 00:02:39,225 --> 00:02:42,268 No. She blames it on the shock of her husband dying. 33 00:02:43,019 --> 00:02:45,064 Her world's been smaller ever since. 34 00:02:45,773 --> 00:02:47,691 At this rate, she'll end up in a wardrobe. 35 00:02:47,774 --> 00:02:50,277 Money can't buy you happiness, can it? 36 00:02:50,360 --> 00:02:53,364 But it can buy you some lovely haute couture to be unhappy in. 37 00:02:53,446 --> 00:02:57,951 It's just as well, we don't have any money, really, and neither does Sven. 38 00:02:58,660 --> 00:03:00,871 Are you still wanting to get married? 39 00:03:01,329 --> 00:03:02,539 Since this morning? 40 00:03:03,958 --> 00:03:05,058 Yes, I think so. 41 00:03:05,792 --> 00:03:07,837 Well, we'll see. 42 00:03:13,759 --> 00:03:16,303 We'd like your answers down on paper, please. 43 00:03:16,762 --> 00:03:21,015 Sorry, my lawyers advised me not to put anything in writing. 44 00:03:21,100 --> 00:03:25,146 Can I just say, I don't care who my mother marries, I'm enjoying this. 45 00:03:25,229 --> 00:03:27,982 Come on, why do you want to marry Mrs. Durrell? 46 00:03:28,648 --> 00:03:31,150 - Because I love her. - That's easy to say. 47 00:03:31,235 --> 00:03:33,195 - Yes, it is. - Damn, he's good. 48 00:03:33,653 --> 00:03:37,158 Money isn't everything, of course, but is it true you don't have any? 49 00:03:37,532 --> 00:03:40,870 I have some land, I am rich in strength and in spirit. 50 00:03:42,453 --> 00:03:44,831 - May I have one of your goats? - No. 51 00:03:45,499 --> 00:03:48,919 Voltaire said that God created sex and priests created marriage. 52 00:03:49,002 --> 00:03:50,837 - Thoughts? - None. 53 00:03:50,921 --> 00:03:52,880 I come home late with a handsome boy, 54 00:03:52,965 --> 00:03:55,258 wanting to get to know each other better. 55 00:03:55,342 --> 00:03:57,469 Much better. What do you do? 56 00:03:59,012 --> 00:04:00,264 I'll have to hurry you. 57 00:04:01,097 --> 00:04:02,307 I ask your mother. 58 00:04:02,391 --> 00:04:06,311 Hello, Sven. So you're getting the full Durrells assault? 59 00:04:06,979 --> 00:04:08,079 Yes. 60 00:04:08,271 --> 00:04:10,607 Would you leave, please? You're not one of us. 61 00:04:10,691 --> 00:04:13,026 Are you thinking of having children with our mother? 62 00:04:13,110 --> 00:04:14,987 Because that would be a bad idea. 63 00:04:15,069 --> 00:04:17,196 I think the joke is over now, don't you? 64 00:04:18,157 --> 00:04:20,826 - May I borrow a goat? - I will discuss it with them. 65 00:04:21,492 --> 00:04:22,592 Thank you. 66 00:04:24,495 --> 00:04:26,498 I feel like an intruder in this house. 67 00:04:26,581 --> 00:04:30,336 - Why? - Your family are fine individually. 68 00:04:30,418 --> 00:04:31,754 Well, not really. 69 00:04:31,837 --> 00:04:34,715 But together, it's like living with bees, 70 00:04:35,173 --> 00:04:38,968 buzzing in my face, little stings the whole time. 71 00:04:39,929 --> 00:04:41,638 And it's really crowded. 72 00:04:41,722 --> 00:04:43,973 Just do what I do, shout at them. 73 00:04:44,057 --> 00:04:47,101 - I can't, they're not my family. - You really can. 74 00:04:48,395 --> 00:04:49,604 We'll do it together. 75 00:04:52,566 --> 00:04:54,109 Let's find a place of our own. 76 00:04:56,195 --> 00:04:57,612 We're 22, Larry. 77 00:04:59,406 --> 00:05:00,506 Of course. 78 00:05:01,992 --> 00:05:03,118 Sure. I'd love that. 79 00:05:06,372 --> 00:05:09,708 You're worried about what your mother will say, aren't you? 80 00:05:11,626 --> 00:05:12,726 Yes, I am. 81 00:05:13,796 --> 00:05:17,215 - Where are the other two judges? - Larry and Nancy are canoodling. 82 00:05:17,298 --> 00:05:19,468 And Gerry's opening the Durrell Zoo. 83 00:05:21,010 --> 00:05:23,096 So, may I marry Sven? 84 00:05:23,722 --> 00:05:25,599 Well, we like him. 85 00:05:26,224 --> 00:05:27,559 He's lovely, isn't he? 86 00:05:27,642 --> 00:05:30,938 Well, we're worried he's a bit too young and handsome. 87 00:05:31,605 --> 00:05:33,189 - Are we? - Are we? 88 00:05:34,525 --> 00:05:36,693 Look, if you marry an old chap 89 00:05:36,776 --> 00:05:39,488 and it goes wrong, he won't be alive that long. 90 00:05:40,197 --> 00:05:41,573 Do bear that in mind. 91 00:05:43,325 --> 00:05:44,425 ZOO 92 00:05:44,450 --> 00:05:46,285 You don't have to do this, Mrs. Durrells. 93 00:05:46,370 --> 00:05:47,470 I know. 94 00:05:47,955 --> 00:05:50,374 Tell him your mind was disturbed when you said yes. 95 00:05:50,456 --> 00:05:52,875 - What have you got against Sven? - Nothing. 96 00:05:53,376 --> 00:05:55,838 Except he's not Greek and he's not British. 97 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:57,880 Well, a lot of people aren't, Spiros. 98 00:05:57,964 --> 00:06:01,385 If you must marry again, have my friend Labros. 99 00:06:01,467 --> 00:06:03,345 You will never run out of bread. 100 00:06:04,011 --> 00:06:06,265 - Is he a baker? - No, he just likes bread. 101 00:06:06,347 --> 00:06:07,447 Shall we go? 102 00:06:11,436 --> 00:06:13,396 - Where are we going? - Sven's house. 103 00:06:13,939 --> 00:06:15,039 No! 104 00:06:18,860 --> 00:06:22,447 - Well done for passing your audition. - They are good company. 105 00:06:23,239 --> 00:06:27,160 I'm lending Gerry a goat and I am working on Leslie. 106 00:06:30,706 --> 00:06:32,583 So, when do you want to get married? 107 00:06:34,752 --> 00:06:35,919 There's no rush. 108 00:06:37,712 --> 00:06:38,922 Let's do it soon. 109 00:06:40,549 --> 00:06:41,842 What do you mean by soon? 110 00:06:44,011 --> 00:06:45,637 A week, two. 111 00:06:47,056 --> 00:06:50,434 Well... shouldn't we get to know each other better first? 112 00:06:50,517 --> 00:06:54,187 No. It's romantic, fun. 113 00:06:55,563 --> 00:06:58,107 You're revealing hidden shallows, Sven. 114 00:06:58,816 --> 00:06:59,916 I like it. 115 00:07:00,694 --> 00:07:03,654 Also, I don't believe in... 116 00:07:05,449 --> 00:07:07,366 ...you know, before marriage. 117 00:07:08,993 --> 00:07:11,662 Oh. Well, we'd better get married quickly, then. 118 00:07:17,961 --> 00:07:20,338 I've been living for my family for so long. 119 00:07:24,259 --> 00:07:26,385 It's time I started living for myself. 120 00:07:28,180 --> 00:07:29,280 And for you. 121 00:07:30,807 --> 00:07:34,936 So, in two weeks... a wedding. 122 00:07:46,573 --> 00:07:48,200 I do hope Alecko isn't grumpy. 123 00:07:48,866 --> 00:07:51,453 Yes, we must discourage touching the exhibits. 124 00:07:51,536 --> 00:07:55,040 In Athens Zoo, I saw a tapir bite off a visitor's finger. 125 00:07:55,122 --> 00:07:58,459 - How horrible. - And wasteful, as they are herbivores. 126 00:07:59,461 --> 00:08:03,339 Margo, are you discovering an interest in the animal kingdom? 127 00:08:03,424 --> 00:08:09,430 No. Theo, you know everything, why won't my Countess leave her villa? 128 00:08:10,429 --> 00:08:15,393 This is, of course, agoraphobia, from the Greek agorafovia, hooray! 129 00:08:17,144 --> 00:08:18,564 Fear of the marketplaces. 130 00:08:19,230 --> 00:08:22,276 That's so odd. I love shopping. 131 00:08:22,776 --> 00:08:26,238 The fear is of the open space, rather than the market. 132 00:08:26,321 --> 00:08:28,823 Oh. So how can I cure her? 133 00:08:29,407 --> 00:08:31,617 It can stem from feeling out of control, 134 00:08:31,701 --> 00:08:34,121 so reassurance and relaxation may help. 135 00:08:34,204 --> 00:08:36,623 Good. Thank you. 136 00:08:37,458 --> 00:08:40,461 - But the brain is a complex organ... - She's gone. 137 00:08:40,543 --> 00:08:43,087 I don't think Durrell brains are that complex. 138 00:08:48,634 --> 00:08:52,221 Sven and I have decided to get married in two weeks. 139 00:08:53,640 --> 00:08:55,517 Why? Are you pregnant? 140 00:08:56,058 --> 00:08:57,158 No! 141 00:08:58,896 --> 00:09:01,899 We just want to do it soon because, well, it's romantic and fun. 142 00:09:01,982 --> 00:09:03,734 No, you can't, we still have our doubts. 143 00:09:03,817 --> 00:09:05,610 That's not long enough to find a dress. 144 00:09:05,693 --> 00:09:08,947 Oh, I've been married once, Margo, I'll just find something suitable 145 00:09:09,031 --> 00:09:10,616 and stick a carnation on it. 146 00:09:13,368 --> 00:09:15,412 You were talking about your dress, weren't you? 147 00:09:15,494 --> 00:09:18,832 No. Not entirely. 148 00:09:20,166 --> 00:09:23,085 - Congratulations, Mrs. Durrell. - Thank you, Nancy. 149 00:09:23,169 --> 00:09:26,381 Why wait? Strike while the iron's hot. 150 00:09:27,882 --> 00:09:29,760 There's no time like the present. 151 00:09:32,720 --> 00:09:34,388 What is this, platitudes day? 152 00:09:47,276 --> 00:09:50,154 So, why are you and Nancy rowing? 153 00:09:52,074 --> 00:09:54,325 - I'm glad you brought that up. - Oh, dear. 154 00:09:55,202 --> 00:09:59,163 Nancy feels, and, well, I agree with her, but less so... 155 00:09:59,248 --> 00:10:00,348 Oh, bloody hell, Larry. 156 00:10:00,374 --> 00:10:01,474 OK, we... 157 00:10:03,293 --> 00:10:07,380 ...by which I mean Nancy, but a proportion of me... 158 00:10:08,507 --> 00:10:10,508 ...want to find our own place to live. 159 00:10:11,593 --> 00:10:15,304 - No, you don't. - Well... 160 00:10:15,389 --> 00:10:18,642 We have fun here, don't we, the five of us? 161 00:10:18,724 --> 00:10:19,824 Six. 162 00:10:20,852 --> 00:10:22,728 The six of us, we have fun, 163 00:10:22,813 --> 00:10:25,856 when we're not arguing. Was this Nancy's idea? 164 00:10:25,941 --> 00:10:28,402 Everything's changing, anyway, with you marrying Sven. 165 00:10:28,484 --> 00:10:32,655 But the important things, the being together, that's not changing. 166 00:10:33,322 --> 00:10:35,608 And you can't afford to move out, Larry, you're broke. 167 00:10:35,658 --> 00:10:36,758 So are you. 168 00:10:38,119 --> 00:10:40,122 I... I can write for money. 169 00:10:43,374 --> 00:10:44,585 I'm sad, too. 170 00:10:48,505 --> 00:10:52,842 Just in case this helps at all, we think it's fine if Larry leaves. 171 00:10:52,926 --> 00:10:54,135 - We do. - Yeah. 172 00:10:54,720 --> 00:10:55,820 Thank you. 173 00:11:19,201 --> 00:11:20,301 Morning, Nancy. 174 00:11:20,995 --> 00:11:23,582 - Hello, Mrs. Durrell. - I brought you some tea. 175 00:11:24,040 --> 00:11:25,792 - Nice cup of rosie. - Thank you. 176 00:11:30,504 --> 00:11:36,761 So, I hear you and Larry are thinking about finding a place of your own? 177 00:11:37,095 --> 00:11:40,766 - Yes. Now, it's not because... - Look, I completely understand. 178 00:11:41,724 --> 00:11:44,226 My concerns are broader. 179 00:11:46,396 --> 00:11:50,858 I suppose I'm thinking, does Nancy, a bright young thing, 180 00:11:51,193 --> 00:11:54,321 really want to bury herself away on, let's face it, 181 00:11:54,653 --> 00:11:56,823 a primitive Mediterranean island? 182 00:11:57,324 --> 00:11:58,617 Well, you have. 183 00:11:59,910 --> 00:12:01,010 Larry likes it here. 184 00:12:01,370 --> 00:12:04,413 Yes, and he writes really well on Corfu. 185 00:12:05,081 --> 00:12:07,376 So why are you suggesting I take him away? 186 00:12:08,752 --> 00:12:12,297 No, I was just talking about you. 187 00:12:16,093 --> 00:12:19,637 See, you're very young to settle down. And this is going to sound horrid, 188 00:12:19,721 --> 00:12:24,017 but I don't believe Larry's got other women out of his system. 189 00:12:54,631 --> 00:12:55,731 Mr. Zookeeper! 190 00:12:57,134 --> 00:12:59,802 - Have a goat. - Thanks, Sven. 191 00:13:00,929 --> 00:13:02,097 And... 192 00:13:06,183 --> 00:13:07,978 ...a tortoise I found on the way. 193 00:13:11,857 --> 00:13:13,066 Slow start, huh? 194 00:13:13,150 --> 00:13:17,027 Yes, but I cycled round telling people so I'm sure they're on their way. 195 00:13:17,738 --> 00:13:20,281 - Is your mummy here? - No, she's gone into town. 196 00:13:28,540 --> 00:13:30,559 You're not coming back to work for me, are you? 197 00:13:30,583 --> 00:13:34,921 No, thanks. I banged my toe on your cretinous shovel. 198 00:13:36,006 --> 00:13:38,175 Look, by the way, I had some of your ouzo. 199 00:13:38,632 --> 00:13:40,843 - It was medicinal. - I noticed. 200 00:13:41,344 --> 00:13:44,347 And congratulations on the emergency wedding thing. 201 00:13:45,055 --> 00:13:46,155 What's the hurry? 202 00:13:46,599 --> 00:13:47,699 Why wait? 203 00:13:48,434 --> 00:13:51,145 You can make whoopee outside marriage, you know. 204 00:13:51,730 --> 00:13:54,983 If I'm going to make love to a woman, I want it to be official. 205 00:13:56,108 --> 00:13:57,943 You've never made love to a woman? 206 00:13:59,236 --> 00:14:01,864 Of course I have. What else would I be doing? 207 00:14:02,907 --> 00:14:04,242 No, you've got me there. 208 00:14:39,401 --> 00:14:40,501 No. 209 00:14:41,947 --> 00:14:45,491 - What is homosexuality? - Where have you been all your life? 210 00:14:45,867 --> 00:14:48,744 - Outside, mainly, shooting. - Is it sex in a home? 211 00:14:49,329 --> 00:14:51,331 - No. - I give up, then. 212 00:14:51,832 --> 00:14:54,334 - I think I might know. - Of course you do. 213 00:14:54,417 --> 00:14:57,838 Isn't it when two males try to mate? 214 00:14:58,170 --> 00:15:00,089 Oh, yes, I do know what that is. 215 00:15:00,631 --> 00:15:03,426 It's illegal, and we shouldn't even be talking about it. 216 00:15:03,509 --> 00:15:05,970 - How long has it been going on? - For ever. 217 00:15:06,304 --> 00:15:08,390 The ancient Greeks couldn't get enough of it. 218 00:15:08,472 --> 00:15:11,684 Wait, how can Sven be homosexual if he's marrying Mother? 219 00:15:12,310 --> 00:15:13,895 Because he's been hiding it. 220 00:15:14,896 --> 00:15:16,064 But I may be mistaken. 221 00:15:17,856 --> 00:15:19,109 Should I tell Mother? 222 00:15:21,735 --> 00:15:25,155 What's up with you, Larry? You're normally so sure of yourself. 223 00:15:25,239 --> 00:15:27,450 Well, life's a bit fraught at the moment. 224 00:15:27,951 --> 00:15:31,872 - Nancy isn't talking to me. - Well, that's a good thing, isn't it? 225 00:15:34,123 --> 00:15:37,460 Oh, there's a postcard for you from Max. 226 00:15:43,632 --> 00:15:45,843 "My dearest Margo, I think of you a lot..." 227 00:15:52,559 --> 00:15:55,729 Oh, thank you, Demetrios. 228 00:15:56,145 --> 00:15:57,245 Dennis. 229 00:15:57,980 --> 00:16:00,190 Look at those. Heart stopping. 230 00:16:00,983 --> 00:16:03,236 My mother's getting married in a week. 231 00:16:03,319 --> 00:16:06,447 - So quick. Is she pregnant? - No. 232 00:16:12,412 --> 00:16:15,831 - We'd love it if you'd come. - You know I never leave the villa. 233 00:16:16,874 --> 00:16:20,337 A pity, really, cos I do love a wedding. 234 00:16:22,797 --> 00:16:26,759 And it will be hopeless because none of us have a clue about style. 235 00:16:31,181 --> 00:16:33,807 - I may be able to help. - Would you? 236 00:16:34,517 --> 00:16:38,270 The reception's at home. Come to our house and get some ideas. 237 00:16:46,112 --> 00:16:48,655 Come on, everyone, let's organise this wedding! 238 00:16:49,490 --> 00:16:52,826 We should serve those little sausages. Everybody loves those. 239 00:16:52,911 --> 00:16:54,371 That's your big plan, is it? 240 00:16:54,454 --> 00:16:56,081 Well, Sven is Greek Orthodox, 241 00:16:56,164 --> 00:16:58,999 though he likes the confession part, he says, and the hats. 242 00:16:59,083 --> 00:17:01,960 - So it's all planned. - If this wedding does go ahead... 243 00:17:02,045 --> 00:17:04,338 Darling, this wedding is going ahead, 244 00:17:05,255 --> 00:17:09,134 and I would really like it if you could arrange it for me, please. 245 00:17:11,554 --> 00:17:13,640 OK, well, let's form a guard of honour 246 00:17:13,722 --> 00:17:16,142 and fire a shot for every year of your life. 247 00:17:18,853 --> 00:17:20,729 Larry, any ideas? 248 00:17:21,146 --> 00:17:23,191 - Better ones? - No. 249 00:17:25,692 --> 00:17:27,903 Lugaretzia, the kitchen is all yours tomorrow, 250 00:17:27,988 --> 00:17:31,031 Sven and I are having a celebratory supper at his house. 251 00:17:31,616 --> 00:17:34,034 - I make wedding cake. - Oh, with white icing? 252 00:17:34,744 --> 00:17:37,372 No. Brown, with prunes. 253 00:17:38,540 --> 00:17:39,874 Family recipe. 254 00:17:41,583 --> 00:17:42,751 Gerry! 255 00:17:43,419 --> 00:17:46,004 I bring you enthusiastic visitors to your zoo. 256 00:17:48,048 --> 00:17:49,148 Get out! 257 00:17:49,509 --> 00:17:52,637 Please come this way. Do ask questions. 258 00:17:53,262 --> 00:17:56,849 Spiros, can I book your car for three o'clock tomorrow at the villa? 259 00:17:56,932 --> 00:18:00,186 - Of course. Shopping? - No. I'm curing someone. 260 00:18:01,061 --> 00:18:04,398 These mantis have only one ear, here on their abdomen. 261 00:18:10,487 --> 00:18:13,866 The common tortoise... common, but anything but boring. 262 00:18:17,453 --> 00:18:20,622 Drive slowly, and keep the conversation relaxing and frothy. 263 00:18:23,543 --> 00:18:25,002 My friend, the butler. 264 00:18:25,794 --> 00:18:27,129 How's the butling? 265 00:18:27,213 --> 00:18:29,715 I have my good days and my bad days. 266 00:18:42,312 --> 00:18:44,605 - Well, this is all very nice. - Stop the car! 267 00:18:48,192 --> 00:18:50,403 Come on, Countess, this is ridiculous. 268 00:18:53,489 --> 00:18:54,589 Let's go home. 269 00:19:07,921 --> 00:19:09,506 How are the preparations going? 270 00:19:09,588 --> 00:19:12,466 Well, I've made this very snazzy clipboard. 271 00:19:12,550 --> 00:19:16,221 Oh. Be nice to Nancy and don't set the oven on fire. 272 00:19:16,721 --> 00:19:18,139 Leave, mother, we'll be fine. 273 00:19:18,222 --> 00:19:21,160 It's been such a long time since I've left you on your own for the evening. 274 00:19:21,184 --> 00:19:23,019 Exactly. It's high time. 275 00:19:24,854 --> 00:19:26,373 - Have fun at Sven's. - I won't be late. 276 00:19:26,397 --> 00:19:28,357 Shouldn't you be back in the morning? 277 00:19:28,440 --> 00:19:31,861 - No, why? - See if you get on, as it were. 278 00:19:31,945 --> 00:19:33,320 Check everything works. 279 00:19:33,862 --> 00:19:35,405 What are you talking about? 280 00:19:43,455 --> 00:19:44,581 This is Samson. 281 00:19:49,962 --> 00:19:53,758 He doesn't bite. He's harmless. Do you want to stroke him? 282 00:20:03,143 --> 00:20:04,243 It bit me! 283 00:20:04,269 --> 00:20:07,605 Ah, now, technically, scorpions don't bite, they sting. 284 00:20:07,688 --> 00:20:08,788 Scorpion?! 285 00:20:10,107 --> 00:20:12,068 So what happens now, then, do I die, or what? 286 00:20:12,150 --> 00:20:13,944 Well, in fact, though painful, 287 00:20:14,027 --> 00:20:16,489 stings are harmless, unless you're very unlucky. 288 00:20:16,572 --> 00:20:18,407 I am very unlucky! Look at my life! 289 00:20:18,490 --> 00:20:21,369 Leslie, please stop shouting, I'm trying to work. 290 00:20:21,452 --> 00:20:24,746 - I've just been bitten by a scorpion! - He means stung. 291 00:20:28,501 --> 00:20:29,601 Anyway... 292 00:20:34,131 --> 00:20:35,841 Coming round to the accordion? 293 00:20:36,509 --> 00:20:37,844 A tiny bit. 294 00:20:38,510 --> 00:20:41,222 Good. Cos I'm playing at our wedding. 295 00:20:48,062 --> 00:20:49,688 Is that supposed to be there? 296 00:20:49,771 --> 00:20:51,191 Must be a hole in the fence. 297 00:23:04,948 --> 00:23:06,242 Always one who escapes. 298 00:23:07,617 --> 00:23:08,786 Isn't there just. 299 00:23:14,542 --> 00:23:16,294 Never mind, I have another one. 300 00:23:17,210 --> 00:23:19,337 My accordions are like my children. 301 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:22,133 So I won't be needing them much longer. 302 00:23:22,215 --> 00:23:24,469 I'll have your children to entertain me. 303 00:23:26,887 --> 00:23:30,391 I feel a bit odd, Sven, do you mind if I wander home? 304 00:23:33,561 --> 00:23:36,563 Something I said? Cooked? 305 00:23:36,647 --> 00:23:41,611 No, no, it's just been a bit stressful, you know, the wedding in a day or two. 306 00:23:41,694 --> 00:23:43,237 - I'll walk you home. - No. 307 00:23:44,571 --> 00:23:46,532 No, the... the air will do me good. 308 00:23:48,825 --> 00:23:49,952 It's been lovely. 309 00:24:01,588 --> 00:24:05,217 Of course I'm panicking! My hand looks like I've boiled it for an hour. 310 00:24:05,301 --> 00:24:09,013 It hardly shows. But don't let Mother see it, she'll be upset. 311 00:24:09,596 --> 00:24:12,057 Leslie, relax, you have nothing to worry about, 312 00:24:12,141 --> 00:24:13,393 unless you are very unlucky. 313 00:24:13,476 --> 00:24:17,146 Very unlucky? Yes, well, take a look at that, Professor Insect. 314 00:24:17,229 --> 00:24:21,192 In fact, technically, scorpions are arachnids, rather than insects. 315 00:24:21,275 --> 00:24:23,735 Yes, there seems to be an allergic reaction. 316 00:24:24,820 --> 00:24:26,989 I suspect it will be fine in the morning. 317 00:24:27,072 --> 00:24:29,950 Scorpions don't like being caged, they lash out. 318 00:24:30,910 --> 00:24:35,039 Am I doing a bad thing, Theo, keeping scorpions, keeping anything? 319 00:24:35,123 --> 00:24:37,791 Well, you want to understand and experience them more. 320 00:24:37,875 --> 00:24:39,544 That's what conservation is. 321 00:24:40,044 --> 00:24:41,144 Oh, hello. 322 00:24:44,297 --> 00:24:45,550 Anything happen here? 323 00:24:49,010 --> 00:24:50,110 How was Sven? 324 00:24:51,304 --> 00:24:52,404 He was... 325 00:24:56,309 --> 00:24:57,409 I don't know. 326 00:25:07,237 --> 00:25:09,656 - And? - Not a great success, really. 327 00:25:10,115 --> 00:25:11,242 Why? 328 00:25:13,994 --> 00:25:16,789 Larry, you move in artistic circles. 329 00:25:19,249 --> 00:25:22,295 Do you think Sven might be queer? 330 00:25:24,797 --> 00:25:27,340 - You got there, too. - I found the photographs. 331 00:25:28,383 --> 00:25:31,720 Most humans are attracted to their own gender to some degree. 332 00:25:31,803 --> 00:25:35,057 Well yes, but... well, he looked really attracted. 333 00:25:36,809 --> 00:25:39,561 It's a scandal that homosexuality is outlawed. 334 00:25:40,103 --> 00:25:43,566 What are they scared of? That we'll all ditch our wives, and... 335 00:25:45,151 --> 00:25:46,251 Sorry. 336 00:25:47,862 --> 00:25:49,029 What am I going to do? 337 00:25:52,073 --> 00:25:53,450 And what am I going to do? 338 00:25:58,789 --> 00:26:02,460 Well done, Lugaretzia, bravo, good 'wort'. 339 00:26:02,542 --> 00:26:05,046 Work, my love, work. 340 00:26:05,546 --> 00:26:08,798 Gerry? That zoo needs to be made safe before the reception. 341 00:26:10,760 --> 00:26:14,347 Lovebirds, we've got a wedding to prepare, let's not dawdle! 342 00:26:14,430 --> 00:26:16,890 Nancy, put your crayons away and muck in! 343 00:26:18,892 --> 00:26:23,104 - Larry, please, I can't stand this. - This is family life. 344 00:26:23,189 --> 00:26:25,650 And you've always been the first to question it, 345 00:26:25,732 --> 00:26:28,568 to argue for personal freedom over mindless allegiance. 346 00:26:28,652 --> 00:26:32,657 - And now you're acting like... - They're my family and I love them! 347 00:26:35,659 --> 00:26:42,207 By which I mean, I understand them and when they suffer, I suffer, 348 00:26:42,874 --> 00:26:46,795 however ludicrous their problems. And I can't believe I'm saying this. 349 00:26:46,878 --> 00:26:51,384 But I have my own life. And I can't believe that I'm saying this, 350 00:26:51,467 --> 00:26:54,220 but it's back in England and I want to go home. 351 00:26:55,679 --> 00:26:57,682 With you, please. 352 00:26:58,556 --> 00:27:00,768 What happened to staying here? There's a shack... 353 00:27:00,851 --> 00:27:03,061 No, we need to get away, sweetheart, 354 00:27:04,146 --> 00:27:07,024 so we can explore our own life together. 355 00:27:15,532 --> 00:27:17,535 - Thank you, Theo. - What for? 356 00:27:18,578 --> 00:27:19,678 Helping me. 357 00:27:20,621 --> 00:27:23,666 People were interested. It was so exciting. 358 00:27:23,749 --> 00:27:24,849 I know. 359 00:27:26,418 --> 00:27:29,463 It's a shame about Leslie. He really is unlucky, isn't he? 360 00:27:29,546 --> 00:27:32,257 Always. Is he going to be all right? 361 00:27:32,800 --> 00:27:36,052 I hope so. Dr. Petridis is away again. 362 00:27:38,930 --> 00:27:40,141 I've been thinking. 363 00:27:41,183 --> 00:27:45,146 Leslie's mishap, perhaps it's a sign. 364 00:27:46,229 --> 00:27:48,983 I mean, we don't need to keep them to love them. 365 00:27:50,191 --> 00:27:51,291 I know. 366 00:27:53,988 --> 00:27:55,823 Is it time to set them all free? 367 00:27:59,784 --> 00:28:04,289 We could do it at the wedding party tomorrow, as a symbol of something. 368 00:28:07,001 --> 00:28:08,101 All right. 369 00:28:35,570 --> 00:28:37,363 What have you been doing all day? 370 00:28:38,948 --> 00:28:41,869 In 12 hours, you're due to be Mrs. Louisa... 371 00:28:44,662 --> 00:28:46,040 What is Sven's surname? 372 00:28:46,956 --> 00:28:48,056 Lundblad. 373 00:28:51,003 --> 00:28:53,046 Then you really shouldn't marry him. 374 00:28:53,755 --> 00:28:56,509 I have to, Lugaretzia's made a wedding cake. 375 00:28:56,592 --> 00:29:00,221 Yes, I don't think there's a spare prune left on the island. 376 00:29:00,303 --> 00:29:03,223 And Leslie's been running a tight ship with the preparations. 377 00:29:03,307 --> 00:29:07,352 Yes. I took his clipboard away and he made another one. 378 00:29:10,772 --> 00:29:12,315 You know what you have to do. 379 00:29:14,609 --> 00:29:15,709 Talk to Sven. 380 00:29:15,778 --> 00:29:18,613 I was hoping if I didn't, the problem would go away. 381 00:29:19,114 --> 00:29:22,118 Has being an ostrich been a success for you in the past? 382 00:29:22,200 --> 00:29:24,494 No. Let's talk about you. 383 00:29:25,829 --> 00:29:31,711 Much as I love me, and talking about me, let's do that another time. 384 00:29:53,065 --> 00:29:54,165 Can I come in? 385 00:29:54,984 --> 00:29:56,084 Sure. 386 00:30:09,122 --> 00:30:11,791 I shouldn't have done it, but... 387 00:30:12,585 --> 00:30:14,253 I looked through your photos. 388 00:30:15,504 --> 00:30:18,674 Of you... with men. 389 00:30:20,091 --> 00:30:21,926 It's true, I've been photo'd with men. 390 00:30:22,011 --> 00:30:25,555 Not just photographed, Sven, you were... 391 00:30:26,932 --> 00:30:28,768 ...you were kissing your friend. 392 00:30:31,603 --> 00:30:32,730 Where are the women? 393 00:30:32,812 --> 00:30:35,481 What, you want me to have had sex with lots of women? 394 00:30:35,566 --> 00:30:39,236 - Right now, yes, I'd love that. - This is absurd. 395 00:30:39,652 --> 00:30:43,699 I wouldn't care if you were homosexual if we weren't getting married today. 396 00:30:45,658 --> 00:30:47,744 I had a lovely first marriage, 397 00:30:47,828 --> 00:30:52,833 but being married is hard, Sven, and it cannot be based on a big, fat lie. 398 00:30:53,708 --> 00:30:57,421 Well, clearly I used to like men, that way. 399 00:30:57,505 --> 00:30:59,172 But it was a while ago. 400 00:30:59,882 --> 00:31:01,634 Have you ever slept with a woman? 401 00:31:03,969 --> 00:31:07,932 It was close once but, you know, I think I'll be good. 402 00:31:09,433 --> 00:31:12,353 This isn't fair, Sven. 403 00:31:13,519 --> 00:31:17,190 If I hadn't chanced upon your secret life, 404 00:31:17,274 --> 00:31:21,529 I would've come to our bedroom tonight expecting, quite frankly, 405 00:31:21,611 --> 00:31:25,240 a bit of a show, and a huge sense of release. 406 00:31:25,324 --> 00:31:29,036 - And what would've happened? - Well, I will give it a go. 407 00:31:32,456 --> 00:31:33,999 Why do you want to marry me? 408 00:31:34,082 --> 00:31:35,751 Because I love being with you. 409 00:31:37,127 --> 00:31:39,129 And I want a family of my own. 410 00:31:40,338 --> 00:31:42,423 Well, you can't bloody have one. 411 00:31:46,386 --> 00:31:48,471 You know what it is like to love men? 412 00:31:50,014 --> 00:31:53,393 It's like being in prison, in real prison, 413 00:31:54,477 --> 00:31:57,648 prison of pretending and... lies. 414 00:32:00,109 --> 00:32:03,528 We are officially mentally ill, do you know that? 415 00:32:04,446 --> 00:32:07,116 - It's important I overcome this. - Overcome it? 416 00:32:08,032 --> 00:32:09,910 It's part of you. 417 00:32:10,660 --> 00:32:11,760 I have to. 418 00:32:13,080 --> 00:32:15,666 I came to this island to put all that in the past. 419 00:32:17,583 --> 00:32:18,683 No. 420 00:32:20,129 --> 00:32:23,048 I am so sorry, Sven, but no. 421 00:32:24,424 --> 00:32:26,677 No matter how much we love each other... 422 00:32:28,512 --> 00:32:30,680 ...it's not right for either of us. 423 00:32:31,599 --> 00:32:35,601 And a marriage would just be more of a lie than your life is now. 424 00:32:40,606 --> 00:32:43,819 Maybe if we were both 80, it would work. 425 00:32:45,195 --> 00:32:46,947 I can wait, if you can. 426 00:33:51,761 --> 00:33:55,681 - You need to cook the little sausages. - Later. I need your advice. 427 00:33:59,102 --> 00:34:01,522 My novel has been accepted for publication, 428 00:34:02,647 --> 00:34:05,608 which, because Corfu inspired me as a writer, 429 00:34:05,693 --> 00:34:08,612 makes my decision whether to stay even harder. 430 00:34:09,195 --> 00:34:11,448 You've never asked me for advice before. 431 00:34:14,243 --> 00:34:15,343 So nice. 432 00:34:16,244 --> 00:34:17,344 Yeah. 433 00:34:19,163 --> 00:34:20,263 Anyway... 434 00:34:22,584 --> 00:34:25,920 ...you loved your girlfriend, until she dumped you... 435 00:34:27,171 --> 00:34:29,633 ...so imagine the pain of abandoning her. 436 00:34:29,717 --> 00:34:33,387 Look. You're incredibly annoying. 437 00:34:34,430 --> 00:34:37,390 You could represent England for annoying. 438 00:34:42,479 --> 00:34:43,646 But don't leave. 439 00:34:44,439 --> 00:34:47,275 Girlfriends come and go, but families are for ever. 440 00:34:49,028 --> 00:34:50,128 Thank you. 441 00:34:54,365 --> 00:34:55,743 I think we need to talk. 442 00:34:56,577 --> 00:34:59,245 - What, the three of us? - No, not the three of us, Leslie. 443 00:34:59,329 --> 00:35:00,456 Oh, yes, sorry. 444 00:35:31,737 --> 00:35:33,988 Why are you rushing me? Today of all days. 445 00:35:34,073 --> 00:35:35,866 The wedding doesn't change anything. 446 00:35:35,949 --> 00:35:38,869 Not the stupid wedding, the day I hear my novel's being published. 447 00:35:38,952 --> 00:35:41,163 You know how pleased I am for you, Larry. 448 00:35:41,663 --> 00:35:43,289 But I need to know our future. 449 00:35:44,832 --> 00:35:46,835 My family aren't that bad, are they? 450 00:35:47,294 --> 00:35:48,503 My mother loves you. 451 00:35:48,586 --> 00:35:51,672 So why did she tell me you'd never be faithful to me, then? 452 00:35:53,967 --> 00:35:55,067 What? 453 00:35:57,596 --> 00:35:59,890 Larry, don't. It's not about her. 454 00:36:08,397 --> 00:36:09,565 Larry, good. 455 00:36:14,237 --> 00:36:16,113 There isn't going to be a wedding. 456 00:36:17,323 --> 00:36:18,423 Why? 457 00:36:19,450 --> 00:36:25,540 We realised... we're very fond of each other, but not in the right way. 458 00:36:26,582 --> 00:36:28,209 So not because he prefers men? 459 00:36:29,419 --> 00:36:30,519 Well, yes, that. 460 00:36:31,337 --> 00:36:34,924 But just tell the guests, as I say, we realise we're very... 461 00:36:35,007 --> 00:36:37,302 Fond of each other but not in the right way. 462 00:36:38,678 --> 00:36:41,056 It's up to Sven to decide what to tell people. 463 00:36:46,352 --> 00:36:50,565 So no wedding... but the best party ever. 464 00:36:51,774 --> 00:36:53,485 OK, people, so we've got one... 465 00:36:57,030 --> 00:37:00,032 One hour until the wedding, well, the knees-up. 466 00:37:00,116 --> 00:37:03,119 So, basically... yeah. 467 00:37:05,121 --> 00:37:07,790 Did you tell Nancy I'm a philandering bastard? 468 00:37:08,249 --> 00:37:10,543 - I'm so sorry. - It's not even true. 469 00:37:11,253 --> 00:37:14,298 I may talk about sex all the time, and think about it 470 00:37:14,381 --> 00:37:18,676 and write about it, brilliantly, but I don't do it. 471 00:37:19,844 --> 00:37:23,640 I've waited steadfastly for Nancy for five months! 472 00:37:24,391 --> 00:37:25,893 I didn't want you to leave. 473 00:37:27,269 --> 00:37:28,811 It was my turn to be selfish. 474 00:37:54,295 --> 00:37:58,050 "Larry, catching the five o'clock ferry home." 475 00:37:59,301 --> 00:38:02,387 "I hope with all my heart you will join me. Love, Nancy." 476 00:38:11,104 --> 00:38:15,024 Margo, you forgot to put your skirt on. 477 00:38:15,484 --> 00:38:16,818 Oh, God! 478 00:38:45,805 --> 00:38:50,352 Well, you got your wish, Spiros. 479 00:38:51,519 --> 00:38:52,896 I'm not marrying Sven. 480 00:38:55,399 --> 00:38:56,732 Oh, Louisa. 481 00:39:02,739 --> 00:39:04,740 - Will you tell everyone? - Of course. 482 00:39:05,367 --> 00:39:07,827 They are really fond of each other, 483 00:39:09,454 --> 00:39:12,039 just not in the right way. 484 00:39:13,625 --> 00:39:17,504 OK, together we'll find you a new, Greek husband. 485 00:39:21,008 --> 00:39:22,842 - Too soon? - Yeah. 486 00:39:48,243 --> 00:39:51,413 Don't worry, I've examined Leslie's arm and treated it. 487 00:39:51,913 --> 00:39:53,539 I'm pretty sure we can save it. 488 00:39:54,123 --> 00:39:55,459 What? His arm? 489 00:39:57,251 --> 00:40:00,547 Save it from feeling a bit stiff in the morning. 490 00:40:03,466 --> 00:40:05,050 - Right. - Cheers. 491 00:40:05,844 --> 00:40:06,944 Cheers. 492 00:40:20,107 --> 00:40:21,943 Don't just stand there, misting over, 493 00:40:22,027 --> 00:40:25,197 come and congratulate the Countess on getting out of the bloody house. 494 00:40:25,280 --> 00:40:26,447 How are you feeling? 495 00:40:27,573 --> 00:40:31,702 A little like a tightrope walker trying not to look down. 496 00:40:31,786 --> 00:40:34,205 - Have a drink. - No, that makes it worse, apparently. 497 00:40:34,288 --> 00:40:35,582 Oh, don't have a drink. 498 00:40:36,208 --> 00:40:39,919 Apparently we've missed the ceremony, 499 00:40:40,002 --> 00:40:42,630 but... who did your mother marry? 500 00:40:44,966 --> 00:40:46,066 Hello, party! 501 00:40:46,926 --> 00:40:49,096 - Max has arrived! - And Donald. 502 00:40:50,513 --> 00:40:51,681 But mainly Max. 503 00:40:52,139 --> 00:40:53,239 Excuse me. 504 00:40:56,727 --> 00:40:58,270 - Hello, Margy. - Hello. 505 00:41:20,335 --> 00:41:22,670 - You know how to throw a party. - Well... 506 00:41:25,257 --> 00:41:28,425 Six months in Corfu, feels like a lifetime in Bournemouth. 507 00:41:33,473 --> 00:41:37,227 I don't know if it's the atmosphere, or the wine, 508 00:41:37,686 --> 00:41:40,814 but I'm actually starting to enjoy the accordion. 509 00:41:44,108 --> 00:41:46,903 I'll have to tell Larry, he was always... 510 00:42:47,671 --> 00:42:50,050 I knew Gerry was a kindred spirit 511 00:42:50,133 --> 00:42:54,470 when together we watched a family of dung beetles for three hours. 512 00:42:55,554 --> 00:42:57,765 So Gerry loves animals, but... 513 00:42:57,849 --> 00:43:00,225 A scorpion, massive, and it stung me there. 514 00:43:00,309 --> 00:43:03,146 The pain would have actually killed most men, so... 515 00:43:05,106 --> 00:43:06,523 Sorry, sorry. Carry on. 516 00:43:06,607 --> 00:43:10,110 Thank you. Gerry loves animals, 517 00:43:10,194 --> 00:43:14,281 but part of loving is knowing when to let go. 518 00:43:15,908 --> 00:43:21,622 So today we are releasing my precious animal family back into the wild, 519 00:43:21,705 --> 00:43:26,335 where, hopefully, like us, they'll thrive and have fun 520 00:43:26,752 --> 00:43:28,504 and if they're lucky, multiply. 521 00:43:31,590 --> 00:43:32,690 So... 522 00:43:53,697 --> 00:43:54,823 Stop. 523 00:43:59,536 --> 00:44:01,580 I need to be with them a little longer. 524 00:44:03,164 --> 00:44:06,710 It's not enough to observe them from a distance. 525 00:44:07,501 --> 00:44:11,381 To understand them properly, you need to be with them every day 526 00:44:11,464 --> 00:44:13,882 and hold them and smell them. 527 00:44:16,136 --> 00:44:18,847 Anyway... sorry. 528 00:44:20,681 --> 00:44:22,309 Maybe next week. 529 00:44:23,018 --> 00:44:25,769 Please, go back and enjoy the party. 530 00:44:29,190 --> 00:44:31,608 Thank goodness. I thought for a horrible moment 531 00:44:31,693 --> 00:44:33,569 you were going to go ahead with it. 532 00:44:35,822 --> 00:44:36,922 Well done. 533 00:45:11,648 --> 00:45:12,816 This feels new. 534 00:45:48,436 --> 00:45:49,603 Thank you, Larry. 535 00:45:53,482 --> 00:45:55,193 Margo told me about your book. 536 00:45:56,527 --> 00:45:57,779 I'm very proud of you. 537 00:45:58,570 --> 00:45:59,670 So you should be. 538 00:46:02,492 --> 00:46:03,867 I'm proud of all of you. 539 00:46:08,123 --> 00:46:10,541 - So, what's next? - For you? 540 00:46:12,460 --> 00:46:15,588 Well, you know what they say, when you fall off a horse... 541 00:46:15,964 --> 00:46:19,424 - Give up horse-riding? - Get back on again quickly. 542 00:46:20,677 --> 00:46:22,970 You know, Spiros said something similar. 543 00:46:23,471 --> 00:46:24,571 Only not as nicely. 544 00:46:28,308 --> 00:46:31,187 Somewhere on this island, there's someone for you. 545 00:46:36,985 --> 00:46:41,321 You know, I just dream of the day when all four of you find... 546 00:46:43,158 --> 00:46:48,203 ...happiness and fulfilment and love. 547 00:46:50,582 --> 00:46:51,916 This may not happen. 548 00:46:58,630 --> 00:47:00,925 It's my job to make it happen. 549 00:47:03,802 --> 00:47:04,902 We'll see. 550 00:47:06,639 --> 00:47:07,739 We'll see. 551 00:47:49,766 --> 00:47:53,310 End of episode 6