1 00:00:16,199 --> 00:00:19,199 So, is your wife at least writing to you from Athens ? 2 00:00:19,760 --> 00:00:23,480 No. She said she needs time to think. 3 00:00:24,239 --> 00:00:28,760 - About what ? - I wish I knew. Maybe she's bored. 4 00:00:30,719 --> 00:00:34,640 - Am I boring ? - Oh, yes, you are, really. 5 00:00:36,039 --> 00:00:36,960 No. 6 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:41,280 Except when you're talking about your carburrengos. 7 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:43,439 Carburettor. 8 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:52,159 I just want you to be happy. It's not for me to comment on your family. 9 00:01:43,480 --> 00:01:46,959 THE DURRELLS Season 3, episode 8 10 00:01:50,640 --> 00:01:54,519 - He seems sad. - It could just be from living with us. 11 00:01:54,599 --> 00:01:58,200 I think Frank's like me, he's searching, for meaning. 12 00:01:58,519 --> 00:02:01,400 He's a sloth. He's being slothful. 13 00:02:01,480 --> 00:02:03,959 You're muddling him up with a Jack Russell. 14 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:06,599 Listen, as we're not inheriting any money, 15 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:10,719 I've been doing some paid journalism. Listen to my piece for the Daily Mail. 16 00:02:10,800 --> 00:02:13,800 "Corfu is a jewel set in an azure sea." 17 00:02:13,879 --> 00:02:15,800 "With magical vistas at every turn," 18 00:02:15,879 --> 00:02:19,400 "the smiling locals cannot believe their good fortune." 19 00:02:19,479 --> 00:02:21,560 Well, you've invented half of this. 20 00:02:21,919 --> 00:02:26,039 "A fleet of stylish taxis is on hand to whisk you around the island." 21 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:28,960 - Well, there's Spiros ! - Exactly. 22 00:02:29,599 --> 00:02:32,199 "All modern conveniences are present and correct." 23 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:35,759 - There's no electricity. - Yes, there is an element of fiction. 24 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:38,919 - Shouldn't you have a novel out ? - Yes, thank you for asking. 25 00:02:39,000 --> 00:02:42,560 I don't want to read it. I just thought it might make us some cash. 26 00:02:42,879 --> 00:02:44,879 Lovely ! I'm going into town. 27 00:02:44,960 --> 00:02:49,080 Ah, that would be, "Corfu Town, the eighth wonder of the world." 28 00:02:49,159 --> 00:02:50,759 "Walk hand in hand among the..." 29 00:03:02,719 --> 00:03:04,080 Hello. How are you ? 30 00:03:05,840 --> 00:03:09,080 - Was that Greek ? - Yes. Was it that bad ? 31 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:14,159 - I do not know. We are not Greek. - Ah ! What are you ? 32 00:03:15,039 --> 00:03:16,199 Internationalists. 33 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:18,159 And what brings... 34 00:03:20,199 --> 00:03:21,759 Does your friend speak ? 35 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:26,520 Don't you worry. I know you want to talk to the sexy one here. 36 00:03:27,759 --> 00:03:28,759 Not usually. 37 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:34,120 - And what brings you to Corfu ? - We are in a travelling circus. 38 00:03:34,199 --> 00:03:38,520 Me, too. Ventriloquist. I have a little man who I bring to life. 39 00:03:39,759 --> 00:03:41,400 What do you do ? 40 00:04:01,159 --> 00:04:03,240 I'm a contortionist. 41 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:07,120 Please be my girlfriend. 42 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:14,280 We're not built to be alone, are we ? 43 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:17,240 Are you talking about you and a famous local taxi driver ? 44 00:04:17,319 --> 00:04:19,759 No. All of you. 45 00:04:20,959 --> 00:04:25,079 Zoltan was odd today. He brought me flowers but... 46 00:04:25,839 --> 00:04:29,240 guilty flowers, like he's being unfaithful. 47 00:04:29,319 --> 00:04:30,759 Of course, he's not. 48 00:04:30,839 --> 00:04:33,839 I wasn't going to tell you, as you'll get over-excited, 49 00:04:33,920 --> 00:04:38,839 but I have a new girlfriend... Elena. 50 00:04:38,920 --> 00:04:41,560 And she can get into the most extraordinary positions. 51 00:04:41,639 --> 00:04:43,319 - Horrid ! - She's a professional. 52 00:04:43,399 --> 00:04:45,639 There's nothing funny about prostitution ! 53 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:48,160 She works for a bloody travelling circus ! 54 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:52,959 Oh, I see. I love circuses, don't you ? 55 00:04:53,040 --> 00:04:55,720 The mad acts, the unpredictable animals... 56 00:04:55,800 --> 00:04:59,120 - You get all that here. - I realised that as I was saying it. 57 00:04:59,199 --> 00:05:02,120 But let's go. It'll be magical. 58 00:05:02,759 --> 00:05:04,720 We'll ask Spiros to take us there. 59 00:05:15,839 --> 00:05:20,519 - That's the circus ? - Yes. Now, where's my limber lover ? 60 00:05:22,920 --> 00:05:25,560 We Corfiots are suspicious of these people. 61 00:05:25,959 --> 00:05:28,199 - Why ? - They worship Satan. 62 00:05:28,279 --> 00:05:29,279 Are you sure ? 63 00:05:29,360 --> 00:05:32,240 Maybe they don't, but they are strange. 64 00:05:34,480 --> 00:05:36,360 They have animals. 65 00:05:49,519 --> 00:05:55,480 So, being pregnant, does it feel like you've just eaten a huge meal ? 66 00:05:55,959 --> 00:05:57,560 No. Lower. 67 00:05:59,079 --> 00:06:02,199 Does it feel like you've just eaten a huge meal ? 68 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:19,480 Hello ! My son Larry has become friends with your contortionist. 69 00:06:19,839 --> 00:06:23,360 I've never seen him so happy, and we thought it would be fun to call by. 70 00:06:23,439 --> 00:06:25,720 We are not in the business of fun. 71 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:29,279 Are you sure ? You are a circus. 72 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:33,040 We are. 73 00:06:34,199 --> 00:06:37,319 - So, when do you open ? - When we are ready. 74 00:06:38,279 --> 00:06:40,959 We lost some acts recently. 75 00:06:44,879 --> 00:06:49,079 What does she do ? Apart from being that size. 76 00:06:49,160 --> 00:06:54,600 I cannot say. But she... talks. 77 00:06:58,639 --> 00:07:01,240 Get back to work or get the hell out of the circus ! 78 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:05,839 - Mother ? This is Elena. - Hello. 79 00:07:05,920 --> 00:07:10,560 Hello, I hear you can lick your own elbow. 80 00:07:10,639 --> 00:07:13,199 - Yup. - Yes. I can lick everything. 81 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:17,120 How useful. 82 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:22,279 Now Zoltan's about to bugger off with someone else, 83 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:23,959 I should run away to the circus. 84 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:26,680 No, don't do that. But they are short of people. 85 00:07:26,759 --> 00:07:29,680 You could offer to do an act. Go on. 86 00:07:31,160 --> 00:07:32,360 Go. 87 00:07:34,319 --> 00:07:38,000 You have to play it softly, gently, gently... 88 00:07:38,639 --> 00:07:42,439 You want to do an act ? 89 00:07:42,519 --> 00:07:44,000 Oh, you overheard. 90 00:07:44,079 --> 00:07:47,519 Yes. I used to do an overhearing act. 91 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:54,680 - I would but I don't have any skills. - Learn one, and you may perform it. 92 00:07:55,399 --> 00:07:57,480 You have two days. 93 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:16,480 - Leslie, you are very nervous. - So you'd be. But you'll love this. 94 00:08:20,120 --> 00:08:24,480 I'm ashamed it's taken me so long to fall in love with you. But now I have. 95 00:08:25,199 --> 00:08:29,800 You're already the mother of my child. Daphne Likourgou, will you be my wife ? 96 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:37,519 I made it myself, out of wood. It's quite unusual. 97 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:41,960 Yes, I will marry you. 98 00:08:44,519 --> 00:08:47,320 Wonderful. Let's go and tell everyone. Here. 99 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:56,200 Oh, no, is it because the ring's made out of wood ? 100 00:08:57,879 --> 00:08:59,200 No. 101 00:09:19,639 --> 00:09:21,720 - Go on. - No. 102 00:09:22,240 --> 00:09:24,840 - Please. - For me, it's work. 103 00:09:24,919 --> 00:09:27,320 Well, for me it's pleasure. 104 00:09:27,399 --> 00:09:30,720 And I'll make sure all my family come to your circus. 105 00:09:38,840 --> 00:09:40,960 It can only be downhill from here. 106 00:09:51,600 --> 00:09:53,120 - Leslie ! - Hello, Florence. 107 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:55,000 Margo's gone, I'm afraid. 108 00:09:57,159 --> 00:10:01,080 Can I be Margo for a moment ? Not easy, but I'll give it a go. 109 00:10:01,639 --> 00:10:03,279 Thank you, yes. 110 00:10:03,919 --> 00:10:07,080 I... I wanted Margo's opinion, as she's a girl. 111 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:10,360 But so are you, in a way. 112 00:10:11,279 --> 00:10:12,960 Thank you. 113 00:10:13,879 --> 00:10:18,799 - So, I proposed to Daphne. - Oh, well done ! How'd it go ? 114 00:10:18,879 --> 00:10:22,759 Well, she said yes... then ran off in tears. 115 00:10:23,320 --> 00:10:25,679 - Happy tears ? - Not really. 116 00:10:27,919 --> 00:10:32,000 - Her brain is basted in hormones. - Is that what it is ? 117 00:10:32,360 --> 00:10:35,279 - How many months gone is she ? - I'm not sure. 118 00:10:35,720 --> 00:10:38,120 She keeps knocking ornaments over with her belly. 119 00:10:38,200 --> 00:10:41,360 Actually, I know she's seven months, because my husband examined her. 120 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:42,440 Oh, yes. 121 00:10:42,519 --> 00:10:45,919 God ! I remember when I was at seven months. 122 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:49,559 One day, I tried to open the door with a banana instead of a key. 123 00:10:51,759 --> 00:10:53,679 I slept with Daphne five months ago. 124 00:10:55,960 --> 00:10:57,600 Well, you know my husband. 125 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:01,679 Talk about making it up as he goes along ! 126 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:05,159 Leslie ? 127 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:36,759 Frank would be good in the circus. 128 00:11:37,279 --> 00:11:39,799 "Blink Less Than The Creature, Win A Fish." 129 00:11:40,279 --> 00:11:43,639 What's going on in your head ? 130 00:11:46,440 --> 00:11:49,360 It's wondering the same about me. 131 00:12:03,679 --> 00:12:05,360 I think I know why you ran off. 132 00:12:08,320 --> 00:12:10,159 - I'm very emotional. - Me, too. 133 00:12:10,720 --> 00:12:12,679 Because it's not my baby, is it ? 134 00:12:16,080 --> 00:12:17,720 No. 135 00:12:24,679 --> 00:12:25,840 Thanks. 136 00:12:26,879 --> 00:12:30,360 Oh... Fleet Street's contribution 137 00:12:30,440 --> 00:12:32,919 to the war against Durrell family poverty. 138 00:12:33,840 --> 00:12:37,559 Thank you. I'd so love not to be worrying about money. 139 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:40,960 Well, I'll earn damn-all from my novel. 140 00:12:42,360 --> 00:12:45,240 Henry's written urging me to resist censorship. 141 00:12:45,320 --> 00:12:48,960 It's not about censorship, it's to stop you breaking the law. 142 00:12:49,559 --> 00:12:52,159 Why do you have to write about sex all the time ? 143 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:54,840 Because it's everywhere ! Look at you and Spiros. 144 00:12:54,919 --> 00:12:57,240 You need a machete to cut through the hormone thicket. 145 00:12:57,320 --> 00:12:58,679 That's an exaggeration ! 146 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:07,559 So, I'll publish in Paris and be read by the avant-garde. 147 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:12,639 Whereas this, which I wrote for The Times, will reach the boring millions. 148 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:14,840 "Corfu is like a painting by Rousseau," 149 00:13:14,919 --> 00:13:17,399 "verdant and alive with metaphorical tigers." 150 00:13:17,480 --> 00:13:20,559 "Come for the sunbeams, linger for the quietude," 151 00:13:20,639 --> 00:13:22,360 "the legendary Greek xenia..." 152 00:13:22,440 --> 00:13:24,039 - You're exhausting ! - "And..." 153 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:31,799 For months, you made me feel bad about not wanting my baby, 154 00:13:32,600 --> 00:13:34,440 then not wanting to marry you. 155 00:13:34,840 --> 00:13:38,519 - I know. I apologise. - Oh, well that's all right then ! 156 00:13:39,480 --> 00:13:41,480 I lost Dionisia, who I adored, 157 00:13:41,559 --> 00:13:44,039 because I'd put you in the family way, apparently. 158 00:13:44,120 --> 00:13:46,559 Well, you should not have had three girlfriends ! 159 00:13:46,639 --> 00:13:48,679 Well, how many boyfriends did you have ? 160 00:13:48,759 --> 00:13:52,840 - And I only slept with one, you ! - Because the others wouldn't let you. 161 00:13:54,559 --> 00:13:58,279 Well, yes, perhaps. But... 162 00:14:01,919 --> 00:14:05,360 Leslie, I love you more than the baby's father. 163 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:07,240 Does that mean anything to you ? 164 00:14:08,679 --> 00:14:09,840 Yes. 165 00:14:11,879 --> 00:14:16,559 - A baby needs a father. - I know. I grew up without one. 166 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:21,120 And you will be a good one. If not for me, for someone. 167 00:14:26,720 --> 00:14:30,080 It was more easy to lie to you when you were being horrible to me. 168 00:14:35,519 --> 00:14:36,759 Who is the father ? 169 00:14:39,799 --> 00:14:41,600 - Spiros. - Spiros ? 170 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:44,200 Not Spiros the taxi driver. 171 00:14:45,639 --> 00:14:48,399 Oh, God, don't do that. 172 00:14:48,480 --> 00:14:51,080 There are thousands of Spiros on the island. 173 00:14:53,919 --> 00:14:58,799 Leslie, I love you, and I still want to marry you. 174 00:15:00,559 --> 00:15:02,240 Will you ? 175 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,440 I don't know. 176 00:15:07,679 --> 00:15:09,840 I really don't know. 177 00:15:27,240 --> 00:15:30,279 So, not juggling. 178 00:15:31,720 --> 00:15:33,279 Would you like to be a clown ? 179 00:15:33,840 --> 00:15:36,080 That's sort of already the role I have at home. 180 00:15:36,159 --> 00:15:38,559 Ah, good. You are experienced. 181 00:15:40,159 --> 00:15:41,840 I'd prefer something new. 182 00:15:43,480 --> 00:15:46,000 What do you think of this one ? 183 00:15:53,000 --> 00:15:54,200 What do you think of... 184 00:16:24,360 --> 00:16:26,080 So, tell me what she does. 185 00:16:27,000 --> 00:16:29,720 She is a prima donna, 186 00:16:30,279 --> 00:16:32,200 but without her we are nothing. 187 00:16:33,399 --> 00:16:36,519 She makes... gasp. 188 00:16:37,639 --> 00:16:40,320 - She makes the audience gasp ? - Yes. 189 00:16:40,399 --> 00:16:44,080 In life, and in the circus, 190 00:16:44,840 --> 00:16:46,320 we need to gasp. 191 00:16:46,879 --> 00:16:51,639 - That's so true. - You could be magician's assistant. 192 00:16:51,720 --> 00:16:53,759 I don't want to be an assistant, 193 00:16:55,679 --> 00:16:57,840 I want to be the magician. 194 00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:04,839 Hello, sir. 195 00:17:05,720 --> 00:17:07,720 You can do animal tricks. 196 00:17:07,799 --> 00:17:08,799 Yes, 197 00:17:08,880 --> 00:17:12,240 but before I agree, I must check that you take good care of your animals. 198 00:17:12,319 --> 00:17:14,960 The man in charge didn't inspire confidence. 199 00:17:15,559 --> 00:17:18,319 I treat my animals better than my humans. 200 00:17:18,400 --> 00:17:19,920 Excellent. 201 00:17:29,960 --> 00:17:32,920 - I can tick that off the list. - I have a bad back. 202 00:17:33,359 --> 00:17:36,240 So... how many performances will you do ? 203 00:17:36,839 --> 00:17:43,240 - For the Circus, I mean. Not for me. - At this rate, one very short one. 204 00:17:43,799 --> 00:17:45,680 Nobody has bought tickets. 205 00:17:46,079 --> 00:17:49,079 Maybe you'd sell more tickets if you all looked a bit jollier. 206 00:17:49,160 --> 00:17:53,039 We are mainly from Eastern Europe. Smiling does not come natural. 207 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:02,960 - Do you know what you're doing ? - Yes. 208 00:18:03,039 --> 00:18:06,240 I borrowed all this stuff from Dragan the Ringmaster. 209 00:18:06,759 --> 00:18:08,960 Sadly, the instructions are in foreign. 210 00:18:09,039 --> 00:18:11,680 You should call yourself "The Amazing Margoni". 211 00:18:12,920 --> 00:18:14,039 Yeah. 212 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:21,039 - And now... - Durrellina ! 213 00:18:21,119 --> 00:18:23,839 - The Mistress of Delusion. - "Illusion". 214 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:25,359 Well, we'll see ! 215 00:18:26,960 --> 00:18:28,960 And now, 216 00:18:29,039 --> 00:18:32,319 the boy... levitates ! 217 00:18:32,839 --> 00:18:36,599 In a magic way ! 218 00:18:47,119 --> 00:18:48,480 Oh, God. I'm so sorry. 219 00:18:51,079 --> 00:18:52,599 He's all right. 220 00:18:52,680 --> 00:18:55,240 Oh, that. I hate magic. 221 00:18:55,319 --> 00:18:58,039 - Why ? - Because it's a form of lying. 222 00:18:58,119 --> 00:19:01,960 Oh, that's a little harsh. The same could be said for acting... 223 00:19:02,039 --> 00:19:03,440 Well, that's how I feel ! 224 00:19:08,039 --> 00:19:10,319 Hello, Zoltan. How are you ? 225 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:12,359 I am superb, thank you, Mrs. Durrell. 226 00:19:14,079 --> 00:19:16,559 Margo seems to think you're not happy with her. 227 00:19:16,640 --> 00:19:18,279 Do reassure her, won't you ? 228 00:19:19,119 --> 00:19:21,279 It's bad enough worrying about four children. 229 00:19:21,359 --> 00:19:23,079 And when you add in their boyfriends, 230 00:19:23,160 --> 00:19:25,200 and pregnant or contortionist girlfriends, 231 00:19:25,279 --> 00:19:28,440 it can be quite a burden. And that's before we get to me. 232 00:19:39,920 --> 00:19:40,960 Zoltan ? 233 00:19:47,000 --> 00:19:50,039 Who should I sympathise with first, you or Leslie ? 234 00:19:50,119 --> 00:19:51,519 Do Leslie. 235 00:19:52,319 --> 00:19:56,640 I'll work on my 'sawing the Turkish boyfriend in half' trick. 236 00:20:05,880 --> 00:20:09,039 Spiros said something funny about guns, earlier, 237 00:20:09,119 --> 00:20:10,680 about the Greek army. 238 00:20:11,039 --> 00:20:14,119 - Did he ? - Well, it was a hoot. 239 00:20:16,640 --> 00:20:20,599 - What's wrong ? - I'm not the father of Daphne's child. 240 00:20:22,279 --> 00:20:25,640 - What ? - Daphne was pregnant before we met. 241 00:20:29,200 --> 00:20:30,759 Oh, Leslie. 242 00:20:31,599 --> 00:20:33,279 He abandoned her. 243 00:20:33,759 --> 00:20:37,640 So, now, of course, I'm wondering, did she sleep with me just to trap me ? 244 00:20:37,720 --> 00:20:38,640 No. 245 00:20:39,200 --> 00:20:42,839 She says she's still keen for us to marry, and bring up the child together. 246 00:20:42,920 --> 00:20:44,480 What do you want to do ? 247 00:20:44,559 --> 00:20:47,079 I sort of hate her for what she's done but... 248 00:20:49,039 --> 00:20:51,720 ...maybe it doesn't matter who made the baby. 249 00:20:52,640 --> 00:20:54,240 We love being together. 250 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:57,720 But after everything Daphne's put you through, 251 00:20:58,039 --> 00:21:00,039 could you trust her ever again ? 252 00:21:05,240 --> 00:21:06,720 Come on. 253 00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:19,039 Glad you're all getting in the mood. 254 00:21:26,599 --> 00:21:28,839 Leslie isn't the father of Daphne's baby. 255 00:21:28,920 --> 00:21:31,640 I told him something wasn't right ! 256 00:21:31,720 --> 00:21:33,640 Read some novels, I said. 257 00:21:33,720 --> 00:21:37,039 Women are programmed to protect their babies at whatever cost. 258 00:21:37,119 --> 00:21:40,839 Well done, Larry, never knowingly diplomatic ! 259 00:21:42,880 --> 00:21:44,960 Oh, sorry. That's one of mine. 260 00:21:45,039 --> 00:21:48,079 Elena's asked us to help save the show tomorrow. 261 00:21:48,160 --> 00:21:49,440 Half the acts are missing. 262 00:21:49,519 --> 00:21:53,240 The new stilt-walker has vertigo, and nobody's buying tickets. 263 00:21:53,599 --> 00:21:58,000 I'm pulling out. My levitation trick will bring the family to shame. 264 00:21:58,079 --> 00:22:02,240 No ! No, try something else. Get Leslie involved. 265 00:22:02,319 --> 00:22:06,480 Gerry's already helping. And, well, Spiros and I will drum up business. 266 00:22:06,559 --> 00:22:09,079 Spiros is spending a lot of time round here. 267 00:22:09,480 --> 00:22:11,960 Yes. Yes, he is. 268 00:22:12,759 --> 00:22:15,599 And tomorrow he'll be helping me save the circus. 269 00:22:36,839 --> 00:22:39,920 - What did I do to deserve this ? - Where do I start ? 270 00:22:41,880 --> 00:22:43,200 Let's go finish those shelves. 271 00:22:43,279 --> 00:22:46,279 Ah, no, we have something to pick up from the circus. 272 00:23:11,480 --> 00:23:13,160 - Ready ? - Ready ! 273 00:23:16,519 --> 00:23:18,680 Yes ! Yes ! 274 00:23:21,359 --> 00:23:26,680 Have you heard ? The circus is coming to town ! 275 00:23:42,599 --> 00:23:44,279 Margo, we need to talk. 276 00:23:46,599 --> 00:23:48,640 Well, just... don't go. 277 00:23:48,720 --> 00:23:52,880 I have argued but they need me back in Izmir for the family business. 278 00:23:52,960 --> 00:23:54,079 Why ? 279 00:23:54,160 --> 00:23:56,519 We are modernising our manufacture of rivets. 280 00:23:56,599 --> 00:24:01,279 There are important decisions to be made about... production quantity. 281 00:24:01,359 --> 00:24:04,839 - It's an exciting time for rivets... - Not as exciting as us. 282 00:24:15,319 --> 00:24:21,079 There is love... and there is family. Sometimes you cannot have both. 283 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:24,759 Why not just say you have to go back instead of being all moody ? 284 00:24:24,839 --> 00:24:26,920 I've had a very tiring fortnight. 285 00:24:27,000 --> 00:24:30,799 It seemed better to make you hate me, so you don't feel sad when I go. 286 00:24:31,359 --> 00:24:33,079 Where do you get all these ? 287 00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:36,200 Is there a "Manual of Stupid Ideas For Boys" ? 288 00:24:36,279 --> 00:24:38,279 Not to my knowledge. 289 00:24:38,359 --> 00:24:41,039 Aren't you going to invite me to go back to Turkey with you ? 290 00:24:41,119 --> 00:24:45,279 - Yes. Of course ! Come with me ! - No, I can't, let's be realistic. 291 00:24:45,359 --> 00:24:47,759 Oh. All right. 292 00:24:50,599 --> 00:24:54,039 Come and see me later at the circus and realise what you'll be missing. 293 00:24:54,119 --> 00:24:55,039 I know already. 294 00:24:55,400 --> 00:24:57,200 I'm going to catch a bullet in my mouth, 295 00:24:57,279 --> 00:25:00,279 so you should be there in case I get shot in the head. 296 00:25:05,960 --> 00:25:10,000 Come and see the circus on our island. 297 00:25:10,359 --> 00:25:14,720 The talking head, the bearded lady. 298 00:25:15,200 --> 00:25:20,200 Bad things may happen, but fear not, everyone ! Life is a circus ! 299 00:25:20,799 --> 00:25:22,799 What else can she do, ladies and gentlemen ? 300 00:25:22,880 --> 00:25:26,559 Find out this evening ! And, well, don't try this at home. 301 00:25:43,519 --> 00:25:48,400 Right, I'll cure you of this strange affliction. 302 00:25:53,319 --> 00:25:55,319 Look into my eyes. 303 00:25:56,880 --> 00:26:00,200 I ain't got nobody 304 00:26:01,400 --> 00:26:07,119 And maybe nobody got me 305 00:26:19,200 --> 00:26:20,559 Stupid animals. 306 00:26:39,079 --> 00:26:41,160 Buy ! 307 00:26:43,079 --> 00:26:44,720 Buy ! 308 00:26:55,200 --> 00:26:58,039 - Well, a few people. - Yes. 309 00:26:58,400 --> 00:27:01,400 I think, without our efforts, they'd be performing to, 310 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:03,240 well, you, me and some fireflies. 311 00:27:12,400 --> 00:27:15,440 Now, don't show off and overdo it. 312 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:19,039 I have to show off. It is a circus. 313 00:27:19,119 --> 00:27:21,640 - Mm, that feels nice. - Good. Now me. 314 00:27:22,680 --> 00:27:25,359 You are an extraordinary animal trainer. 315 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:28,000 But the thing is, Carlos, as you and I both know, 316 00:27:28,079 --> 00:27:30,359 that animals will only do what they want to. 317 00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:32,279 And if you try and force them... 318 00:27:40,240 --> 00:27:44,079 I never should have agreed to this. I was emotionally vulnerable. 319 00:27:44,799 --> 00:27:47,680 There's a lot of that around at the moment, but thank you. 320 00:27:47,759 --> 00:27:50,400 I'm sorry about Zoltan leaving for Turkey. 321 00:27:50,480 --> 00:27:53,240 He was a real dope, but you licked him into shape. 322 00:27:53,559 --> 00:27:55,119 I did, didn't I ? 323 00:28:00,799 --> 00:28:04,279 Hello. What's in your box ? 324 00:28:04,880 --> 00:28:06,440 My beard. 325 00:28:10,960 --> 00:28:13,000 Put it on me. 326 00:28:21,720 --> 00:28:23,079 Get on. 327 00:28:24,440 --> 00:28:27,000 GERALDO AND HIS INTERESTING ANIMALS 328 00:28:37,400 --> 00:28:38,319 Roger. 329 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:40,079 Speak. 330 00:28:49,920 --> 00:28:52,880 So, that's why we have all those animals. 331 00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:58,039 Why do I feel increasingly like a Gooseberry ? 332 00:29:01,559 --> 00:29:07,799 I will now catch a bullet in this metal cup... in my mouth ! 333 00:29:07,880 --> 00:29:09,759 No, she will not catch a bullet ! 334 00:29:09,839 --> 00:29:13,039 - Did you know about this ? - No. Shall I stop her ? 335 00:29:14,200 --> 00:29:18,160 Oh... let's risk it. I have three more children. 336 00:29:19,960 --> 00:29:20,880 And I've got you. 337 00:29:22,160 --> 00:29:25,839 The bullet that will go through the glass is real ! 338 00:29:44,839 --> 00:29:46,640 He, he's a doctor ! 339 00:30:07,079 --> 00:30:10,440 Who do you think I am, a silly juggler ? 340 00:30:10,519 --> 00:30:12,880 - Wait. - I have won competitions. 341 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:16,279 - Wait a moment. - I am not performing this evening. 342 00:30:16,359 --> 00:30:19,839 For the love of God. Where will I find a Talking Head ? 343 00:30:32,839 --> 00:30:35,599 THE INCREDIBLE TALKING HEAD 344 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:42,880 Good evening. The climax of the show ! 345 00:30:43,480 --> 00:30:47,559 Prepare to gasp ! 346 00:30:47,960 --> 00:30:52,039 Ladies and Gentlemen... 347 00:30:58,279 --> 00:31:02,839 ...the Talking Head Of Transylvania ! 348 00:31:06,400 --> 00:31:11,079 - Good evening ! - Where are you from, Talking Head ? 349 00:31:11,680 --> 00:31:14,680 I'm from Transylvania. As you said. 350 00:31:16,079 --> 00:31:20,759 But also I come from inside your own heads. 351 00:31:26,640 --> 00:31:31,240 - What do you think of Corfu ? - It is empyrean. 352 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:34,599 Good. 353 00:31:35,400 --> 00:31:38,039 And now questions from the audience. 354 00:31:38,400 --> 00:31:41,559 - Can you predict the future ? - Yes. 355 00:31:42,279 --> 00:31:43,400 What will happen ? 356 00:31:44,079 --> 00:31:48,559 That is... qu... quite, quite a general question. 357 00:31:50,440 --> 00:31:57,319 In the future, many visitors will come to this special island, and be happy. 358 00:32:00,319 --> 00:32:04,480 - I want to enjoy this moment. - Me, too. 359 00:32:04,559 --> 00:32:05,759 Also in the future, 360 00:32:05,839 --> 00:32:09,759 everyone will have things called telephones. 361 00:32:09,839 --> 00:32:13,039 Oh, thank you, Talking Head. 362 00:32:13,400 --> 00:32:14,559 One more question ? 363 00:32:16,039 --> 00:32:17,799 Do you have a question, Louisa ? 364 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:22,319 You've always called me Mrs. Durrell. 365 00:32:24,039 --> 00:32:25,240 I know. 366 00:32:27,559 --> 00:32:30,720 You are talking. You have a question ? 367 00:32:31,359 --> 00:32:33,000 Ah, well... 368 00:32:34,200 --> 00:32:38,759 I know what is in your head, pretty middle-aged lady. 369 00:32:39,240 --> 00:32:43,880 So, I know what your question is. "Will I find love soon ?" 370 00:32:48,680 --> 00:32:51,720 And the answer is, you have found it. 371 00:32:52,160 --> 00:32:55,759 But like the wind, it is hard to carry home. 372 00:32:56,920 --> 00:33:00,759 Thank you very much, Talking Head. 373 00:33:00,839 --> 00:33:06,960 Ladies and Gentlemen, a round of applause for Talking Head. 374 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:10,960 While I am still married, I can't say I love you. 375 00:33:12,839 --> 00:33:16,720 - I understand. - But please imagine me saying it. 376 00:33:19,119 --> 00:33:20,200 Believe me, I have. 377 00:33:23,920 --> 00:33:24,960 Many times. 378 00:33:38,279 --> 00:33:40,480 Thank you ! Thank you ! 379 00:34:05,079 --> 00:34:06,680 Well, that was quite a night. 380 00:34:08,039 --> 00:34:09,119 Wasn't it ? 381 00:34:10,039 --> 00:34:13,559 Maybe that's what you need, I can see you in a pair of stilts. 382 00:34:13,639 --> 00:34:16,639 I know what he needs. To go home. 383 00:34:17,159 --> 00:34:18,400 Home where ? 384 00:34:18,480 --> 00:34:21,239 Carlos the animal minder's going back to Columbia. 385 00:34:21,320 --> 00:34:24,159 He could take Frank with him, ease him into the wild. 386 00:34:24,880 --> 00:34:26,840 Yeah, I think he needs some love. 387 00:34:34,960 --> 00:34:38,880 - Oh, hello ! Are you together ? - No. 388 00:34:39,400 --> 00:34:43,639 - No, I am with Margo, Daphne is... - Well, I know that, come in. 389 00:34:47,360 --> 00:34:48,599 Thank you. 390 00:34:52,960 --> 00:34:54,599 Erm, shall I speak first ? 391 00:34:58,280 --> 00:35:00,599 May I speak first ? 392 00:35:07,159 --> 00:35:13,119 The father, Spiros, came to my house last night, after the circus. 393 00:35:19,719 --> 00:35:21,239 And is he going to stay ? 394 00:35:23,800 --> 00:35:24,719 Yes. 395 00:35:29,559 --> 00:35:31,639 So, now you are free. 396 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:40,159 You said once that having a baby feels like being buried alive. 397 00:35:40,239 --> 00:35:41,519 Yes. 398 00:35:42,559 --> 00:35:45,559 Though we don't really know what we want, do we ? 399 00:35:46,360 --> 00:35:48,320 Until it's snatched away. 400 00:35:49,840 --> 00:35:51,239 Or is that just me ? 401 00:35:51,719 --> 00:35:53,239 No, it's me, too. 402 00:35:58,559 --> 00:36:03,119 You must go. Knowing your father, he'll want you to squeeze in a quick wedding. 403 00:36:03,559 --> 00:36:04,760 Yes. 404 00:36:08,760 --> 00:36:12,519 - You were very good at the circus. - Thanks. 405 00:36:14,440 --> 00:36:17,280 The magic hasn't lasted through to today. 406 00:36:35,159 --> 00:36:37,559 Sorry to miss you last night. 407 00:36:38,239 --> 00:36:40,880 I was trying to persuade Father to let me stay. 408 00:36:40,960 --> 00:36:43,559 - Thanks. - He is a serious man. 409 00:36:43,960 --> 00:36:47,440 Seeing you being shot in a circus would not help. 410 00:36:47,880 --> 00:36:51,719 - I can see that. - But it did not work. 411 00:36:52,880 --> 00:36:55,480 I have a goodbye present for you. 412 00:37:04,320 --> 00:37:05,639 And I have one for you. 413 00:37:11,199 --> 00:37:13,000 It's some underwear of mine. 414 00:37:13,960 --> 00:37:17,159 I asked Larry and he said boys like this sort of present. 415 00:37:17,239 --> 00:37:20,039 That is so true. 416 00:37:21,599 --> 00:37:24,559 Do you want some of my underwear ? 417 00:37:24,639 --> 00:37:26,239 I don't. But thank you. 418 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:34,639 I made it for you myself. 419 00:37:40,440 --> 00:37:43,320 That's genuinely the best present I've ever had. 420 00:37:45,480 --> 00:37:47,159 This is, too. 421 00:37:54,559 --> 00:37:57,719 It's you, standing in the door. 422 00:38:00,079 --> 00:38:05,599 I hope you don't mind. This way, I am still in your life, in a small way. 423 00:38:06,800 --> 00:38:09,639 Me and the ghost of your Great-Aunt Hermione. 424 00:38:27,760 --> 00:38:32,239 Let's not dwell on our love troubles. Remember life is a circus. 425 00:38:32,320 --> 00:38:35,880 And the circus is moving on, and taking its contortionist with it. 426 00:38:35,960 --> 00:38:38,360 - Galini didn't come. - Not you, too ? 427 00:38:38,679 --> 00:38:41,159 You'll be all right. You still got your man. 428 00:38:41,239 --> 00:38:45,519 If you mean Spiros, may I remind you he still has a wife and children ? 429 00:38:48,280 --> 00:38:50,039 What will you do with him when he's home ? 430 00:38:50,119 --> 00:38:52,719 We will live together in the trees. 431 00:38:57,880 --> 00:39:02,599 Mrs. Durrell, what would I do without you and your family ? 432 00:39:02,679 --> 00:39:05,840 Well, I'm sure you would manage, but we've loved helping. 433 00:39:13,360 --> 00:39:17,840 We're moving on, south, to Gouvia. 434 00:39:20,280 --> 00:39:23,159 - Gouvia's north. - North ? 435 00:39:24,079 --> 00:39:27,519 It's not south ! It's north, north, north ! 436 00:39:28,760 --> 00:39:31,039 I'm so sorry to say goodbye. 437 00:39:38,559 --> 00:39:40,880 You're making this very hard for me. 438 00:39:41,760 --> 00:39:43,079 Cheeky boy. 439 00:39:44,800 --> 00:39:49,519 That's the bitter truth, Margo. We try to be fascinating and lovely... 440 00:39:50,880 --> 00:39:54,360 but all men want is a girlfriend who's really bendy. 441 00:40:05,880 --> 00:40:07,159 Hello. 442 00:40:09,119 --> 00:40:10,440 Go on. 443 00:40:12,599 --> 00:40:13,719 No. 444 00:40:14,440 --> 00:40:18,199 Two hours ago, I was getting ready to settle down and have a baby. 445 00:40:26,039 --> 00:40:28,559 Excuse me, can you teach me how you do the... 446 00:40:29,360 --> 00:40:30,920 Hello, Leslie. 447 00:40:31,639 --> 00:40:35,239 - Hello. - I leave circus, I stay with you. 448 00:40:35,639 --> 00:40:38,599 Oh, no. No, that's really thoughtful of you, 449 00:40:38,679 --> 00:40:41,519 but I've just ended a really serious relationship. 450 00:40:41,599 --> 00:40:43,840 No, no... Mum ? 451 00:40:44,360 --> 00:40:46,280 - Gerry ! - Galini ! 452 00:40:51,760 --> 00:40:55,000 Sorry, my parents don't let me go to the circus yesterday. 453 00:40:55,079 --> 00:40:56,800 Ah, well, you're here now. 454 00:41:04,440 --> 00:41:07,800 OK, everyone on the terrace. Gerry, bring the donkey. 455 00:41:07,880 --> 00:41:09,599 All right, Talking Head. 456 00:41:13,400 --> 00:41:14,840 Spiros. 457 00:41:16,840 --> 00:41:18,800 Thank you for last night. 458 00:41:19,360 --> 00:41:22,039 Thank you... Mrs. Durrells. 459 00:41:26,800 --> 00:41:28,239 So not "Louisa" ? 460 00:41:31,679 --> 00:41:34,880 My wife returned this morning, with the children. 461 00:41:40,079 --> 00:41:42,840 - How splendid. - Yes. 462 00:41:46,440 --> 00:41:49,079 It was good to see the little ones. 463 00:41:50,119 --> 00:41:53,079 They've grown in only a few weeks. 464 00:41:57,119 --> 00:41:58,320 Sorry. 465 00:41:59,039 --> 00:42:02,960 Well... it'll have to be me who finishes the shelves. 466 00:42:03,559 --> 00:42:04,960 No. 467 00:42:05,639 --> 00:42:07,280 I am still available. 468 00:42:08,679 --> 00:42:10,480 With my handyman hat on. 469 00:42:11,800 --> 00:42:14,480 Well, we all have our different hats, don't we ? 470 00:42:15,280 --> 00:42:18,199 I'll have to dust off my lovelorn widow's veil. 471 00:42:19,199 --> 00:42:20,320 No. 472 00:42:22,119 --> 00:42:23,519 I don't like that one. 473 00:42:24,840 --> 00:42:26,559 There's my mothering hat. 474 00:42:27,000 --> 00:42:29,480 It's more like a crash helmet at the moment. 475 00:42:30,159 --> 00:42:31,320 It's... 476 00:42:32,119 --> 00:42:35,360 It's been a bad day for love for the Durrells. 477 00:42:35,440 --> 00:42:37,760 Only Gerry's got through it unscathed. 478 00:42:44,400 --> 00:42:45,840 Call me Louisa. 479 00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:49,079 One last time. 480 00:42:56,840 --> 00:42:58,199 Louisa. 481 00:43:16,440 --> 00:43:19,679 I dropped off some guests for you. 482 00:43:20,679 --> 00:43:24,360 - I'll go check on them. - Oh. Thank you. 483 00:43:43,800 --> 00:43:49,000 There. We can stay here until all the tears are out. 484 00:43:51,039 --> 00:43:53,159 No, there'll be more to come. 485 00:43:54,599 --> 00:43:57,119 Over the next weeks, and months. 486 00:43:59,039 --> 00:44:00,280 And years. 487 00:44:06,480 --> 00:44:08,840 Well, in that case... 488 00:44:10,239 --> 00:44:12,400 ...you need a distraction. 489 00:44:14,199 --> 00:44:15,360 So... 490 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:20,480 ...rather than apologise, because this is my fault, 491 00:44:21,119 --> 00:44:23,719 let's look on this as an opportunity. 492 00:44:26,280 --> 00:44:30,280 It seems my travel journalism 493 00:44:30,360 --> 00:44:34,800 is bearing unexpectedly heavy fruit. 494 00:44:42,239 --> 00:44:44,440 Have these people come from England ? 495 00:44:45,719 --> 00:44:48,639 Yes. On the last ferry. 496 00:44:49,159 --> 00:44:52,159 - They loved what I wrote about Corfu. - You made it all up ! 497 00:44:52,239 --> 00:44:54,679 And they want to enjoy it as much as we have. 498 00:44:56,159 --> 00:45:00,360 - What are they doing at the house ? - I mentioned that I live here. 499 00:45:00,440 --> 00:45:03,079 They seem to have taken that as an invitation. 500 00:45:03,719 --> 00:45:06,079 Isn't it lovely ? Visitors ! 501 00:45:06,719 --> 00:45:10,000 No ! No, it's not. We can't afford to put them up. 502 00:45:10,079 --> 00:45:12,400 - We have nothing. - Yes, we charge them. 503 00:45:12,760 --> 00:45:15,679 We can open up the attic and squeeze a few in there. 504 00:46:01,679 --> 00:46:05,320 End of episode 8, season 3