The Durrells kids are getting ever more grown up as our favourite Corfu-based TV show returns to ITV. Louisa Durrell and her children Larry, Leslie, Margo and Gerry are all back, alongside some old favourites (Spiros, Theo, Aunt Hermione).
But a couple of new characters have arrived to rock the boat…
- The Durrells to end after series four
- What do we know about the real-life Durrells and their adventures in Corfu?
- Here’s how The Durrells could continue – even when the family leaves Corfu
Find out all you need to know with our guide to the cast of series three.
Keeley Hawes – Louisa Durrell
Who is Louisa Durrell? Mrs Durrell is a widow and a mother of four who made an impulsive decision to up sticks and move her entire family to Corfu in the 1930s. Since then they have been building a life on the island and scraping by. Previous series have seen Louisa looking for love, but this series she has decided to focus on herself and her family – at least, for now.
What else has Keeley Hawes been in? Keeley Hawes is a familiar face on TV: she’s played Lindsay Denton in Line of Duty, Gemma in The Missing, Samantha Mollison in The Casual Vacancy, Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes, and Zoe Reynolds in Spooks. Soon we’ll see her in Jed Mercurio drama Bodyguard as politician Julie Montague.
Josh O’Connor – Lawrence Durrell
Who is Lawrence “Larry” Durrell? Lawrence is Louisa’s oldest son. He’s an aspiring writer – in fact, in series two we saw him get his first novel published – unfortunately, it was a failure. Larry is full of sarcasm and literary references and loves to moan to anyone who’ll listen.
What else has Josh O’Connor been in? Josh O’Connor’s career has taken off since he first joined The Durrells. He starred as Johnny Saxby in the critically-acclaimed movie God’s Own Country and was nominated for a Bafta Rising Star Award in 2018. Previous credits include Ripper Street, Florence Foster Jenkins and The Riot Club, but soon we’ll see him in Les Misérables as Marius Pontmercy.
Milo Parker – Gerald Durrell
Who is Gerald “Gerry” Durrell? You might think that it’s Lawrence who wrote the semi-autobiographical books this drama is based on, but actually it’s Gerald who wrote My Family and Other Animals and the rest of the Corfu trilogy. Gerry is a nature lover, always excited about the animals he finds on the island. He is building up a collection of creatures in the garden.
What else has Milo Parker been in? You may have seen Milo Parker as Roger in Mr Holmes, or Tom Thompson in Ghost Hunters On Icy Trails, or Hugh in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Milo will soon appear as Young Ian McKellen in a documentary about the acting legend.
Daisy Waterstone – Margo Durrell
Who is Margo Durrell? Margo lives in her own world, away with the fairies. She tends to make impulsive decisions, like the time she decided to become a nun in series two. This time around she embraces a new hobby (soap sculpture) and appoints herself to a new job.
What else has Daisy Waterstone been in? Daisy Waterstone appeared as Katie Bowman in Silent Witness. She also played Clare Leighton in Testament of Youth.
Callum Woodhouse – Leslie Durrell
Who is Leslie Durrell? Louisa has a soft spot for her middle child Leslie, who she believes needs a guiding hand – especially as he discovers the world of girls. He doesn’t like reading, but he does like guns and photography.
What else has Callum Woodhouse been in? You may have seen him as Josh Marsden in the Cold Feet revival.
Alexis Georgoulis – Spiros Halikiopoulos
Who is Spiros? Charismatic local man Spiros took the Durrells under his wing when they arrived and made firm friends with “Mrs Durrells”. He works as a taxi driver and knows everybody on the island.
What else has Alexis Georgoulis been in? Alexis Georgoulis played Poupi Kakas in My Life In Ruins. He also starred in popular Greek television series Eisai to Tairi mou, which has made him a well-known face in Corfu.
- Alexis Georgoulis on his favourite corners of Corfu – “Corfiots are crazy”
- Discover Corfu’s unspoilt north-east coast
Ulric von der Esch – Sven
Who is Sven? The Durrell family friend, and a Swedish goat herder who lives on Corfu. Sven once had a romance with Louisa and the two were planning to marry, until Sven revealed he was gay. Now he lives with his partner but must keep the relationship quiet – after all, homosexuality was illegal at this time. Sven actually appears in Gerald Durrell’s book Fillets of Plaice, where he lives as an openly gay man.
What else has Ulric von der Esch been in? Previous credits have included the TV series 183 Days, Kommissarie Winter, Beck, and Maria Wern.
Miles Jupp – Basil
Who is Basil? Louisa’s blundering and bumbling second cousin, who always seems to put his foot in it.
What else has Miles Jupp been in? Comedian and actor Miles Jupp starred in children’s TV series Balamory and played John Duggan in The Thick of It. In 2015 he replaces Sandi Toksvig as host of The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4.
Trevor White – Henry Miller
Who is Henry Miller in The Durrells? Henry Miller was an innovative and controversial American writer who was known for breaking with existing literary forms. He developed a new kind of semi-autobiographical novel and was a huge influence on the real Lawrence Durrell: in fact, the two of them met and became lifelong friends, with Miller visiting him in Corfu in 1939. His works include Tropic of Cancer and The Rosy Crucifixion.
What else has Trevor White been in? British Canadian actor Trevor White had a recurring role in Episodes as the Assistant Director. He has also appeared in Downton Abbey (as Major Patrick Gordon), X Company (as Schroeder) and SS-GB (as Daniel Hapkiss).
Yorgos Karamihos – Theodore
Who is Theo? Theodore is Gerald’s kindred spirit, a keen conservationist and nature-lover who encourages the youngster’s interest in animals. This series he tries to find a way to put his knowledge and his skills to practical use.
What else has Yorgos Karamihos been in? Yorgos Karamihos has an extensive list of credits in Greek television and film. Recently he appeared in the TV series Genius as Paul Arrighi alongside Geoffrey Rush as Einstein.
Elli Tringou – Daphne Likourgou
Who is Larry’s girlfriend Daphne? Daphne is another of Leslie’s three girlfriends. She is supremely self-confident and self-possessed.
What else has Elli Tringou been in? Elli Tringou previously starred in the 2016 Greek film Suntan. She has also been in From the Start, Just Push Abuda, and Women Who Passed My Way.
Olivia Lebedeva-Alexopoulou – Galini
Who is Gerry’s love interest Galini? As you can tell from their hats and khaki shorts and binoculars, Galini and Gerry are cut from the same cloth. Despite their language barrier, the two of them hit it off over their shared love of animals. Gerry immediately develops his first crush – but does Galini feel the same?
What else has Olivia Lebedeva-Alexopoulou been in? This is the young actress’s first screen role.
Merch Husey – Zoltan
Who is Margo’s love interest Zoltan? We briefly met Margo’s love interest Zoltan in series two, but she gave him the boot when she became fed up of his arrogance and boastfulness. Now he has returned to try and win her heart, even if that means learning the art of self-deprecation.
What else has Merch Husey been in? Newcomer Merch Husey will soon appear in series two of CBS drama Ransom.
Erifili Kitzoglou – Dionisia
Who is Larry’s girlfriend Dionisia? When we meet her, Dionisia is one of Leslie’s three girlfriends. She is the niece of the Durrells’ maid, Lugaretzia (Anna Savva), speaks no English and works in a bakery. She has quite a sense of humour and spends a lot of her time with Leslie making him laugh.
What else has Erifili Kitzoglou been in? This is Erifili Kitzoglou’s first screen role.
Felicity Montagu & Jeff Rawle – the English relatives
Who are Aunt Hermione’s relatives in England? When Louisa Durrell and her son Larry visit England, they are reunited with their slightly odd relatives. Cousin Prue (Felicity Montagu) and her husband Geoffrey (Jeff Rawle) are provincial, humourless and dull.
What else has Felicity Montagu been in? English actress Felicity Montagu has starred in Hank Zipzer, Brief Encounters, and Doc Martin.
What else has Jeff Rawle been in? Jeff Rawle played Amos Diggery in Harry Potter. More recent roles include Silas Blissett in Hollyoaks and Clive Grey in You, Me & Them.
Laura Ferries – Ruby
Who is Larry’s London love interest Ruby? Ruby is a painter, living in the bohemian artists’ house in London along with her friend Jonquil (Alice Henley). Larry immediately falls for her and sets out to impress her.
What else has Laura Ferries been in? Laura Ferries made a guest appearance in Lovesick, in the episode Queen of Cups.
Henry Lloyd-Hughes – Durant
Who is Durant in The Durrells? The real, historical identity of the “Durant” whose house Larry stays in when he visits London is unclear. But the Durant we meet on screen is posh and bohemian, plying his guests with absinthe and playing the host.
What else has Henry Lloyd-Hughes been in? Back in 2005, Henry Lloyd-Hughes played Roger Davies in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Since then he has starred in The Inbetweeners (as Mark Donovan) and Indian Summers (as Ralph Whelan).
Barbara Flynn – Aunt Hermione
Who is Great Aunt Hermione? Louisa’s Aunt Hermione likes to descend upon The Durrells at the worst times, and she she can be rude and demanding and insulting. This year, however, she says she has turned a new leaf and will be reining in her judgemental side. Aunt Hermione has a beau on the island and is considering a permanent stay in Corfu.
What else has Barbara Flynn been in? Barbara Flynn has been in everything from Cranford to Pat & Cabbage, from Miss Potter to Elizabeth I, from The Forsyte Saga to Wives and Daughters. She first appeared on TV in 1970s series A Family at War.
Mossup – Roger the Dog
Who is Roger the dog? Roger the dog is Gerry’s sidekick, accompanying him on his adventures across the island.
What else has Mossup been in? Roger is actually played by a female lurcher called Mossup. She’s about nine years old and is a rescue pup, who has mastered the art of acting and now has an impressive CV including roles in The Tudors and a TV advert for the Blue Cross.
The Durrells in Corfu season 3 airs on Sundays at 8/7c on Masterpiece on PBS
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