As the episode begins, we learn that Lawrence (Josh O’Connor) is writing a new book and Leslie (Callum Woodhouse) has a girlfriend. Margo (Daisy Waterstone) has given up her boyfriend. When Louisa (Keeley Hawes) returns home, she finds Gerald (Milo Parker) bringing home another animal. Lawrence trips over the dog and hurts his leg. He swears that it is broken. Margo explains that Leslie has three girlfriends. After the intro, the family speaks about Lawrence’s possible pseudonym. Leslie enters and confirms that he has three girls and they do not know about each other. We also learn that Aunt Hermione (Barbara Flynn) is visiting again soon. In the morning, Lugaretzia (Anna Savva) explains that Leslie’s girlfriend Dionisia (Erifili Kitzoglou) is her niece.

Lugaretzia is not happy to learn about Leslie’s three girlfriends. Louisa agrees to fetch the doctor. On her way out, she learns that Margo is going to start making sculptures from soap. Gerald brings home another animal. At the clinic, Louisa learns that Florence (Lucy Black) isn’t coping too well with her new baby and her husband being out of town. She is out of luck getting a doctor to check Lawrence’s leg. She pays a visit to Theo (Yorgos Karamihos) and asks him to check his leg. He won’t, since he isn’t a real doctor. Then, she turns to Spiros (Alexis Georgoulis) and asks him to speak with Leslie about his girlfriends. They return home right away and Spiros speaks with him. Louisa scolds Gerald for bringing home more animals. She overhears Spiros encouraging Leslie to have fun while he can.

Louisa puts Gerald in charge of animal produce so he can be with the animals and productive at the same time. He doesn’t like the idea of killing animals and decides to become a vegetarian. Theo visits and contemplates his future. He wonders if he would be able to help the locals. He explains that he is going to the mainland to see if he can help Larry. Larry continues trying to choose a name for himself. Louisa again tries to change Leslie’s mind. That night, Louisa tells Larry that Leslie is her kid that she always has to worry about. In the morning, Louisa tells Spiros that she wanted to kill the girl that cheater on Leslie. Louisa explains that she is going to visit all of his girlfriends. Daphne (Elli Tringou) is first. She is very confident.

Larry tries to convince Leslie to change his mind. He is unable to do so. Louisa and Spiros visit Tsanta (Fenia Schina). She is working in a church. Louisa takes a likening to her right away. Then, they visit Dionisia. She doesn’t speak English. However, she manages to make them laugh by mocking Lugaretzi. Louisa tells Spiros that she has made up her mind. Now, she just wants to help Leslie make up his. Leslie makes a plaster cast for Larry. Louisa tells Leslie about her visit. When he storms out, the others try to decide which girl to pick. They have a tough time agreeing. Louisa tells Gerald that the flamingoes hate her. He explains that you cannot look them in the eye. Margo visits Theo to get some soap. He agrees to show her what he has been hiding. They head to the clinic and find an x-ray machine. The baby is woken. Florence makes Margo care for it.

She goes for a cry and a nap. Lugaretzia and Margo visit Dionisia. They invite her over for tea. Larry and Gerald do the same for Daphne. Louisa speaks with Tsanta and invites her over. Gerald lets all of the chickens go. The following morning, the women begin arriving and Margo shows off her sculpture. When Leslie returns, he is forced to confront his nightmare. Hermione arrives as it goes down. Dionisia and Daphne storm off. Tsanta stays behind to tell him that she doesn’t want to see him again. Larry tries to get the cast removed from his leg. Leslie explains that he thought the girls would leave he eventually, so he got three. Larry is taken to the doctor. Margo takes Florence’s baby. They eventually get the cast removed from Larry’s leg. Hermione explains that she couldn’t scold Leslie, because she has three admirers as well.

Leslie and Larry argue at home. Hermione interrupts them. Leslie admits it was hard having three girlfriends. Louisa tells him to settle things with the girls. Margo emerges and explains that she has a plan. Louisa finally manages to get the flamingoes to eat from her bowl. Louisa and Margo go to the clinic. Margo explains that she is going to work there as an assistant and a nanny. Florence quickly agrees. Theo shows them the x-ray. Larry’s leg isn’t broken. He just has a torn muscle. Dionisia joins the family for dinner that night.

 

The Durrells In Corfu Review

I needed a good lift up and The Durrells definitely did the trick. Sure, it isn’t the best show in the world, but it is always cheerful. This episode was no different. Leslie got himself into a big mess and Larry nearly broke his leg. The more I watch this show the more I see how good Keeley Hawes is for the role. Her facial mannerisms are spot on. I enjoyed the episode from start to finish. It scores a 7.5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of The Durrells In Corfu right now!