As the episode begins, Louisa (Keeley Hawes) speaks with Margo (Daisy Waterstone) and Leslie (Callum Woodhouse) about their days. Leslie explains that he got a telegram from Larry (Josh O’Connor). He will be bringing home a Prince after he returns from Athens. Louisa begins working diligently to prepare the home. In the morning, Theo (Yorgos Karamihos) pays a visit. Spiros (Alexis Georgoulis) agrees to buy champagne for their new friend. Meanwhile, Larry runs into Creech (James Cosmo). He is down on his luck, but hasn’t changed much otherwise. Theo and Gerald (Milo Parker) continue the flamingo experiment. Theo finds out that Gerald has been reading animal books. Larry learns that Creech tried to kill himself. He has no choice, but to bring him home. Louisa is not happy with Gerald’s homework. Margo listens as she yells at him.

She insists she will find him a school in Corfu. Jeejeebuoy (Tanmay Dhanania) arrives. Louisa and the others quickly learn that he is not actually a prince. Louisa agrees to let him stay anyway. Jeejee promises to be an entertaining guest. He tells the family about his encounter with a lion and how it convinced him to live each day as if it was his last. Louisa likes him right away. Larry arrives home with Creech. Louisa is not happy to see him. It doesn’t take long before he gets on Louisa’s nerves. Leslie goes on patrol with his lazy partner. He runs into Daphne (Elli Tringou). She doesn’t want anything to do with him. Louisa visits the clinic to speak with Theo about school. He tells her about the nearest school. Louisa and Gerald will need to speak with the headmistress, before Gerald can be accepted.

Leslie finds an abandoned baby. It turns out to belong to Florence (Lucy Black). Creech tries to convince the family to buy his boat. They check it out and it is a total wreck. Larry agrees to buy it, despite not knowing how to sail. That night, the family enjoys dinner with Jeejee. He agrees to make them a dish from back home. Creech gets involved and turns Louisa against Jeejee. Jeejee begins fasting and meditating in the morning. Margo decides to join him and fast too. Leslie tries to teach Larry how to sail. They get into an argument and Leslie leaves him in the boat. Jeejee speaks with Gerald about school. Lugaretzia (Anna Savva) and Louisa force Margo to eat. Leslie and his partner find Daphne’s father up to no good. Leslie is forced to make a decision whether or not to turn him in. Jeejee passes out. He agrees to eat.

Leslie tells Louisa about Daphne’s father smuggling cigarettes. A drunk Louisa prepares to take Gerald to the school meeting. Jeejee tries to convince her to postpone it. Larry realizes that he is lost on the water. The school meeting doesn’t go well. Jeejee tells Margo about going into a trance. Leslie speaks with Daphne. He agrees not to tell on her father. When Louisa returns home, she finds Jeejee in the window. He is in a trance. He falls out, but lands somewhat safely. Larry runs into Albanians. He is worried that they’re going to hurt him. Instead, they take him home. Louisa tells him that she has given up alcohol. Theo and Gerald finish their flamingo experiment. Louisa meditates with Jeejee. Louisa is impressed with Gerald’s report. Daphne and her father arrive to share time with Leslie. They thank him as well.

The Albanians visit Larry. Zoltan (Merch Husey) brings champagne. Eventually, Creech over does it. He is escorted out by Zoltan and Spiros. Jeejee leaves the following day. Louisa and Gerald set the flamingoes free. At the end of the episode, the family receives a gift from Jeejee. It turns out to be sloth.

 

The Durrells In Corfu Review

This was another good episode of the Durrells. It was nice to see Creech back and Jeejeebuoy was a great side character. It is surprising to see Leslie doing so well in his new job. I doubt that is going to last too long. Is there a chance that he and Daphne will actually get together in the end? I enjoyed the episode thoroughly. It scores an 8 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of The Durrells in Corfu right now.