Ulric von der Esch

With storm clouds gathering, the islanders realise they can no longer ignore the rumblings of war, just as it looks as though the Durrells – particularly Louisa and Spiros –…

Louisa finds it more than a little awkward when Larry invites Henry Miller to stay. Insisting on walking around naked, the liberal contents of Henry’s novels raise heated discussions within…

The family plan a party to celebrate Gerry’s 13th birthday, but when a plague of mosquitoes descends, they are forced to hold it inside. As the party planning progresses, Louisa…

Sparring for Louisa’s attention, Hugh and Spiros decide to hold a cricket match between the Greeks and the Brits.

Celebrating her birthday motivates Louisa to adopt a more youthful look. Gerry has a bewildering time with Kralefsky.

Louisa tries to raise some money by selling homemade food, which attracts the attention of another Englishman. However, a former lover threatens the family’s idyllic existence. Gerry comes up with…

The family prepares for a celebration, and Margo is determined to persuade the reclusive Countess Mavrodaki to attend. Sven is put to the test by his potential family, but seems…

The family faces the unwanted arrival of a domineering aunt, while Larry’s girlfriend also pays a visit – giving the unwelcome relative an opportunity to voice her disapproval of the…

Leslie falls in with a bad crowd and ends up being falsely accused of armed robbery, prompting Louisa to take desperate measures to save him. Margo takes a shine to…

Margo takes great pride in her new job at the surgery, but after a chance encounter with a recluse, she begins to realise where her greatest talent lies. Louisa grows…

Larry falls dangerously ill, and it falls to Theo and his neighbour Sven to put their rudimentary medical skills to the task of saving his life. The family’s money worries…

Louis’ and Rebecca’s lives hang in the balance. Meanwhile, Dorn tries to take down Dimitrov.