Love dilemma for mother Keeley as Durrells returns
ITV has recommissioned drama series The Durrells for a fourth series, it has been announced.
Actress Keeley Hawes will reprise her role as matriarch Louisa Durrell for six new episodes with Men Behaving Badly creator Simon Nye again assuming writing responsibilities.
The programme is based on conservationist and author Gerald Durrell’s trilogy of books about his family’s time on Corfu during the 1930s.
The series will again be filmed on the Greek island.
Once again playing Ms Hawes’ on-screen children are: Josh O’Connor (Larry), Callum Woodhouse (Leslie), Daisy Waterstone (Margo) and Milo Parker (Gerry).
Alexis Georgoulis will also feature again as chauffeur and love interest Spiros.
ITV’s senior drama commissioner Victoria Fea said: “The Durrells has proven immensely popular with viewers Josh O’Connor returns as Larry Durrell and critics alike, so we’re thrilled to have commissioned another series. “Simon Nye’s writing is witty, bighearted and hugely engaging, so we’re looking forward to seeing what the fourth series has in store.” Ms Hawes, who also starred in police drama Line Of Duty, greeted the announcement by posting on Twitter: “Delighted to confirm #The Durrells will be returning to ITV for series 4!!!” Her post featured alongside a still of her and Georgoulis filming a seaside scene on Corfu. The finale of the last series, which aired at the start of May, saw Louisa and Spiros declare their feelings for one another, only for Spiros’ wife to return after she had left him. The Durrells first aired on ITV in 2016. The first episode of the third series attracted 6.7 million viewers which earned it a 26 per cent share for its Sunday night 8pm slot.