Meet the cast of The Durrells series 3
Keeley Hawes returns as Louisa Durrell in the ITV drama – find out more about all the actors, characters (and animals) here
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.
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