6.7
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Basil is a real person portrayed by Miles Jupp in the TV series The Durrells (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Episode #3.3 (season 3), they were 39 years old.
They appear in 8 episodes out of a total of 26 aired

Basil

by Miles Jupp

character

Episodes8

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    Episode #3.3
    episode S3.E3 october 2018
    Louisa and her staid cousins attend Aunt Hermione's funeral in rainy Bournemouth, which Larry misses, staying with a group of Bohemian artists - including author Henry Miller - in London. Louisa decides to follow him and soon finds herself a centre of attention before the couple return to Corfu. Here they find that Gerry has rescued an ill-treated donkey and newly-appointed policeman Leslie's attempt to ward off marauders has nearly ruined Margo's relationship with Zoltan.
  • 7.9
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    Episode #3.7
    episode S3.E7 november 2018
    Louisa is a little alarmed by the arrival on nudist author Henry Miller on the island and concerned for Spiros, who is neglecting himself,. She determines to bring him out of his self-imposed isolation. The whole family is outraged when Sven is imprisoned for homosexuality but Louisa devises a way to free him before cousin Basil turns up with less than good news about Aunt Hermione's will.
  • 7.8
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    Episode #4.1
    episode S4.E1 september 2019
    Louisa has opened the doors of the villa as a boarding house and Basil and two Australian dancers have become official guests. To save money, the girls instantly move into Larry's room - much to his delight - but it's soon clear that Basil has become the most persnickety guest ever. The family warm to mysterious new guest Lazaros Vangelatos. Meanwhile, Gerry acquires a new pet in the form of Ulysses the owl and proclaims he is going to open a zoo and feeling she needs more from her life, Margo embarks on a new project to work as a hairdresser.
  • 7.6
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    Episode #4.2
    episode S4.E2 october 2019
    Louisa finds herself fending off unexpected romantic advances. Leslie's arranged hunt for new guest, Colonel Ribbindane, doesn't quite go to plan when his past revisits him. Theo acquires a surprising housemate.
  • 7.8
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    Episode #4.3
    episode S4.E3 october 2019
    Louisa's plan for a family picnic to Kalami goes awry when she inadvertently invites Spiros's wife. The Durrells are surprised to discover Captain Creech's new business venture. Leslie runs into trouble when he crosses Corfiot fishermen. Margo quickly finds her feet in sleepy Dorset much to the worry of Prue and Geoffrey.
  • 7.7
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    Episode #4.4
    episode S4.E4 october 2019
    With the house guests getting ever more rowdy, Louisa worries about the villa's reputation, but Spiros's increasing presence at the villa continues to delight her. Margo finds a surprising way to bond with Maud, while Gerry realizes he has feelings for Galini.
  • 7.8
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    Episode #4.5
    episode S4.E5 october 2019
    The King of Greece is to visit Corfu and the Durrells are keen to be part of the welcoming committee. Meanwhile, things between Spiros and Louisa get cozy.
  • 8.2
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    Episode #4.6
    episode S4.E6 may 2019
    With storm clouds gathering, the island realises it can no longer ignore the rumblings of war just as it looks as though the Durrells may have found their happy ending.