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Viewers who’ve been tuning in to ITV show The Durrells have been left asking a few questions over the sexuality of Sven, who is an openly gay character in the books. Episode four of the show — based on the books by Gerald Durrells featured a scene in which Sven, played in the series by Ulric von der Esch, kissed Louisa Durrell. So open in fact, that the novel Fillets Of Plaice, in which Sven appears, even features a line in which he regrets not being able to have Louisa due to his sexuality. The Durrells
And Gerry decided not to set his animal collection free. Reluctant to say goodbye to ITV’s excellent Sunday night drama What’s on TV caught up with Swedish star Ulric von der Esch and quizzed him about Sven the Swedish goat herder’s big secret! What was your reaction to Sven’s secret when you read the script for tonight’s final episode?. What a finale to The Durrells! Louisa called off the wedding when she discovered Sven was gay. 
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ITV drama The Durrells has come under fire for making a gay character straight in the television adaptation of Gerard Durrell’s autobiographical book series. The show is based on the three books by the author documenting his family’s time in Corfu in the s, when his mother Louise moved to the Greek island after her home life in. Re-watching The Durrells family on their adventures in Corfu is certainly making up for the lack of actual Grecian sun in our lives this year. The ITV show's all-star cast and gripping plot is just as good as when we watched it back in
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A Swedish goat farmer who lives near the Durrells and plays the accordion. He becomes the love interest of Louisa in Season 1. Louisa secretly hates the sound of the accordion. Sven as soon as had a romance with Louisa and the 2 had been planning to marry, till Sven revealed he was homosexual. In the final season of The Durrells in Corfu, family matriarch Louisa is sticking her head in the sand about the threat of war, star Keeley Hawes told the Daily Mirror. 
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ITV'S new drama The Durrells has come under fire from viewers after one character's sexuality was changed for the television adaptation. The six-part show, which follows a family that has moved to Corfu, raised eyebrows when Sven kissed Louisa Durrell. Viewers watched as he chased her down before she finally gave in to his charm and they locked lips.
ITV drama The Durrells slammed for making gay character
An ITV drama adaptation has attracted criticism – after a gay character was turned straight. ‘The Durrells’ show is based on Gerald Durrell’s semi-autobiographical novels, which deals with his childhood growing up in Corfu. The book was adapted for TV by Simon Nye, featuring Keeley Hawes in the lead role. . ITV under fire for 'making gay character straight' in The
The Durrells (Season 4) The future's looking bright for the eccentric Durrells, as we catch up with their lives on the beautiful island of Corfu. What was a minor character in the book suddenly becomes a major player in the series, such as the gay Swede, Sven, whom Mrs Durrell, according to this version, almost ends up marrying, until she. . 
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What a finale to The Durrells! Louisa called off the wedding when she discovered Sven was gay. Larry and Nancy went their separate ways. Margo managed to get the Countess outside. Leslie got stung (not bitten) by a scorpion. And Gerry decided not to set his animal collection ant to say go. .