The Durrells
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. 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 Meet the cast of The Durrells series 3
But when on Sunday night’s episode of the ITV drama the hunky character of Sven (Ulric von der Esch), struck up a romance with Louise (Keeley Hawes), fans of the series were were quick to point out that his character had been explicitly gay in the original books. What a finale to The Durrells! Louisa called off the wedding when she discovered Sven was gay. 
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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?. 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.
Their love story
The Swedish actor plays Sven in the ITV drama Who is The Durrells star Ulric von der Esch? Ulric is a Swedish actor who completed his training and began his career in the United States. The The TV series, based upon a book adaptation of the real-life family, has apparently re-written history. ITV bosses have come under fire after changing a character that was originally gay to straight in drama The Durrells. Ulric von der Esch
Ulric von der Esch. Actor: The Durrells. Ulric Hans Fredrik Carl Von Der Esch was born in Stockholm on May 17th but trained as an actor in the United States, studying for three years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York before moving to Los Angeles and the Vincent Chase Workshop for another two years. He started his stage career in America in plays including 'The. . 
ITV's 'The Durrells' criticised after turning gay character
The Durrells (known in North America as The Durrells in Corfu) is a British comedy-drama television series loosely based on Gerald Durrell 's three autobiographical books about his family's four years (–) on the Greek island of Corfu. [1] It aired on ITV from 3 April to 12 May [2] The series is written by Simon Nye, directed by Steve Barron and Roger Goldby, and produced. .
The Durrells
In the first series, there was Swedish farmer Sven (Ulric von der Esch), who turned out to be gay, and in season two, fellow Brit Hugh Jarvis (Daniel Lapaine) tried to win Louisa’s heart. . 
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The Durrells exclusive! Ulric von der Esch: 'Sven broke his own heart as well as Louisa’s!’ - TV 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. .