Louisa and Spiros become closer when he begins spending most of his time at the Durrells', rather than his depressingly empty house. Larry meets a beautiful young woman called Elena, who is part of a travelling circus. Keen to be involved, Louisa and Spiros get to work drumming up business for the troupe and Gerry keeps an eye on the animals welfare. Will the charm of the circus work its magic on the whole family?