
The Darling Buds Of May
- TV comedy drama
- ITV1
- 1991 - 1993
- 20 episodes (3 series)
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family. Also features David Jason, Pam Ferris, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Philip Franks, Moray Watson and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Darling Buds Of May (Part 1)
When a tax collector arrives at the Larkins' farm, it appears to spell trouble for Pop and the family. But the young man is soon under the spell of their utopian lifestyle - and Mariette's charms.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 7th April 1991
- Time
- 7:45pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
David Jason | Pop Larkin |
Pam Ferris | Ma Larkin |
Catherine Zeta-Jones | Mariette |
Philip Franks | Cedric "Charley" Charlton |
Moray Watson | Brigadier |
Rachel Bell | Edith Pilchester |
Ian Tucker | Montgomery |
Christina Giles | Petunia |
Katherine Giles | Zinnia |
Stephanie Ralph | Victoria |
Julie Davis | Primrose |
Raymond Mason | Salesman |
Rowland Davies | Jack Woodley |
Tricia Thorns | Mrs Peele |
Paul Williamson | George Carter |
Wendy Williams | Freda O'Connor |
Joy Shelton | Miss Borden |
H.E. Bates | Writer |
Bob Larbey | Writer (Adapted By) |
Rodney Bennett | Director |
Robert Banks Stewart | Producer |
Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
Richard Bates | Executive Producer |
Ian Mallett | Editor |
Alan Davis | Production Designer |
Malcolm Drury | Casting Director |
Brian Castle | Costume Designer |
Peter Jackson | Director of Photography |
Pam Fox | Make-up Designer |
Pip Burley | Composer |
Barrie Guard | Composer |
Ian Morley | 1st Assistant Director |