The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)
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.
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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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 2nd September 2019 | 10:20am | ITV3 |
| Saturday 7th September 2019 | 6:25am | ITV3 |
| Monday 10th February 2020 | 8:50am | ITV3 |
| Friday 24th April 2020 | 9:00am | ITV3 |
| Monday 9th November 2020 | 10:30am | ITV3 |
| Monday 13th September 2021 | 5:50pm | ITV3 |
| Monday 13th December 2021 | 3:50pm | ITV3 |
| Tuesday 14th December 2021 | 9:15am | ITV3 |
| Monday 9th May 2022 | 9:10am | ITV3 |
| Monday 12th December 2022 | 9:10am | ITV3 |
| Monday 5th June 2023 | 9:15am | ITV3 |
| Tuesday 6th June 2023 | 12:10am | ITV3 |
| Sunday 24th September 2023 | 9:55am | ITV3 |
| Monday 8th January 2024 | 10:05am | ITV3 |
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 |