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 3 - When The Green Woods Laugh (Part 1)
Now that Mariette is going to marry Charley the tax inspector, Ma starts making plans for a lavish wedding. But has Pop overreached himself with his offer for a stately home?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 21st April 1991
- Time
- 7:45pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Wednesday 4th September 2019 | 10:25am | ITV3 |
Saturday 7th September 2019 | 8:25am | ITV3 |
Wednesday 12th February 2020 | 8:50am | ITV3 |
Tuesday 28th April 2020 | 9:00am | ITV3 |
Wednesday 11th November 2020 | 10:30am | ITV3 |
Wednesday 15th September 2021 | 5:50pm | ITV3 |
Tuesday 14th December 2021 | 3:50pm | ITV3 |
Wednesday 15th December 2021 | 9:15am | ITV3 |
Tuesday 10th May 2022 | 9:15am | ITV3 |
Tuesday 13th December 2022 | 9:10am | ITV3 |
Tuesday 6th June 2023 | 9:15am | ITV3 |
Wednesday 7th June 2023 | 12:10am | ITV3 |
Sunday 1st October 2023 | 11:40am | ITV3 |
Wednesday 10th January 2024 | 10:15am | 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 |
Kika Mirylees | Angela Snow |
Ian Tucker | Montgomery |
Christina Giles | Petunia |
Katherine Giles | Zinnia |
Stephanie Ralph | Victoria |
Michael Culver | Sir George Bluff-Gore |
Richenda Carey | Lady Bluff-Gore |
Peter Gale | Mr Shell |
Shirley Cain | Mrs Hall |
Julie Davis | Primrose |
John Grillo | Mr Jerebohm |
Susie Blake | Mrs Jerebohm |
Arthur White | Uncle Perce |
Celia Imrie | Corinne Perigo |
Jane Downs | Countess Czernikov |
Jane Wenham | Aunt Bridget |
Michael Sheard | Building Society Manager |
Ian Price | Bertie Fanshawe |
John Carlin | Reverend Spink |
Terence Orr | Jim |
Harry Beety | Hotel Commissionaire |
H.E. Bates | Writer |
Bob Larbey | Writer (Adapted By) |
Robert Tronson | Director |
Robert Banks Stewart | Producer |
Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
Richard Bates | Executive Producer |
Peter Taylor | 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 |