The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)
The Darling Buds Of May

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 5 - A Breath Of French Air (Part 1)

The wet English summer has dampened the Larkins' spirits, and Charley and Mariette have failed to produce offspring. Perhaps a holiday is required.

Notes

Adaptor Robert Banks Stewart is not credited on this episode.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 5th May 1991
Time
7:45pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

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Friday 6th September 2019 10:20am ITV3
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Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Pop Larkin
Pam Ferris Ma Larkin
Catherine Zeta-Jones Mariette
Philip Franks Cedric "Charley" Charlton
Kika Mirylees Angela Snow
Ian Tucker Montgomery
Christina Giles Petunia
Katherine Giles Zinnia
Stephanie Ralph Victoria
Ross Marriott Oscar
Guest cast
Julie Davis Primrose
Anna Massey Mlle. Dupont
Charles Kay Monsieur Mollet
Judy Clifton Iris Snow
Geoffrey Greenhill Gerard Brisson
Peter Symonds Monsieur Gammelin
Marilyn Taylerson Madame Gammelin
Philip Rowlands Auctioneer
Philip Wilde Attendant
Mitzi McKenzie Cordelia
Doc O'Brien Maurice
Laurent Hennequin Sebastian
Bert Caunt Inspecteur
Christopher Harrington Marc-Antoine
Writing team
H.E. Bates Writer
Robert Banks Stewart Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
David Giles Director
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Richard Bates Executive Producer
Richard Bates Producer
David Aspinall 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
Sue Jackson Casting Director
Gerard Moulevreir Casting Director
Ian Morley 1st Assistant Director

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