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 2, Episode 4 - Stranger At The Gates (Part 2)

Charley accidentally discovers that Pieter is German, and suddenly he finds he is no longer welcome. The children can't understand why he had to go, so Pop does his best to explain about the war.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 16th February 1992
Time
7:45pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Friday 13th September 2019 10:20am ITV3
Sunday 15th September 2019 8:25am ITV3
Friday 21st February 2020 9:00am ITV3
Thursday 7th May 2020 9:00am ITV3
Friday 20th November 2020 10:35am ITV3
Monday 27th September 2021 5:50pm ITV3
Tuesday 28th September 2021 12:45am ITV3
Friday 17th December 2021 4:55pm ITV3
Monday 20th December 2021 10:25am ITV3
Friday 13th May 2022 10:20am ITV3
Friday 16th December 2022 10:25am ITV3
Friday 9th June 2023 10:30am ITV3
Saturday 10th June 2023 1:15am ITV3
Sunday 29th October 2023 11:35am ITV3
Friday 19th January 2024 10:10am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Ross Marriott Oscar
Abigail Rokison Primrose
Daisy-May Bates John Blenheim
Guest cast
Tyler Butterworth Reverend Candy
Benedict Taylor Pieter
William Simons Ted Watson
Carol MacReady Mrs. Daws
Sheila Burrell Mrs. Kinthley
P.J. Nicholas John Watson
Alison Fielding Joyce
Anne Jameson Mrs. Stone
Natalie Slater Eileen
Roger Walker Foreman
Christopher Leaver Postman
Writing team
Paul Wheeler Writer
Production team
Steve Goldie Director
Peter Norris Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Richard Bates Executive Producer
David Noble Associate Producer
Michael Parkinson Editor
Alan Davis Production Designer
Malcolm Drury Casting Director
Brian Castle Costume Designer
Peter Jackson Director of Photography
Alyson Leeming Make-up Designer
Pip Burley Composer
Barrie Guard Composer
Ian Morley 1st Assistant Director

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