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 3, Episode 5 - Climb The Greasy Pole (Part 1)

A seat becomes vacant on the Rural District Council and Pop decides to stand for election. Meanwhile, Charley finds himself being pursued by Primrose's teacher.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 28th March 1993
Time
7:55pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 30th January 2018 11:20am ITV3
Wednesday 31st January 2018 10:15am ITV3
Tuesday 24th September 2019 10:20am ITV3
Saturday 28th September 2019 7:25am ITV3
Tuesday 3rd March 2020 8:55am ITV3
Monday 18th May 2020 9:05am ITV3
Tuesday 1st December 2020 10:30am ITV3
Thursday 7th October 2021 5:55pm ITV3
Friday 8th October 2021 1:10am ITV3
Thursday 23rd December 2021 3:50pm ITV3
Thursday 19th May 2022 9:10am ITV3
Thursday 22nd December 2022 9:10am ITV3
Friday 23rd December 2022 3:20am ITV3
Wednesday 28th December 2022 4:55am ITV3
Thursday 15th June 2023 9:15am ITV3
Friday 16th June 2023 12:05am ITV3
Sunday 19th November 2023 11:55am ITV3
Tuesday 30th January 2024 10:05am 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
Christina Giles Petunia
Katherine Giles Zinnia
Stephanie Ralph Victoria
Abigail Rokison Primrose
Guest cast
Carol MacReady Mrs. Daws
Michael Jayston Ernest Bristow
Steven Brand Tom Sargent
Mel Martin Freda Battersby
David Haig (as David Haigh) Captain Robert Battersby
Rebecca Lacey Marion Winters
Colum Convey Ambrose
Howard Attfield Fred
Isabelle Amyes Diana Parker
Anthea Askey First Woman
Kate Shury Second Woman
Roger Grainger TV Vicar
Writing team
Paul Wheeler Writer
Production team
Robert Tronson Director
Simon Lewis Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Richard Bates Executive Producer
David Noble Associate Producer
David Aspinall Editor
Alan Davis Production Designer
Charlie Kershaw (as Charley Kershaw) Production Designer
Malcolm Drury Casting Director
Brian Castle Costume Designer
Peter Jackson Director of Photography
Cherry West Make-up Designer
Pip Burley Composer
Barrie Guard Composer
Gill Hinchcliffe 1st Assistant Director

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