The Darling Buds of May
TV Show · Drama · Comedy

This popular British show follows the raucous adventures of the Larkin clan and the local tax collector. Ma and Pop Larkin have a large brood, living in 1950s rural England. They have six children -- eldest daughter Mariette is played by a young Catherine Zeta-Jones. Mariette entrances tax collector Cedric, and the Larkins introduce Cedric - whom they call Charlie - to their way of life, which he finds much more compelling than work at the office.

1991 · 50m
Starring David Jason, Pam Ferris, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Director David Giles, Robert Tronson

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Part One
    The story opens with the arrival of Mr Charlton, the mild-mannered tax inspector who, instead of checking Pop's non-existent accounts, falls in love with his daughter.
    1 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Part Two
    Things don't quite go `perfick' when Charley decides to play truant from his office at the Inland Revenue and go strawberry-picking with Mariette and the rest of the Larkin family. Suddenly it seems that his future is in doubt.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 3
    When the Green Woods Laugh
    Ma starts making plans for a lavish wedding. Has Pop overreached himself with his offer for a stately home?
    1 min
  • EPISODE 4
    When the Green Woods Laugh
    Pop Larkin is about to join the large number of villagers who wish with all their hearts that they had never met Corinne Perigo.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 5
    A Breath of French Air
    The wet English summer has dampened the Larkins' spirits, and Charley and Mariette have failed to produce offspring. Perhaps a holiday is required.
    1 min
  • EPISODE 6
    A Breath of French Air
    Pop and Ma are really enjoying their French holiday - which is more than can be said for Charley and Mariette. Meanwhile, Primrose has problems with Marc-Antoine.
    1 min

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Cast & Crew

  • David Jason
    Pop Larkin
  • Pam Ferris
    Ma Larkin
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Mariette
  • Phillip Franks
    Cedric "Charley" Charlton
  • S‌R
    Stephanie Ralph
    Victoria
  • C‌G
    Christina Giles
    Petunia
  • D‌G
    David Giles
    Director
  • R‌T
    Robert Tronson
    Director
  • Rodney Bennett
    Director
  • S‌G
    Steve Goldie
    Director
  • G‌D
    Gareth Davies
    Director

About

The Darling Buds of May

Drama

This popular British show follows the raucous adventures of the Larkin clan and the local tax collector. Ma and Pop Larkin have a large brood, living in 1950s rural England. They have six children -- eldest daughter Mariette is played by a young Catherine Zeta-Jones. Mariette entrances tax collector Cedric, and the Larkins introduce Cedric - whom they call Charlie - to their way of life, which he finds much more compelling than work at the office.

Information

Studio
BritBox
Released
1991
Region of Origin
United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
Subtitles

English (United Kingdom)

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