The Darling Buds of May (1991–1993)

The life of the Larkin family, farmers in Kent.

Stars:

David Jason, Pam Ferris, Stephanie Ralph

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Jason	...	Pop Larkin (20 episodes, 1991-1993)
Pam Ferris	...	Ma Larkin (20 episodes, 1991-1993)
Stephanie Ralph	...	Victoria (19 episodes, 1991-1993)
Philip Franks	...	Charley (18 episodes, 1991-1993)
Catherine Zeta-Jones	...	Mariette (18 episodes, 1991-1993)
Christina Giles	...	Petunia (18 episodes, 1991-1993)
Katherine Giles	...	Zinnia (18 episodes, 1991-1993)
Rachel Bell	...	Edith Pilchester (16 episodes, 1991-1993)
Ian Tucker	...	Montgomery (13 episodes, 1991-1992)
Abigail Rokison	...	Primrose (12 episodes, 1991-1993)
Moray Watson	...	Brigadier (11 episodes, 1991-1993)
Ross Marriott	...	Oscar (9 episodes, 1991-1992)

Storyline

The life of the Larkin family, farmers in Kent.

---

Plot Keywords:

farmer | large wife small husband | large family | 1950s | rolls royce | 

---

Genres:

Comedy

---

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Buds of May

Filming Locations:

Black Horse pub, The Street, Pluckley, Kent, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Excelsior, Yorkshire Television (YTV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 51 min (20 episodes) 100 min (9 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Blenheim's full name: John Marlborough Churchill Blenheim Charlton.

---

Quotes

[repeated line]
Sidney Charles 'Pop' Larkin: This calls for a cocktail!

---

Connections

Featured in Drama Trails: 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl' to 'London's Burning' (2008)

User Reviews

Faithful adaptation

Big relief here that Bates's modern classic has not only survived its transition to the big screen but has actually been enhanced by it. It's difficult to find anything in this made-for-television adaptation that is at odds with the book of the same name. The characters are well cast, in particular David Jason as Pop Larkin and Pam Ferris as Ma, who live life with abandonment and cavalier disregard for society's expectations. The conversion of Charlie, a most challenging task in story and film, is accomplished with care and precision, Catherine Zeta Jones as Mariette providing the required enticement. This is a highly entertaining and deeply satisfying adaptation, and richly captures the life of post-war Britain. Perfick!