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The Darling Buds of May (1991-93)
 Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Dinosaur TV - Save Our Forgotten British Heritage (David Moore)
references:
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THE DARLING BUDS OF MAY
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Yorkshire Television Production / Excelsior Productions
for ITV
Produced by: Robert Banks Stewart, Peter Norris, Simon Lewis
Written by: H E Bates, Bob Larbey, Richard Harris, Paul Wheeler
Directed by: David Giles, Robert Tromson, Rodney Bennett

UK Comedy Drama series 1991-93 3 series, 20 episodes x 50 minutes
Starring
David Jason  as Sidney Larkin
Pam Ferris  as Flo Parker (Ma Larkin)
Catherine Zeta Jones  as Mariette
Philip Franks  as Charlie
with
Rachel Bell  as Edith Pilchester
Moray Watson  as The Brigadier
Julie Davies  as Primrose Larkin (1)
Abigail Romison as Primrose Larkin (2)
Christina Giles as Petunia Larkin
Katherine Giles as Zinnia Larkin
Stephanie Ralph as Victoria Larkin

Based on H.E. Bates' novels and short stories about the Larkin family, "The Darling Buds Of May" was one
of the most popular comedy drama programmes on UK television. Sidney 'Pop' Larkin (David Jason) has somehow
managed to avoid paying tax or national insurance throughout his working life. He's become a legendary figure
at the local tax office. When 'Charlie' Charlesworth (Philip Franks) sets out to track Pop down, he doesn't
know that he's in for a life-changing experience. He ends up quitting his job, staying with the Larkin family
and marrying Mariette Larkin (Catherine Zeta Jones).Pam Ferris also stars as Flo Parker, usually known as Ma Larkin.
 
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-- Series 1 -- (Apr - May 1991)

2.1 [--] The Darling Buds of May: (pilot) Part 1 (7-Apr-91)
2.2 [--] The Darling Buds of May: (pilot) Part 2 (14-Apr-91)

Darling buds of May episode 1 part 1

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 2

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 3

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 4

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 5

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 6

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 7

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 8

Darling Buds of may episode 1 part 9

Darling Buds of May episode 1 part 10

2.3 [--] The Darling Buds of May: When the Green Woods Laugh : 1 (21-Apr-91)
2.4 [--] The Darling Buds of May: When the Green Woods Laugh : 2 (28-Apr-91)
2.5 [--] The Darling Buds of May: A Breath of French Air : 1 (5-May-91)
2.6 [--] The Darling Buds of May: A Breath of French Air : 2 (12-May-91)

[--] The Darling Buds of May: Special: Christmas Is Coming  (22-Dec-91)

-- Series 2 -- (Jan - Mar 1992)

2.1 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Oh! To Be in England : 1 (26-Jan-92)
2.2 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Oh! To Be in England : 2 (2-Feb-92)
2.3 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Stranger at the Gates : 1 (9-Feb-92)
2.4 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Stranger at the Gates : 2 (16-Feb-92)
2.5 [--] The Darling Buds of May: A Season of Heavenly Gifts : 1 (23-Feb-92)
2.6 [--] The Darling Buds of May: A Season of Heavenly Gifts : 2 (1-Mar-92)

[--] The Darling Buds of May: Special: Le Grand Weekend (26-Dec-92)

-- Series 3 -- (Feb - Apr 1993)

3.1 [--] The Darling Buds of May: The Happiest Days Of Your Lives : 1 (28-Feb-93)
3.2 [--] The Darling Buds of May: The Happiest Days Of Your Lives : 2 (7-Mar-93)
3.3 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine : 1 (14-Mar-93)
3.4 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine : 2 (21-Mar-93)
3.5 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Climb The Greasy Pole : 1 (28-Mar-93)
3.6 [--] The Darling Buds of May: Climb The Greasy Pole : 2 (4-Apr-93)
 
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