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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 1, Episode 6 - A Breath Of French Air (Part 2)

Pop and Ma are really enjoying their French holiday - which is more than can be said for Charley and Mariette, whose first anniversary is mere days away. Meanwhile Primrose has problems with Marc-Antoine.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 12th May 1991
Time
7:45pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Pop Larkin
Pam Ferris Ma Larkin
Catherine Zeta-Jones Mariette
Philip Franks Cedric "Charley" Charlton
Kika Mirylees Angela Snow
Ian Tucker Montgomery
Christina Giles Petunia
Katherine Giles Zinnia
Stephanie Ralph Victoria
Ross Marriott Oscar
Guest cast
Julie Davis Primrose
Anna Massey Mlle. Dupont
Charles Kay Monsieur Mollet
Judy Clifton Iris Snow
Geoffrey Greenhill Gerard Brisson
Peter Symonds Monsieur Gammelin
Marilyn Taylerson Madame Gammelin
Mitzi McKenzie Cordelia
Laurent Hennequin Sebastian
Christopher Harrington Marc-Antoine
John Moreno Gabby
Helen Cooper Maxine
Georges Trillat Alphonese
Alan Flick Pierre
Writing team
H.E. Bates Writer
Robert Banks Stewart Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
David Giles Director
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Richard Bates Executive Producer
Richard Bates Producer
David Aspinall Editor
Alan Davis Production Designer
Malcolm Drury Casting Director
Brian Castle Costume Designer
Peter Jackson Director of Photography
Pam Fox Make-up Designer
Pip Burley Composer
Barrie Guard Composer
Sue Jackson Casting Director
Gerard Moulevreir Casting Director
Ian Morley 1st Assistant Director

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