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The Larkins. Image shows left to right: Pop Larkin (Bradley Walsh), Ma Larkin (Joanna Scanlan)
The Larkins

The Larkins (2021)

  • TV comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 2021 - 2022
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Adaptation of H.E. Bates's novels about the eccentric, rural Larkin family, starring Bradley Walsh and Joanna Scanlan. Also features Sabrina Bartlett, Tok Stephen, Peter Davison, Barney Walsh, Kriss Dosanjh and more.

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Series 1, Episode 4 - In Which The Larkins Rescue The Railway Station

The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Miss Chand (Seeta Indrani), Pop Larkin (Bradley Walsh)
It's strawberry picking season and the Larkins and many of the villagers including Pauline are off to pick fruit. Pop, however, sets himself the task of saving the local railway station after discovering it's set to be closed permanently.

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It's strawberry picking season and the Larkins and many of the villagers including Pauline are off to pick fruit. Despite being left to the wiles of Pauline, Lil and Pol, Charley enjoys himself even though he is pretty dispirited when he sees Tom make his move on Mariette.

Determined to stay in the running, Charley decides to resign from the tax office much to his boss and parents' disbelief. Meanwhile Pop meets local trainspotter Kate Farley, who tells him the station is about to close. Pop pleads for a stay of execution with Station Master Fox who explains that the train is just not used enough.

Pop takes action, and with the help of a reluctant Miss Chand, her school children, and the villagers, seizes the opportunity to save the railway, as well as the chance to sell his strawberries on the refreshment trolley.

The train is packed all week but Mr Fox says it will still close. After discovering that the old stationmaster has been pocketing funds, Pop takes justice into his own hands, confronts Fox and has him carted away by PC Harness. The railway line survives and we leave the Larkins hosting a party at the station to celebrate.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 31st October 2021
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bradley Walsh Pop Larkin
Joanna Scanlan Ma Larkin
Sabrina Bartlett Mariette Larkin
Tok Stephen Cedric 'Charley' Charlton
Peter Davison Vicar
Barney Walsh PC Harness
Kriss Dosanjh Brigadier
Amelia Bullmore Miss Edith Pilchester
Seeta Indrani Miss Chand
Stephen Hagan Tom Fisher
Francesca Wilson Waterworth Libby Fothergill
Tony Gardner Alec Norman
Lydia Page Primrose Larkin
Liam Middleton Montgomery Larkin
Lola Shepelev Victoria Larkin
Davina Coleman Zinnia Larkin
Rosie Coleman Petunia Larkin
Natalie Mitson Pauline
Guest cast
Angela Bain Aunt Fan
Richard Cunningham Mr Geoff Potts
Georgie Glen Lady Bluff-Gore
Nicholas Le Prevost Sir George Bluff-Gore
Matt Garrill Commissionaire
Victoria Grove Lil
Lisa Jackson Katy Farley
Andrew Joshi Mr Neal
Andy Linden Vernon
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) Station Master Fox
Timmika Ramsay Poll Saunders
Writing team
Simon Nye Writer
Victoria Wicks Script Consultant
Production team
Andy de Emmony Director
Serena Cullen Producer
Ben Farrell Executive Producer
Charlotte Lewis Executive Producer
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise Executive Producer
Simon Nye Executive Producer
Toby Stevens Executive Producer
Bradley Walsh Executive Producer
Jane Harrison Line Producer
Martha Lake Post Producer
Cornelius Shea Post Producer
David Head Editor
Lucy Spink Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
June Nevin Costume Designer
Darran Bragg Director of Photography
Jill Stansfield Make-up Designer
Nick Green Composer
Maisie Robinson Graphics
Claire Grossmith 1st Assistant Director

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