Duration
65 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 2 of 7
Quick Summary
Part two of two. Charley's career hangs in the balance
About This Program
Part two of two. Taxman Charley decides to escape from the office and go strawberry-picking with Mariette and the rest of the Larkin family - a move that leaves his career hanging in the balance. Light-hearted drama based on the novels by HE Bates, starring David Jason, Pam Ferris, Philip Franks and Catherine Zeta-Jones
The Darling Buds of May broadcasts on ITV3 +1 at 8:05am, Saturday, 3 January 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime65 mins
DirectorRodney Bennett
Cast & Crew
RB
Rodney BennettDirector
RB
Robert Banks StewartProducer
BL
Bob LarebyWriter
AL
Annie Leonas Edna Barnwell
SR
Stephanie Ralphas Victoria
KM
Kika Miryleesas Angela Snow
RB
Rachel Bellas Edith Pilchester
PF
Pam Ferrisas Ma Larkin
RD
Rowland Daviesas Jack Woodley
KG
Katherine Gilesas Zinnia
WW
Wendy Williamsas Freda O'Connor
HS
Hilary Sestaas Effie Barnwell
MW
Moray Watsonas Brigadier
PF
Philip Franksas Charley
PG
Peter Galeas Mrs Shell
DS
David Squineas Mr Jennings
AJ
Arbel Jonesas Poll
MC
Michael Culveras Sir George Bluff-Gore
SC
Shirley Cainas Mr Shell
DJ
David Jasonas Pop Larkin
JW
Jane Woodas Lil
AS
Anna Skyeas Pauline Jackson
JD
Julie Davisas Primrose
CG
Christina Gilesas Petunia
CZ
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Mariette Larkin
JR
Jill Richardsas Aunt Fran
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Ian Tuckeras Montgomery
