Duration
65 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 1 of 7
Quick Summary
First episode of the whimsical rural drama
About This Program
The first episode of the whimsical rural drama based on HE Bates' novels. Tax collector Cedric Charlton visits the Larkin household intent on getting the head of the family - Pop - to correctly fill out his tax forms. In so doing he falls for attractive daughter Mariette. Starring David Jason, Pam Ferris and Catherine Zeta-Jones
The Darling Buds of May broadcasts on ITV3 HD at 12:05pm, Monday, 29 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD613Virgin117
Production Details
Runtime65 mins
DirectorRodney Bennett
Cast & Crew
RB
Rodney BennettDirector
RB
Robert Banks StewartProducer
BL
Bob LarbeyWriter
RB
Rachel Bellas Edith Pilchester
PF
Pam Ferrisas Ma Larkin
RD
Rowland Daviesas Jack Woodley
WW
Wendy Williamsas Freda O'Conner
MW
Moray Watsonas Brigadier
PF
Philip Franksas Charley
RM
Raymond Masonas Salesman
TT
Tricia Thornsas Mrs Peele
DJ
David Jasonas Pop Larkin
JD
Julie Davisas Primrose
CG
Christina Gilesas Petunia
CZ
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Mariette Larkin
PW
Paul Williamsonas George Carter
JS
Joy Sheltonas Miss Borden
IT
Ian Tuckeras Montgomery
SR
Stephanie Ralphas Victoria
