TV series
The Darling Buds of May
1991–1993, English, on ITV1.
An idyllic picture of 1950's rural England as seen through the lives of the Larkins, a farm family living in Kent. The show revolves around Pa Larkin, a man of a kind and mischievous nature with a penchant for getting into scrapes and talking his way out of them with equal equanimity; and his daughters, as they deal with growing up and discovering the joys and sorrows of young love.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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The Darling Buds of May is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S3 E6: Climb the Greasy Pole (2)
Aired 4 April 1993
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- David JasonPop Larkin · 20 ep
- Pam FerrisMa Larkin · 20 ep
- Catherine Zeta-JonesMariette · 20 ep
- Philip FranksCharley · 20 ep
- Stephanie RalphVictoria · 20 ep
- Rachel BellEdith Pilchester · 16 ep
- Christina GilesPetunia · 15 ep
- Katherine GilesZinnia · 15 ep
- Ian TuckerMontgomery · 14 ep
- Ross MarriottOscar · 10 ep
- Abigail RokisonPrimrose · 10 ep
- Moray WatsonBrigadier · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 April 1991
- Last aired
- 4 April 1993
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Darling Buds of May is based on
The Darling Buds of May is based on The Darling Buds of May (1958) by H. E. Bates, published by Michael Joseph.
1958
The Darling Buds of May
By H. E. Bates
Published by Michael Joseph
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The Darling Buds of May: quick answers
Is The Darling Buds of May worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Darling Buds of May are there?
The Darling Buds of May has 3 seasons and 20 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Darling Buds of May finished?
Yes. The Darling Buds of May ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Darling Buds of May on?
The Darling Buds of May is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Darling Buds of May parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Darling Buds of May?
If you liked The Darling Buds of May, try Heartbeat, All Creatures Great & Small, All Creatures Great and Small.
What is The Darling Buds of May based on?
The Darling Buds of May is based on The Darling Buds of May (1958) by H. E. Bates, published by Michael Joseph.