The Darling Buds of May

2004•1 series•Entertainment / Drama

Available on

This popular British show follows the raucous adventures of the Larkin clan and the local tax collector. Ma and Pop Larkin have a large brood, living in 1950s rural England. They have six children -- eldest daughter Mariette is played by a young Catherine Zeta-Jones. Mariette entrances tax collector Cedric, and the Larkins introduce Cedric - whom they call Charlie - to their way of life, which he finds much more compelling than work at the office.

Episode 1The Happiest Days of Your Life

The Happiest Day of Your Life - Part One: Zinnia and Petunia face the threat of boarding school, Primrose takes a shine to a builder, and Mariette and Charley try to earn extra cash. S3 Ep1

Episode 2The Happiest Days of Your Life

The Happiest Day of Your Life - Part Two: The twins are found safe and sound after running away, Pop gets involved with the school's renovation, and Primrose asks Charley for advice. S3 Ep2

Episode 3Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine

Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine - Part One: Pop Larkin buys 200 pigs while thinking that he's on to a good deal, but he's up to his neck in it before he knows what's what. S3 Ep3

Episode 4Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine

Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine - Part Two: Comedy-drama series. Primrose pursues her new love Roger when he returns to Liverpool, and Pop's new business acquaintance disappears. S3 Ep4

How to watch The Darling Buds of May

New to SkySee Sky TV deals