The Darling Buds of May_
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.
Network
ITV1
Episodes
20
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Darling Buds of May has 3 seasons with 20 episodes spanning 1991-1993.
Rating
With a 7.8/10 rating from 22 votes, The Darling Buds of May is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Darling Buds of May first aired 35 years ago in 1991.
CAST (7)
David Jason
Pop Larkin
Pam Ferris
Ma Larkin
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Mariette
PF
Philip Franks
Charley
SR
Stephanie Ralph
Victoria
Rachel Bell
Edith Pilchester
AR
Abigail Rokison
Primrose
SEASONS (3 seasons, 20 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
20
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Darling Buds of May about?
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.
How many seasons does The Darling Buds of May have?
The Darling Buds of May has 3 seasons with 20 episodes total.
Who stars in The Darling Buds of May?
The cast of The Darling Buds of May includes David Jason, Pam Ferris, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Philip Franks, Stephanie Ralph.
What is the rating of The Darling Buds of May?
The Darling Buds of May has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
Is The Darling Buds of May still running?
The Darling Buds of May has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
