David Jason plays Pop Larkin, Pam Ferris plays Ma Larkin, and Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Mariette Larkin in The Darling Buds of May.
Main cast
- Sidney ‘Pop’ LarkinDavid Jason1–3Main
- Florence ‘Ma’ LarkinPam Ferris1–3Main
- Mariette LarkinCatherine Zeta-Jones1–3Main
- Charley BoyPhilip Franks1–3Main
- Primrose LarkinAbigail Rokison1–3Main
- Montgomery ‘Monty’ LarkinIan Tucker1–3Main
- Zinnia LarkinStephanie Ralph1–3Main
- Petunia LarkinKatherine Giles1–3Main
- Victoria LarkinJulie Smith1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Ernest ‘Ernie’ BagnallMichael Bilton1–3Supp
- The BrigadierMoray Watson1–3Supp
- Miss PilchesterBrenda Cowling1–3Supp
- Doctor Jocelyn FisherJohn Woodnutt1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Mr. JerebohmJohn Grieve1Guest
- Mrs. JerebohmLizzie McKenzie1Guest
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About this cast
The Darling Buds of May is a British television series based on H.E. Bates’s novels, airing on ITV from 1991 to 1993. It follows the warm-hearted Larkin family, led by Pop and Ma, as they enjoy a life of rural idyll and gentle mischief in 1950s Kent.
FAQs
Who plays Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May?
David Jason plays Sidney ‘Pop’ Larkin.
Who plays Ma Larkin in The Darling Buds of May?
Pam Ferris plays Florence ‘Ma’ Larkin.
Who plays Mariette Larkin in The Darling Buds of May?
Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Mariette Larkin.
How many seasons of The Darling Buds of May are there?
There are three seasons, airing from 1991 to 1993.
Is The Darling Buds of May based on a book?
Yes, it is based on H.E. Bates’s novels, including ‘The Darling Buds of May’ and others.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026