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The Darling Buds Of May - The Collection

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All the episodes from series 1, 2 and 3 of the family comedy set in the Kent countryside during the 1950s. In 'The Darling Buds of May', tax inspector Charlie (Philip Franks) comes to visit Home Farm and has some trouble getting his head around Pop Larkin's (David Jason) wayward finances. However, his stay is made somewhat easier by the sight of the Larkin's daughter Mariette (Catherine Zeta Jones). He thinks she's 'perfick'. In 'When the Green Woods Laugh', Mariette and Charlie decide to marry and preparations get underway for the 'perfick' wedding day. But problems arise when Pop discovers he has a prior engagement. In 'A Breath of French Air', Charlie's tales of his childhood adventures in Brittany persuade the Larkins that it will be the 'perfick' place for a family holiday. But will reality measure up to the rosy glow of Charlie's storytelling? 'Oh! To Be in England' has the Larkins get all excited over the birth of Mariette and Charlie's little baby boy Charlton; they think he's just 'perfick'. However when they try to organise a christening things quickly get out of hand. 'A Stranger at the Gates' sees Mariette lavish her attentions upon gorgeous newcomer Pieter. However, her disgruntled husband Charlie soon discovers that the newcomer isn't as 'perfick' as he appears to be. In 'A Season of Heavenly Gifts', the family enjoys the luxury of expensive champagne, Pop discovers £30,000 in used bank notes, and it seems that life with the Larkins has become even more 'perfick'. But the ever-cautious Charlie warns that their luck could turn at any moment. 'The Happiest Days of Your Life' finds Pop thinking about sending Zinnia and Petunia away to boarding school. At first the girls are not keen to leave the farm, but when they do consent to go, their headmistress falls head over heels for Pop; she thinks he's 'perfick'. In 'Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine', Primrose falls in love again, and makes plans to follow the object of her affections, Roger, all the way to Liverpool. Meanwhile, Pop plans the 'perfick' birthday surprise for Ma. In 'Climb the Greasy Pole', Pop decides it is the 'perfick' time for him to stand for the local council. His son-in-law Charlie, on the other hand, seems to think the time is right to get caught in an uncompromising position with a local teacher. In 'Christmas is Coming', the Larkin family plan the quintessential English Christmas, with food, drink and presents galore. Finally, in 'Le Grand Weekend', Ma decides she and Pop should have a second honeymoon after she wins a competition prize of a weekend away in Paris.

The Darling Buds Of May - The Collection details

Format:	PG DVD
Starring:	Pam Ferris, David Jason, Catherine Zeta Jones, Philip Franks, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Directors:	Rodney Bennett, David Giles
Genres:	Comedy - British, Television - Series/Miniseries
Studio:	SPIRIT ENTERTAINMENT

DVD 6 discs

Name	Discs
The Darling Buds Of May- The Collection: Disc 1	TBC Disc 1
The Darling Buds Of May- The Collection: Disc 2	TBC Disc 2
The Darling Buds Of May- The Collection: Disc 3	TBC Disc 3
The Darling Buds Of May- The Collection: Disc 4	TBC Disc 4
The Darling Buds Of May- The Collection: Disc 5	TBC Disc 5
The Darling Buds Of May- The Collection: Disc 6	TBC Disc 6

DVD Information

Rental release:	10 Nov 2003
Main languages:	English

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buds of may

By a customer from cheshire , 14 Apr 2005

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brilliant! the best film yet, lets see more like this
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simply purfect

By malikfujja (2 reviews) from Luton , 08 May 2010

thats my ideal life, beautiful.I don't know how thaey managed to get the outdoor scenes shot cos the weather here is never that good but the beauty of the script and David Jason's acting does it all.
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Darling Buds of May series

By Ricora (6 reviews) from Woking , 26 Oct 2009

Its not often my husband and I find something that suits us both, having very diverse tastes in viewing, but this one was perfick! We remembered seeing it on tv and decided to rent it out, brilliiant decision as we both enjoyed it so much. Why don't they make more tasteful, funny, interesting shows like this. Have to think about buying this one day when the price suits the pocket. Recommended viewing!
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By a customer from welham green n.mymms hatfield , 28 Nov 2008

it was enjoyable to watch
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Darling Buds

By a customer from Ryde , 04 Apr 2008

A series to be watched time and again. Hilariously funny, great acting by David and Pam. Wonderful scenery, and suitable for all the family. Not to be missed.
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Sunday Afternoons

By BigMark (9 reviews) from Oakham , 11 Mar 2008

....are such an ideal time to watch this classic series.

David Jason heads a strong cast in idyllic 1950's Kent countryside feelgood stories: you can't help smiling as you watch it.

Has stood the test of time, and is great viewing.
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