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The Darling Buds Of May – Complete Series DVD contains six discs and includes all episodes from the ITV family drama. Based on the books by H. E. Bates, the series--directed by David Giles and Rodney Bennett--was adapted for film by Richard Bates (the late author’s son), together with Bob Larbey. Starring Catherine Zeta Jones in her breakthrough role as Mariette Larkin, plus David Jason and Pam Ferris as Pop and Ma Larkin respectively, the show follows the idyllic and splendour-filled lives of the Larkin family in the apple-blossomed Kent countryside.
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The Darling Buds Of May is a family drama series which presents the Larkin family as they celebrate love, romance and family life in the idyllic British countryside. Despite never paying their bills, the Larkins manage to live in considerable comfort and affluence on their 22-acre property in Kent.
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260 of 260 people found the following review helpful
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It's great to own the COMPLETE series on DVD, the transfer to disc is of high quality...plus it takes up the space of only half of one of the VHS box sets!
If you enjoyed the series when it was first broadcast in the early 1990s then you'll love this set. All episodes are included in this set: Series 1, Series 2, Series 3 and BOTH Christmas specials. There is a special feature of commentary from both Philip Franks and Pam Ferris in the first series, which is a nice addition.
This is the kind of series you can just sit back and enjoy. Timeless entertainment, and excellent acting and on screen chemistry from all the cast. David Jason and Pam Ferris are fantastic together and the first major role for Catherine Zeta Jones is good too. Highly recommended set!
48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By L. Wilson
Format:DVD
Living in Africa can have its downfalls, one is I missed the T.V. release but we did get it eventually and wow was it worth the wait. David Jason was born for the part of Pop and Pam Ferris is the only choice as Ma. Catherine Zeta Jones and Philip Franks certainly give 100% as do the supporting cast. Life with the Larkins is a gentle stroll down memory lane and their genuine enthusiasm for their parts shines through in every episode. If H.E. Bates himself had done the casting I don`t think a single actor would have been changed, everyone is perfik
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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The Darling Buds of May series is a trip into total nostalgia where it cannot fail to stir the emotions. Watching these DVD's not only take you back to a time when life was far more simple and straightforward, but full of the joy of life itself. The way the original stories have been adapted and portrayed is wonderful.
There are very few DVD's that I would watch over and over, but these are top of the list and will be for many years to come.
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I purchased this collection about a year ago and have watched it several times since then. It's great to be able to watch episodes in the correct order. I really recommend this collection. I never tire of watching it, it's such a comfortable story and makes you wish you lived with the happy go lucky Larkins as their story unfolds.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Remyrobson
Format:DVD
I have loved The Darling Buds of May since I was seven and recorded every episode on VHS, this is great because I have watched them many times, however, VHS doesn't last! When the DVD was released I ran out and bought it. I'm sure people purchasing this item are fans of the programme and the wonderful episodes are unchanged. For me the bonus of owning the DVD is that I don't have to fast forward through the adverts from 1993 and I know it won't run out in a couple of years! Buy it, it will be an asset to your collection and if you can't remember one or two of the episodes or subtle jokes then you can curl up on the sofa and refresh your memory, don't worry if you find yourself grinning at the TV, this is a normal reaction!
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By DavyA
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Format:DVD
This is a fantastic box set featuring all of the episodes from this marvellous series.
The stories are heart warming, nostalgic, gentle & funny, in equal measure.
David Jason & Pam Ferris are truly superb in their portrayals of Pop & Ma Larkin & the rest of the cast are just brilliant.
A real favourite with my family. The kids love it & it's one of those DVDs they like to watch on a frequent basis.
I can't recommend this highly enough - treat yourself,you surely won't regret it !!
The stories are heart warming, nostalgic, gentle & funny, in equal measure.
David Jason & Pam Ferris are truly superb in their portrayals of Pop & Ma Larkin & the rest of the cast are just brilliant.
A real favourite with my family. The kids love it & it's one of those DVDs they like to watch on a frequent basis.
I can't recommend this highly enough - treat yourself,you surely won't regret it !!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Crafty Marie
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Just finished watching the entire series. Absolutely bloomin perfick, as Pop would say.
The Larkins are the kind of family I could go on watching forever. Funny, kind, generous, warm - and boy do they know how to eat well. This is family viewing at its very best, with something for all ages to enjoy.
Brilliant acting, wonderful rural scenery and plots which are gentle as the rolling hills with a view to take your breath away.
If you're looking for pleasant, family entertainment you can't do any better than this.
The Larkins are the kind of family I could go on watching forever. Funny, kind, generous, warm - and boy do they know how to eat well. This is family viewing at its very best, with something for all ages to enjoy.
Brilliant acting, wonderful rural scenery and plots which are gentle as the rolling hills with a view to take your breath away.
If you're looking for pleasant, family entertainment you can't do any better than this.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I agree with the other reviews.. also wanted to say that all the episodes are there. I almost did not buy this when I read on a review that episodes were missing. They aren't missing. I checked the episode guide on numerous sites and it is complete.. Enjoy!
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great bargain
Have been wanting to watch these again! Great to watch with no adverts! Loved the quick service and great price!
Published 2 days ago by m l marshall
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Brilliant Buds.
Down to earth story without sex or violence with a feel good factor. Easy laid back stories of the 1950s great to watch
Would recommend to the pre sixies generation.
Would recommend to the pre sixies generation.
Published 3 days ago by John Cawthorne
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Very good.
Item was bought for a relative who enjoyd watching the series previously on the television. It is something you can watch over and over again.
Published 4 days ago by Mrs J A Banner
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Darling Buds of May
Picking up the books to read again and finding them just as funny as reading them a good many years ago, I looked forward to seeing the DVD collection, I have so far only had time... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Merry
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Fantastic!
I previously owned this boxset, unfortunately my cat likes to lick DVD's and discs so I had to rebuy it. Fantastic, as alway- Utterly heartwarming, idyllic lifestyle. Read more
Published 18 days ago by R.A.A.N
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Whoops - wrong Region
I was looking forward to settling in on a wet Sunday afternoon to watch this series and realised that I couldn't watch it due to Region setting. So I am very disappointed. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Dim Sim
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Great Item, at bargain price
Great Item, at bargain price, ordered one day, here the next morning. It made a great and appreciated gift for me to give.
Published 24 days ago by a1 toolman 2011
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relaxing
nice series about a nice family,generous and sensible, with humour and love. Thankfully free from violence and sexscenes. Read more
Published 26 days ago by norwegianwomananno1963
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The Darling Buds of May -
Just prefeck.My all time favorite series.I can see it over and over again and never get tired of it.Buy it
Published 1 month ago by Bengt H. Øynes
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All that i remembered
This was being shown on ITV3 and I noticed that there were programs that I haf missed. So I purchased this and thoroughly enjoyed
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the whole lot.
Published 1 month ago by TomA
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