Follow the exploits of the larkin family. Starring david jason, pam ferris and catherine zeta jones. Set in quintessential 1950s england, the darling buds of may is rural idyllic bliss in its full glory. Led by the loveable pop larkin and ma larkin family life is never short of surprises, not least when their eldest daughter mariette falls for the rather haphazard tax inspector charlie. Despite never paying their bills, the larkins manage to live in considerable comfort and affluence on their 22 acre property in kent. Perfick! Starring david jason, pam ferris and catherine zeta jones.   contains all 11 episodes and 3 series series 1 1. The darling buds of may 2. When the green woods laugh 3. A breath of fresh air 4. Christmas is coming series 2 5. Oh! To be in england 6. Stranger at the gates 7. A season of heavenly gifts series 3 8. The happiest days of your life 9. Cast not your pearls before swine 10. Climb the greasy pole 11. Le grand weekend synopsis 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. Running time 1001 minutes region region 2 subtitles english release date 8 aug. 2011