As we've mentioned, The Larkins is a reboot of classic series, The Darling Buds of May, which was based on H.E. Bates' 1958 novel. The original show ran for 20 episodes between 1991 and 1993, and there were some big names in the cast then too.
Who were the original Larkins?
In the first four series, the family, consisting of Ada Larkin (Peggy Mount), her henpecked husband Alf (David Kossoff), their son Eddie (Shaun O'Riordan), daughter Joyce (Ruth Trouncer) and her ex-GI husband Jeff (Ronan O'Casey), all lived together at 66 Sycamore Street, next door to inquisitive neighbour Hetty Prout
Who was the baby in The Darling Buds of May?
Stephanie played Victoria, the youngest of the Larkin's kids until baby Oscar was born. She was just eight when she played the part and is now in her late thirties. According to reports, Stephanie went on to work in her local pub in Kent. It is thought she aspired to be an art therapist for children with special needs.
Do Charlie and Mariette have babies?
As Ma and Pop raise their other children, Charley attempts to provide for his now wife Mariette. Ma and Pop soon have a seventh child, Oscar, followed around a year later by Charley and Mariette's first baby, John Blenheim. Mariette's business skills eventually come to bear as they purchase a local brewery.
Is The Darling Buds of May a true story?
Bates on the real-life inspiration behind the Larkin family. Bates' first novel in the Larkin series, The Darling Buds of May, the author shares the real-life inspiration behind the Larkin family: 'There is something of myself in Pop Larkin'.
Who is Mariette in Darling Buds of May?
The show is a reimagined version of The Darling Buds of May, following the adventures of the Larkin family in rural 1950s Kent. Actress Sabrina Bartlett plays the eldest daughter Mariette in the series and has big shoes to fill after the role previously belonged to Catherine Zeta-Jones.
What happened to Stephanie Ralph?
Stephanie Ralph She was just eight when she played the part and is now in her late thirties. According to reports, Stephanie went on to work in her local pub in Kent. It is thought she aspired to be an art therapist for children with special needs. She told journalists that she “didn't fancy” a career in acting.
Where are the Larkin twins now?
Petunia and Zinnia Larkin (Christina and Katherine Giles) Kitty is now a doctor and lives in London with her husband James and their two daughters while Chrissie is global health editor at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and lives in Guildford with her husband Matt.
How many children does Larkin have?
The younger Larkins The four younger Larkin children are (left to right) Petunia (played by Rosie Coleman), Victoria (Lola Shepelev), Montgomery (Liam Middleton) and Zinnia (Davinia Coleman).
Who does Marinette marry in The Larkins?
In the original Darling Buds of May series, Mariette ends up marrying Charley, who was played by Philip Franks. The original Mariette was played by Catherine Zeta-Jones and it marked her breakout role. In the original show, Charley proposes to Mariette at the end of the very first episode.
What happened to Primrose in The Darling Buds of May?
Rebellious teen Primrose Larkin was played by two actresses - Julie Stitchbury for the first season and Abigail Rokison for the rest of the show. The production told Julie they no longer needed her services after six episodes and after that she found “there was no work” for her in the acting world.
Who played the first primrose in Darling Buds of May?