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The Darling Buds of May

1991 – 1993Show3 seasons20 episodes

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E7 "Le Grand Weekend" 8.5

Episodes

8.2
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8.1

Story

An idyllic picture of 1950's rural England as seen through the lives of the Larkins, a farm family living in Kent. The show revolves around Pa Larkin, a man of a kind and mischievous nature with a penchant for getting into scrapes and talking his way out of them with equal equanimity; and his daughters, as they deal with growing up and discovering the joys and sorrows of young love.

Feels like

  • Pastoral Comfort Watch
  • Nostalgic 1950s England
  • Heartwarming Family Saga
  • Charming Eccentric Characters
  • Gentle Romantic Drama
  • Idyllic Rural Life
  • British Classic TV
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Mischievous Protagonist

Cast

24 of 86 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Giles, Robert Tronson, Rodney Bennett
Written by
H. E. Bates, Richard Harris, Paul Wheeler

Everyone

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Facts

April 7, 1991 · April 4, 1993 · Ended

First aired
April 7, 1991
Last aired
April 4, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Darling Buds of May?"

Questions about The Darling Buds of May

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Where can I stream The Darling Buds of May?

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In the United States, The Darling Buds of May streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Darling Buds of May worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is The Darling Buds of May okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Darling Buds of May?

20 h

About 20 hours: 20 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1993.

Will The Darling Buds of May make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Darling Buds of May?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.