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With Bradley Walsh and Joanna Scanlan The Larkins are returning to ITV, with Bradley Walsh and Joanna Scanlan in the lead roles. The broadcaster has announced a new six-part adaptation of H.E. Bates’ novel The Darling Buds Of May and its sequels, 30 years after having its first hit with the bucolic family. Simon Nye, whose credits include The Durrells and Men Behaving Badly, is writing the new series, entitled The Larkins. He said: 'The novels are short, hilarious and magical. We will be expanding the Larkins’ world a little and can’t wait to immerse ourselves in this glorious countr...
The six-part series is titled The Larkins and is based on HE Bates' book from 1958, The Darling Buds of May. The aim of the show is to capture the warmth, optimism and escapism of the Larkin family for a modern audience. The comedy drama has been commissioned by ITV and Walsh has been cast as Pop Larkin, while Joanna Scanlan will portray Pop's wife Ma. Featureflash Photo AgencyShutterstock Related: Walsh commented on landing the role of Pop Larkin, saying: "I'm thrilled to be asked to be part of this much loved and iconic series of stories. The warmth and affection that HE Bates has gener...
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