In this adaptation of H.E. Bates' lighthearted novels, the Larkin family lead an idyllic life on Home Farm - until their bucolic bliss is interrupted by the arrival of Inspector Cedric Charlton.
- Drama
- Year 1991-1993
- 3 Seasons
A seat on the rural District Council suddenly becomes vacant when Councillor Sam Popham is taken ill. Charlie thinks that Mariette has left him after he was found in a compromising position with Abigail's teacher Miss Winters.
- Year: 1992
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E1 • The Happiest Days Of Your Life: Part 1
The twins face the threat of boarding school. Primrose takes a shine to a builder.
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E2 • The Happiest Days Of Your Life: Part 2
The twins are found safe after running away from boarding school.
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E3 • Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine: Part 1
Thinking he's on to a good deal, Pop Larkin buys two hundred pigs.
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E4 • Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine: Part 2
When Primrose's new love Roger returns to Liverpool, she is hot on his trail.
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E5 • Climb The Greasy Pole: Part 1
A seat becomes vacant on the District Council and Pop decides to stand for election.
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E6 • Climb The Greasy Pole: Part 2
Pop is the target of a dirty campaign, and Mariette believes Charley is having an affair.
- Cast
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Catherine Zeta Jones
Mariette Larkin
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David Jason
Pop Larkin
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Pam Ferris
Ma Larkin
