Synopsis
Set in the late 1950’s, The Larkins follows the golden-hearted wheeler dealer Pop Larkin and his wife Ma, together with their six children, including the beautiful Mariette, as they bask in their idyllic and beautiful patch of paradise in Kent.
Episodes
1
In Which We Meet the Larkin FamilyThere is excitement at the approaching May Day Fair, but Mariette drops a bombshell and the tax man comes calling.60m2
In Which the Larkins Woo Charley the Tax ManWith their wit, charm and a little bit of cunning, the Larkins woo Charley the Tax Man. Mariette agrees to put her plans on hold and stay for the summer.60m3
In Which Pop and Ma Go on holidayMa is worried that Pop is working too hard and books a weekend in Margate, leaving Charley and Mariette to mind the kids. Margate, however, threatens to be a let-down.60m4
In Which the Larkins Rescue The Railway StationNews reaches Pop that the train station is to close. With the help of Miss Chand and the villagers, Pop seizes the opportunity to save the railway and make money along the way.60m5
In Which Ma's Sister Bertha Comes To VisitThe Larkins have visitors they would rather avoid. There is tension between Mariette and Charley, Alec Norman is up to his old dirty tricks and the truth about Tom Fisher’s plans emerge. Can Primrose save the day, and where has Mariette disappeared to?60m6
In Which the Larkins Are Determined to Convince Mariette to StayThe Larkins dash to the railway station and manage to stall Mariette's departure to France. They convince her to stay for a donkey derby/gymkhana and cocktail party in a few days.60m7E7The Larkins at ChristmasCharley's parents come to visit the Larkins, but a quiet and respectful dinner plan goes awry when the village suffers a power cut.60m
In Which We Meet the Larkin FamilyThere is excitement at the approaching May Day Fair, but Mariette drops a bombshell and the tax man comes calling.60m2In Which the Larkins Woo Charley the Tax ManWith their wit, charm and a little bit of cunning, the Larkins woo Charley the Tax Man. Mariette agrees to put her plans on hold and stay for the summer.60m3In Which Pop and Ma Go on holidayMa is worried that Pop is working too hard and books a weekend in Margate, leaving Charley and Mariette to mind the kids. Margate, however, threatens to be a let-down.60m4In Which the Larkins Rescue The Railway StationNews reaches Pop that the train station is to close. With the help of Miss Chand and the villagers, Pop seizes the opportunity to save the railway and make money along the way.60m5In Which Ma's Sister Bertha Comes To VisitThe Larkins have visitors they would rather avoid. There is tension between Mariette and Charley, Alec Norman is up to his old dirty tricks and the truth about Tom Fisher’s plans emerge. Can Primrose save the day, and where has Mariette disappeared to?60m6In Which the Larkins Are Determined to Convince Mariette to StayThe Larkins dash to the railway station and manage to stall Mariette's departure to France. They convince her to stay for a donkey derby/gymkhana and cocktail party in a few days.60m7E7The Larkins at ChristmasCharley's parents come to visit the Larkins, but a quiet and respectful dinner plan goes awry when the village suffers a power cut.60mCast
Francesca Wilson WaterworthLibby Fothergill
