are essentially English of the rich and ribald England of Chaucer and Shakespeare. Don't miss it - * Herald * Pop Larkin, Ma and their progeny. Ma is a worthy match for him in all these qualities - * The Times * As funny as Evelyn Waugh and as enchanting as Laurie Lee's Cider with Rosie. Don't miss it * Herald * They are absolute comfort books * The Lady * Pop is as sexy, genial, generous, and boozy as ever. A superb and timeless comedy * Scotsman * As funny as Evelyn Waugh and as enchanting as Laurie Lee's Cider with Rosie. * Time * A gently, anarchic wish-fulfilling daydream * The Times * A perfick piece of entertainment * New York Times * A wistful daydream about innocence and happiness * Spectator * Pop Larkin, Ma and their progeny. Read moreĪ pulsing comedy of country manners. In fact, soon Charley can't see any reason to return to the office at all. Mariette takes a shine to 'Charley' - as Pop calls him - and before long the family have introduced the uncomplaining inspector to the delights of country living- the lusty scents of wild flowers, the pleasures of a bottle of Dragon's Blood, cold cream dribbled over a bowl of strawberries and hot, hot summer nights. Mr Charlton is visiting to find out why junk-dealer Pop hasn't paid his tax - but nothing's that simple at the Larkins.

rustic charms of home, they discover a visitor- one Cedric Charlton, Her Majesty's inspector of taxes. Allus does though, don't it? Perfick' And so the Larkins - Pop, Ma, Mariette, Zinnia, Petunia, Primrose, Victoria and Montgomery - return from an outing for fish and chips and ice cream one May evening. The Darling Buds of May: Inspiration for the ITV drama The Larkins starring Bradley WalshĬelebrating 60 perfick years of the Larkins 'Home looks nice.

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