The Larkins

I so wanted to enjoy it as I am a big fan of Bradley Walsh but no effort was made to freshen the storyline or even the plot. The script was weak and acting felt like they were going through the motions. The mains leads were look-a-likes and didn't need to be. There is a difference between paying homage and being mimics. It had a Disney family movie feel about it. Will trying again next week to see if it grows on me but I am sceptical.

Sadly another remake of a great series that has fallen foul of the equality brigade.

As someone who grew up in rural south-east England in the 50s I can assure you that it was unlikely you would never have seen one black person - let alone so many as apparently the producers of this series seem to think there were.

Why does everyone seem to be trying to rewrite history?

I can't believe all the negative comments!!! Maybe you have to be English to appreciate this lovely, light-hearted, sunny TV series! It's a real breath of fresh air as well as a great look at life in England during that era! Bradley Walsh is superb as Pop Larkin and the rest of the cast, so well chosen. I can't wait for the next series!!!

I thought I'd give it a chance, but the insistence on creating a false picture of British country life at the time has finished it for me.

I hope it doesn't return.

Well I've watched parts of two episodes of this awful remark of the Darling Buds of May and I hope no more episodes are planned. The actors are ill-suited to the characters and the series lacks all the charm and atmosphere of the books and the original. The Christmas episode was embarrassing - so clearly shot on what looked like the hottest day of the year with trees in full leaf and the sun high in the sky. Standing in the shade doesn't make it look like winter you know!! I gather certain characters were changed in order to be inclusive and politically correct. Why?? Why not be true to the book and the times as represented by the author? A poor show all round IMO.