The Darling Buds of May (TV series) and 2.1, respectively. Although a male character, John Blenheim was played by Daisy-May Bates, granddaughter of the author of the books. Various other actors appeared in more than one storyline, i.e. in more than one double episode. Having been sold to MGM films in 1959, it wasn't until 1989 that Richard Bates, son of the author of the original books H. E. Bates, was able to purchase the rights to the novels. At the same time, Yorkshire Television were looking for a new project for David Jason, having starred for them in "A Bit of a Do". Richard Bates went
Darling of the Day Stewart, Lady Vale – Vivienne Martin, Cabby/ Constable/ Mrs Leek – Myra Sands, Doctor/ Bert – Lee William-Davis, Daphne – Nicola Bryan, Alf – Adam Dutton, Rosey – Cristin Curtin, Sydney/ Judge – Michael Storrs, Duncan Farll – Chris Stanton, Attendant – Emma Hatton Mark Warman – Musical Director & piano Ian Marshall Fisher – Director Darling of the Day Darling of the Day is a musical with a book by Nunnally Johnson, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, and music by Jule Styne. It is based on Arnold Bennett's novel "Buried Alive" and his play "The Great Adventure". The show closed