Paul Roberts (musician) studio CDs. Soulsec was in existence as a side-project for some of the later years Paul was still with The Stranglers. Paul played the role of Pop Larkin in the world premiere of "The Darling Buds of May-Perfick". This was a musical based on H. E. Bates' novel "The Darling Buds of May", written by David Burton, formerly a member of the cast of "Only Fools & Horses". The show ran for a week in April 2008 at The Kings Theatre, Southsea as a trial to see whether the company could raise enough interest to finance a West End production.
The Darling Buds of May (TV series) purchased in 2013 by a businessman. Renaming it "Darling Buds Farm", several buildings were converted into guest accommodation themed around the show. Other locations in Pluckley village itself were used extensively; the Black Horse pub in The Street was renamed the Hare and Hounds and used as the Larkins' local. Church Gate Cottage and Fig Tree Cottage in The Street served as Edith Pilchester's and The Brigadier's homes respectively. Pluckley primary school, also in The Street, served as the village hall. The butcher's shop also featured, and the Post Office (dressed as the grocer's). Church scenes were filmed at St