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Catherine Zeta-Jones Celebrates 35 Years of Darling Buds Breakthrough Role

Catherine Zeta-Jones is celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Darling Buds of May, the show that launched her career. She took to Instagram to share nostalgic glimpses from the beloved British series. The comedy-drama originally aired from 1991 to 1993 and featured Zeta-Jones as Mariette Larkin. This celebration comes just days after she marked her 25th wedding anniversary with husband Michael Douglas.

Key Points: Catherine Zeta-Jones Marks Darling Buds of May 35th Anniversary

  • Zeta-Jones shared nostalgic Instagram posts from her breakthrough 1990s role
  • The comedy-drama originally aired from 1991-1993 in rural Kent setting
  • She played Mariette Larkin opposite David Jason and Pam Ferris
  • The celebration comes days after her 25th wedding anniversary with Michael Douglas
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Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrates 35 years of 'The Darling Buds of May'

Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrates 35 years since The Darling Buds of May launched her career, sharing nostalgic Instagram posts from the beloved British series.

"35 years ago! The Darling Buds of May! Thank you to all of the darling buds fans. - Catherine Zeta-Jones"

London, Nov 21

It’s been over three decades since the popular British series ‘The Darling Buds of May’ first aired and an ecstatic actress Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrated the milestone.

Catherine took to Instagram to share a series of glimpses from the comedy-drama, which marked her breakthrough role. The show, whose title was taken from the third line of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, originally aired from April 1991 to April 1993.

She wrote as the caption: 35 years ago! The Darling Buds of May! Thank you to all of the darling buds fans.”

The show was set in rural 1950s Kent, it follows the life of the Larkin family. It stars David Jason as "Pop" Larkin alongside Pam Ferris as "Ma" Larkin, with Catherine playing their eldest daughter Mariette, who marries tax inspector Cedric "Charley" Charlton, played by Philip Franks.

Featuring a total of 20 episodes, it was broadcast as three series of six double-episode story lines in the spring of 1991, 1992 and 1993, plus two single-episode Christmas specials aired in 1991 and 1992.

Catherine on November 18 celebrated 25 years of marital bliss with her husband Michael Douglas.

She had penned a long note in the caption, which read: “25 years ago today, I walked down the aisle. The intoxicating aroma of flowers, the glow of the candles, the resounding harmonious Welsh choir and you at the end of the long walk waiting for me, looking at me the way only you can. I love you today as I did then. Thank you sweetheart”.

Michael and Catherine married in 2000 and share kids Dylan, 24, and Carys, 21. The couple met during Deauville American Film Festival in France in August 1998, after being introduced by Danny DeVito.

They got engaged on December 31, 1999, and married at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on November 18, 2000 after Douglas's divorce was finalised.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Never heard of this show before, but 35 years is a big milestone! Catherine and Michael have been married for 25 years too - that's quite an achievement in Hollywood. Wishing them both the best!
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Sarah B
The Darling Buds of May was such a wholesome family show! Reminds me of the simple, heartwarming stories we don't see much anymore. Catherine's career has been incredible since then.
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Arjun K
While it's nice to celebrate old shows, I wish Indian media would give more coverage to our own regional classics that are equally deserving of recognition. Just saying! 🙏
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Kavya N
My parents used to talk about this show! They said it was very popular in the 90s even in India. Catherine's wedding note is so romantic - 25 years together is really something special 💕
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Michael C
David Jason was brilliant as Pop Larkin! The show captured rural England perfectly. Good to see Catherine celebrating her roots - many actors forget where they started from.

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