Oh! to be in England: Inspiration for the ITV drama The Larkins starring Bradley Walsh

With a letter announcing the imminent arrival of Madame Dupont, Pop and Ma Larkin learn that little Oscar and Blenheim - are to be christened. Pop, who needs no excuse to open a few bottles and host the perfick party, rushes out and buys a fun fair to celebrate. But there are one or two gatecrashers even Pop hadn't counted on turning up.

Join the Larkins for another adventure in the much-loved series, inspiration for the new ITV drama starring Bradley Walsh

''Christening? We never said nothing about no christening, Ma, did we?''

And so with the appearance of a letter announcing the imminent arrival of Madame Dupont, Pop and Ma Larkin learn that little Oscar and Blenheim - Charley and Mariette''s new boy - are to be christened.

In fact, once Mr Candy - who will be officiating (much to raven-haired Primrose''s delight) - learns that Pop and Ma have neglected the entire Larkin brood, the whole family seems set for a dunking!

Pop, who needs no excuse to open a few bottles of Dragon''s Blood and host the perfick party, rushes out and buys a fun fair to celebrate.

But there are one or two gatecrashers even Pop hadn''t counted on turning up . . .

• | Author: H. E. Bates
• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Nov 30, 2006
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780141029665
• | ISBN-10: 0141029668