ITV's The Larkins confirms series two shake-up as Sabrina Bartlett's Mariette replacement unveiled

A shake-up has been announced for ITV's The Larkins as the comedy-drama announces it's return for series two but with a new actress set to replace Bridgerton star Sabrina Bartlett, who played the iconic role of Mariette in series one. The second instalment will air on TV screens later this year - but who will stepping into the shoes of Pop and Ma Larkin's eldest daughter?

Joelle Rae, who has previously featured in BBC and Netflix's Get Even and ITV soap Emmerdale, will take on the role of Mariette Charlton for the new series of the TV adaption of H.E. Bates’s series of novels by screenwriter Simon Nye. Catherine Zeta-Jones' career was launched when she played the same role in the original Darling Buds of May series in the 90s.

Tok Stephen will be returning as Mariette's husband Cedric ‘Charley’ Charlton. ITV has confirmed filming has started on the six new episodes and the cast and crew will once again be back in the Kent countryside to shoot throughout the summer.