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Set in the small hamlet of Lark Rise and the wealthier neighbouring market town, Candleford, the series chronicles the daily lives of farm-workers, craftsmen and gentry at the end of the 19th Century. Lark Rise to Candleford is a love letter to a vanished corner of rural England and a heart-warming drama series teeming with wit, wisdom and romance.

4 Seasons
40 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Episode 4
8.6/10 (151 votes)

#1 Episode 4

S3:E4

When an epidemic hits Lark Rise during harvest time, help comes from an unlikely source.

episode image Episode 10
8.5/10 (156 votes)

#2 Episode 10

S1:E10

Phil gets argumentative with Laura's family after Laura confronts him, Dorcas is thinking about leaving Candleford, and Caroline doesn't want to go through her baby's birth alone.

episode image Episode 6
8.4/10 (142 votes)

#3 Episode 6

S2:E6

Everybody rallies around to show support for Laura's new role in the post office.

episode image Episode 7
8.4/10 (133 votes)

#4 Episode 7

S2:E7

A clock inauguration brings much anticipation, but sadness looms for the Timmins family.

episode image Episode 12
8.4/10 (119 votes)

#5 Episode 12

S3:E12

Dorcas is faced with the heartbreaking prospect of losing her home and denying Sydney his dream of running the post office one day. And Laura is torn between the love of two men.

episode image Episode 6
8.4/10 (124 votes)

#6 Episode 6

S4:E6

Caroline returns to Lark Rise and Gabriel finally completes his invention.

episode image Episode 3
8.3/10 (127 votes)

#7 Episode 3

S3:E3

Alf throws a party to celebrate moving into a cottage of his own.

episode image Episode 9
8.2/10 (114 votes)

#8 Episode 9

S2:E9

Young love brings together the feuding communities of Lark Rise and Fordlow.

episode image Episode 8
8.1/10 (160 votes)

#9 Episode 8

S1:E8

Candleford plays host to a new school headmaster who brings new opportunities for the residents, but also brings their old culture back to life. Sir Timothy is not pleased though as Dorcas has taken a liking to the new guy.

episode image Episode 4
8.1/10 (130 votes)

#10 Episode 4

S2:E4

The death of Miss Ellison's father unites the communities of Lark Rise and Candleford.

episode image Episode 5
8.1/10 (134 votes)

#11 Episode 5

S2:E5

Baby Annie Timmins stirs up emotions of days gone by and loves yet to be found.

episode image Episode 12
8.1/10 (127 votes)

#12 Episode 12

S2:E12

Dorcas welcomes a hospitalised James' son into the post office, causing turmoil.

episode image Episode 8
8.1/10 (119 votes)

#13 Episode 8

S3:E8

A talented seamstress arrives in Candleford and strikes up an instant bond with Pearl.

episode image Episode 10
8.1/10 (116 votes)

#14 Episode 10

S3:E10

When Mrs Mullins discovers Emily is pregnant, she assumes that Daniel is the father.

episode image Episode 1
8.0/10 (202 votes)

#15 Episode 1

S1:E1

Laura Timmins moves from her home in Lark Rise to Candleford, where not everyone is ready to welcome her in.

episode image Episode 5
8.0/10 (170 votes)

#16 Episode 5

S1:E5

Dorcas looks after the inspector after he gets injured and he soon realises his evaluation of her may have been wrong. Elsewhere, Emma is annoyed with Robert's kindhearted gesture.

episode image Episode 2
8.0/10 (137 votes)

#17 Episode 2

S2:E2

James Dowland arrives in town, aiming to put Candleford on the map with his new hotel.

episode image Episode 10
8.0/10 (119 votes)

#18 Episode 10

S2:E10

Patterson's wife is struck with illness, and gives him permission to seek a new wife.

episode image Episode 9
8.0/10 (114 votes)

#19 Episode 9

S3:E9

When the school loses its teacher, Emma discovers a talent she never knew she had.

episode image Episode 1
8.0/10 (125 votes)

#20 Episode 1

S4:E1

Young widower Gabriel Cochrane arrives in Candleford looking for a new start.

episode image Episode 2
8.0/10 (118 votes)

#21 Episode 2

S4:E2

The folks of Lark Rise and Candleford are thrown into a frenzy of creative writing.

episode image Episode 4
8.0/10 (106 votes)

#22 Episode 4

S4:E4

The locals celebrate the arrival of the fair, while Dorcas struggles to cope with Gabriel.

episode image Episode 3
7.9/10 (172 votes)

#23 Episode 3

S1:E3

Widow Old Amos announces that he has decided to get married again to his maid Patty. His friends are worried that she is just marrying him for his money. Robert manages to upset his family and the residents of the village when he refuses to let his children sing a song in praise of the Tories at the local church concert.

episode image Episode 6
7.9/10 (154 votes)

#24 Episode 6

S1:E6

After Robert does a charitable act taking in a family, he ends up caring for a young child. Zillah and Lady Adelaide end up wanting to become foster parents which makes life harder for Sir Timothy. Elsewhere, Thomas becomes unsettled when his devotion for Miss Ellison goes unanswered.

episode image Episode 1
7.9/10 (181 votes)

#25 Episode 1

S2:E1

As Lark Rise and Candleford prepare for Christmas, a beguiling stranger arrives.

episode image Episode 3
7.9/10 (126 votes)

#26 Episode 3

S2:E3

Dorcas Lane sets out to defeat the dashing James Dowland in the parish council elections.

episode image Episode 8
7.9/10 (123 votes)

#27 Episode 8

S2:E8

The hot summer brings a surprise visitor to Candleford, but Dorcas' mind is elsewhere.

episode image Episode 11
7.9/10 (119 votes)

#28 Episode 11

S2:E11

A storm reveals a secret romance, but also makes the address on a letter indecipherable.

episode image Episode 1
7.9/10 (117 votes)

#29 Episode 1

S3:E1

Emma is set to inherit a fortune, enough to move the Timmins to a big house in Candleford.

episode image Episode 11
7.9/10 (117 votes)

#30 Episode 11

S3:E11

Mischief Night approaches and people are planning tricks to play on their neighbours. Laura is not in the mood - Fisher Bloom has returned, intent on winning her back.

episode image Episode 2
7.8/10 (175 votes)

#31 Episode 2

S1:E2

Laura is getting settled when Mrs Macey's husband finds a way out of prison which becomes hot gossip in town. Caroline has to go to court and possibly debtor's prison, something Laura's father is trying to avoid.

episode image Episode 7
7.8/10 (149 votes)

#32 Episode 7

S1:E7

Sam Braby is under the influence of alcohol and attacks his wife which makes Emma take it upon herself to help him quit. Elsewhere, the bond between Dorcas and Sir Timothy is starting to get on Lady Adelaide's nerves.

episode image Episode 9
7.8/10 (143 votes)

#33 Episode 9

S1:E9

Caroline is back to prove she's a changed woman after her stint in jail, Dorcas is stumped over a piece of embroidery, and Edmund is hurt whilst poaching. Has karma come back to get him?

episode image Episode 7
7.8/10 (114 votes)

#34 Episode 7

S3:E7

The locals hear rumours that Sir Timothy has returned. They are thrilled, but where is he?

episode image Episode 5
7.7/10 (121 votes)

#35 Episode 5

S3:E5

Dorcas is fascinated by the wealthy recluse Mr Reppington. What is his true identity?

episode image Episode 6
7.7/10 (113 votes)

#36 Episode 6

S3:E6

Daniel starts a newspaper campaign against Peg Leg's lack of a war pension.

episode image Episode 5
7.7/10 (111 votes)

#37 Episode 5

S4:E5

Daniel plans a cricket match, but has trouble putting the team together.

episode image Episode 4
7.6/10 (166 votes)

#38 Episode 4

S1:E4

Mr Ashlow arrives in Candleford looking for his estranged daughters, Ruby and Pearl Pratt. Can they forgive him for deserting them when they needed him most? Caroline hides from a bailiff.

episode image Episode 3
7.5/10 (126 votes)

#39 Episode 3

S4:E3

Thomas is euphoric when he lands the job of organising the church bazaar.

episode image Episode 2
7.4/10 (124 votes)

#40 Episode 2

S3:E2

When a Lark Rise tree starts to 'bleed', the hamlet becomes rife with talk of witchcraft.

Cast & Chracters

character image Laura Timmins

Laura Timmins

Actor: Olivia Hallinan
character image Dorcas Lane

Dorcas Lane

Actor: Julia Sawalha
character image Emma Timmins

Emma Timmins

Actor: Claudie Blakley
character image Robert Timmins

Robert Timmins

Actor: Brendan Coyle
character image Minnie Mude

Minnie Mude

Actor: Ruby Bentall
character image Alf Arless

Alf Arless

Actor: John Dagleish
character image Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown

Actor: Mark Heap
character image Caroline Arless

Caroline Arless

Actor: Dawn French
character image Ruby Pratt

Ruby Pratt

Actor: Victoria Hamilton
character image Pearl Pratt

Pearl Pratt

Actor: Matilda Ziegler
character image Queenie Turrill

Queenie Turrill

Actor: Linda Bassett
character image Twister Turrill

Twister Turrill

Actor: Karl Johnson
character image Adult Laura

Adult Laura

Actor: Sarah Lancashire

Edmund Timmins

Actor: Thomas Rhys Jones

Lizzie Arless

Actor: Hope Yeomans
character image Gabriel Cochrane

Gabriel Cochrane

Actor: Richard Harrington

The highest rated episode of Lark Rise to Candleford is "Episode 4" (S3E4) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 151 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S3E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 124 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 10" (S1E10) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 156 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 4" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 166 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 6" (S2E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 142 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 1" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 181 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 4" (S3E4) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 151 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S3E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 124 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 6" (S4E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 124 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 3" (S4E3) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 126 votes.

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