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Lark Rise to Candleford

  • 2008 – 2011
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~1h / ep
  • 4 seasons
  • 8.4/10

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.

Latest: Season 4 · 2011

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Set at the end of the 19th century, season 4 sees newcomer Gabriel Cochrane arrive in Candleford with a vendetta against the evil banker Steerforth, who he feels has tricked him into losing his business. Elsewhere, Dorcas makes an ill-judged intervention, Minnie becomes worried that Alfie might fall out of love with her and Emma is left in a precarious financial position.

  1. E1. Episode 1

    Jan 9, 2011 · 60m

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

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Jan 16, 2011 · 60m

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

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Jan 23, 2011 · 60m

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

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Jan 30, 2011 · 60m

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

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Feb 6, 2011 · 60m

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

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Feb 13, 2011 · 60m

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

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