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.
Lark Rise to Candleford (Season 2)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 5.7
Air date: 2008-12-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: As Lark Rise and Candleford prepare for Christmas, a beguiling stranger arrives.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 9.0
Air date: 2009-01-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: James Dowland arrives in town, aiming to put Candleford on the map with his new hotel.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 8.0
Air date: 2009-01-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Dorcas Lane sets out to defeat the dashing James Dowland in the parish council elections.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 9.0
Air date: 2009-01-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The death of Miss Ellison's father unites the communities of Lark Rise and Candleford.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 9.0
Air date: 2009-01-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Baby Annie Timmins stirs up emotions of days gone by and loves yet to be found.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 9.0
Air date: 2009-02-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Everybody rallies around to show support for Laura's new role in the post office.
Episode 7 (Episode 7) 9.0
Air date: 2009-02-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A clock inauguration brings much anticipation, but sadness looms for the Timmins family.
Episode 8 (Episode 8) 6.0
Air date: 2009-02-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The hot summer brings a surprise visitor to Candleford, but Dorcas' mind is elsewhere.
Episode 9 (Episode 9) 9.0
Air date: 2009-02-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Young love brings together the feuding communities of Lark Rise and Fordlow.
Episode 10 (Episode 10) 9.0
Air date: 2009-03-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Patterson's wife is struck with illness, and gives him permission to seek a new wife.
Episode 11 (Episode 11) 9.0
Air date: 2009-03-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A storm reveals a secret romance, but also makes the address on a letter indecipherable.
Episode 12 (Episode 12) 9.0
Air date: 2009-03-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Dorcas welcomes a hospitalised James' son into the post office, causing turmoil.
