Lark Rise to Candleford

Young journalist, Daniel Parish, arrives in Lark Rise with exciting news: Emma is set to inherit a fortune, enough to move the family to a big house in Candleford.

The Bishop comes to consecrate the church font and Thomas cannot contain his excitement. When a Lark Rise tree starts to 'bleed', the hamlet becomes rife with talk of witchcraft.

A song Alf sings at a party has a profound effect on his guests. Edmund announces his intention to leave school and work on the land.

It's harvest time - the most important time of the year in Lark Rise, when everyone helps to bring in the wheat that will feed them through winter.

Dorcas tries to befriend the enigmatic Mr Reppington, who has spent several months living at the Golden Lion Hotel - but he is unwilling to change his reclusive ways.

Daniel has opened a newspaper in Candleford and is on the look out for a big story.

The locals are rehearsing for their annual production of St George and the Dragon when they hear rumours that Sir Timothy has returned. 

Pearl is in a state of panic. She has received a dressmaking commission which could save her ailing business, but without Ruby, there is no way she can do the work in time.

Emma and Margaret compete for the teaching job at Lark Rise school, and Thomas starts a union when Dorcas fails to take seriously his complaints about his working conditions.

When the daughter of the local gossip falls pregnant, Daniel is accused of being the father. Laura is preoccupied after receiving a mysterious letter, and Minnie offends Alf.

Laura is in no mood to participate in Mischief Night when Fisher's return tests her commitment to Daniel.

Dorcas is blackmailed into selling the post office, and Daniel's role in the campaign to prevent her meeting the demand reminds Laura of why she loves him.