Lark Rise to Candleford

Dorcas offers her support to a newcomer to Candleford - but discovers he is nursing a dangerous grudge.

The locals rush to put pen to paper when Daniel's newspaper launches a poetry competition - but jealous Ruby's malicious rumours threaten to cast a shadow over the contest.

Thomas is put in charge of organising the church bazaar - but when the vicar falls ill, the postman becomes convinced his replacement is evil.

Queenie wins a pig when the fair comes to town - but Twister becomes jealous of how well she treats the beast. Minnie suspects Alf of cheating in a shin-kicking contest.

Daniel plans a rematch against a neighbouring cricket team that he believes cheated during its previous game, and Gabriel finds himself in a confrontation with Dorcas.

Caroline returns to Lark Rise after her time in prison - but does not receive a warm welcome home. Dorcas contemplates her future with Gabriel.