Lark Rise to Candleford

The new series opens with the arrival of Gabriel Cochrane, the once wealthy owner of a large Iron Foundry.

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 is planning a cricket match against a neighbouring village team who he's convinced cheated in their last match.

Gabriel has finally completed the machine which he hopes will restore his fortunes, and farmers are soon clamouring to buy his ingenious invention.