Episode 1
Episode 1
1h10.0 / 10
Laura Timmins moves from her home in Lark Rise to Candleford, where not everyone is ready to welcome her in.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles PalmerGuest stars Claire Skinner
TV series
Lark Rise to Candleford
2008TV-PG4 seasons8.4 / 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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Lark Rise to Candleford is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock, Peacock Premium, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Tubi in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
1h10.0 / 10
Laura is getting settled when Mrs Macey's husband finds a way out of prison which becomes hot gossip in town. Caroline has to go to court and possibly debtor's prison, something Laura's father is trying to avoid.
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Directed by Charles PalmerGuest stars Claire Skinner, Danny Webb
Episode 3
Episode 3
1h10.0 / 10
Widow Old Amos announces that he has decided to get married again to his maid Patty. His friends are worried that she is just marrying him for his money. Robert manages to upset his family and the residents of the village when he refuses to let his children sing a song in praise of the Tories at the local church concert.
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Directed by Charles PalmerGuest stars Camille Coduri, Peter Wight, Peter Vaughan
Episode 4
Episode 4
1h10.0 / 10
Mr Ashlow arrives in Candleford looking for his estranged daughters, Ruby and Pearl Pratt. Can they forgive him for deserting them when they needed him most? Caroline hides from a bailiff.
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Guest stars Phil Davis
Episode 5
Episode 5
1h10.0 / 10
Dorcas looks after the inspector after he gets injured and he soon realises his evaluation of her may have been wrong. Elsewhere, Emma is annoyed with Robert's kindhearted gesture.
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Directed by Charles PalmerGuest stars Ben Daniels, Peter Wight, Peter Vaughan
Episode 6
Episode 6
1h8.0 / 10
After Robert does a charitable act taking in a family, he ends up caring for a young child. Zillah and Lady Adelaide end up wanting to become foster parents which makes life harder for Sir Timothy. Elsewhere, Thomas becomes unsettled when his devotion for Miss Ellison goes unanswered.
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Episode 7
Episode 7
1h10.0 / 10
Sam Braby is under the influence of alcohol and attacks his wife which makes Emma take it upon herself to help him quit. Elsewhere, the bond between Dorcas and Sir Timothy is starting to get on Lady Adelaide's nerves.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nicola Stephenson, Jason Watkins
Episode 8
Episode 8
1h10.0 / 10
Candleford plays host to a new school headmaster who brings new opportunities for the residents, but also brings their old culture back to life. Sir Timothy is not pleased though as Dorcas has taken a liking to the new guy.
Episode credits
Guest stars Stephen Campbell Moore
Episode 9
Episode 9
1h10.0 / 10
Caroline is back to prove she's a changed woman after her stint in jail, Dorcas is stumped over a piece of embroidery, and Edmund is hurt whilst poaching. Has karma come back to get him?
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Episode 10
Episode 10
1h10.0 / 10finale
Phil gets argumentative with Laura's family after Laura confronts him, Dorcas is thinking about leaving Candleford, and Caroline doesn't want to go through her baby's birth alone.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robert Pugh
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Lark Rise to Candleford
Cast
Olivia HallinanLaura Timmins
Julia SawalhaDorcas Lane
Ben MilesSir Timothy Midwinter
Claudie BlakleyEmma Timmins
Brendan CoyleRobert Timmins
Ruby BentallMinnie Mude
John DagleishAlf Arless
Mark HeapThomas BrownCredits
- Written by
- Rachel Bennette
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 40
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
19th centurycity country contrastcostume dramacountrysideenglandfamily businessinformativeperiod drama
