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.

Caroline returns to Lark Rise and Gabriel finally completes his invention.

When an epidemic hits Lark Rise during harvest time, help comes from an unlikely source.

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?

A talented seamstress arrives in Candleford and strikes up an instant bond with Pearl.

Mischief Night approaches and people are planning tricks to play on their neighbours. Laura is not in the mood - Fisher Bloom has returned, intent on winning her back.

Dorcas is faced with the heartbreaking prospect of losing her home and denying Sydney his dream of running the post office one day. And Laura is torn between the love of two men.

Alf throws a party to celebrate moving into a cottage of his own.

As Lark Rise and Candleford prepare for Christmas, a beguiling stranger arrives.

Young widower Gabriel Cochrane arrives in Candleford looking for a new start.

Dorcas welcomes a hospitalised James' son into the post office, causing turmoil.

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.

Laura Timmins moves from her home in Lark Rise to Candleford, where not everyone is ready to welcome her in.

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.

The death of Miss Ellison's father unites the communities of Lark Rise and Candleford.

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.

The hot summer brings a surprise visitor to Candleford, but Dorcas' mind is elsewhere.

Dorcas is fascinated by the wealthy recluse Mr Reppington. What is his true identity?

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.

A clock inauguration brings much anticipation, but sadness looms for the Timmins family.

Thomas is euphoric when he lands the job of organising the church bazaar.

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.

When a Lark Rise tree starts to 'bleed', the hamlet becomes rife with talk of witchcraft.

When the school loses its teacher, Emma discovers a talent she never knew she had.