Lark Rise to Candleford

Widower Gabriel Cochrane arrives in Candleford and the villagers take him to their hearts, but will his grief over his wife prevent him from finding happiness?

When Daniel announces that his newspaper is launching a poetry competition, the folks of Lark Rise and Candleford are thrown into a frenzy of creative writing.

Thomas is euphoric when he lands the job of organising the church bazaar. But his joy soon evaporates when the vicar falls ill.

The locals celebrate the arrival of the fair - Alf is crowned King of the Fair, and Queenie wins herself a pig. Meanwhile, Dorcas struggles to cope with Gabriel.

Daniel plans a cricket match against a neighbouring village, convinced they cheated in their last match. But recruiting the best possible batsman proves problematic.

Gabriel has finally completed the machine which he hopes will restore his fortunes, whilst Caroline returns to Lark Rise. But will she settle this time?