The WORST episodes of Lark Rise to Candleford

Every episode of Lark Rise to Candleford ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Lark Rise to Candleford!

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.

Last Updated: 9/27/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Episode 3
star
7.58
91 votes

#1 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2011

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

Directors: Patrick Lau
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Episode 4
star
7.65
156 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2008

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.

Directors: John Greening
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Episode 6
star
7.80
94 votes

#3 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2011

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

Directors: Susan Tully
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Episode 2
star
7.84
177 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2008

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.

Directors: Charles Palmer
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Episode 2
star
7.87
89 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2011

The folks of Lark Rise and Candleford are thrown into a frenzy of creative writing.

Directors: Susan Tully
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Episode 1
star
7.96
71 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/21/2008

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

Directors: Alan Grint
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Episode 1
star
8.01
86 votes

#7 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2011

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

Directors: Susan Tully
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Episode 1
star
8.10
199 votes

#8 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2008

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

Directors: Charles Palmer
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Episode 5
star
8.13
90 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2010

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

Directors: Moira Armstrong
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Episode 5
star
8.14
101 votes

#10 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2008

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.

Directors: Charles Palmer
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Episode 11
star
8.17
95 votes

#11 - Episode 11

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/8/2009

A storm reveals a secret romance, but also makes the address on a letter indecipherable.

Directors: Paul Marcus
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Episode 12
star
8.20
126 votes

#12 - Episode 12

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/15/2009

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

Directors: Moira Armstrong
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Episode 3
star
8.26
100 votes

#13 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2010

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

Directors: Patrick Lau
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Episode 10
star
8.26
90 votes

#14 - Episode 10

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2010

When Mrs Mullins discovers Emily is pregnant, she assumes that Daniel is the father.

Directors: Patrick Lau
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Episode 4
star
8.31
65 votes

#15 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2011

The locals celebrate the arrival of the fair, while Dorcas struggles to cope with Gabriel.

Directors: Patrick Lau
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Episode 3
star
8.31
167 votes

#16 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2008

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.

Directors: Charles Palmer
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Episode 7
star
8.33
89 votes

#17 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2010

The locals hear rumours that Sir Timothy has returned. They are thrilled, but where is he?

Directors: Paul Seed
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Episode 5
star
8.36
94 votes

#18 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2011

Daniel plans a cricket match, but has trouble putting the team together.

Directors: Susan Tully
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Episode 10
star
8.36
64 votes

#19 - Episode 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/1/2009

Patterson's wife is struck with illness, and gives him permission to seek a new wife.

Directors: Patrick Lau
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Episode 3
star
8.37
160 votes

#20 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2009

Dorcas Lane sets out to defeat the dashing James Dowland in the parish council elections.

Directors: Alan Grint
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Episode 7
star
8.37
102 votes

#21 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/8/2009

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

Directors: Susan Tully
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Episode 4
star
8.38
132 votes

#22 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/2009

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

Directors: Maurice Phillips
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Episode 6
star
8.41
125 votes

#23 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2008

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.

Directors: John Greening
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Episode 8
star
8.43
102 votes

#24 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/15/2009

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

Directors: Alan Grint
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Episode 8
star
8.44
130 votes

#25 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2008

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.

Directors: Marc Jobst
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