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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

James Dowland arrives in town, aiming to put Candleford on the map with his new hotel.

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

Baby Annie Timmins stirs up emotions of days gone by and loves yet to be found.

Everybody rallies around to show support for Laura's new role in the post office.

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

Young love brings together the feuding communities of Lark Rise and Fordlow.

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

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

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

Emma is set to inherit a fortune, enough to move the Timmins to a big house in Candleford.

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

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

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

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

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

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.