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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Daniel starts a newspaper campaign against Peg Leg's lack of a war pension.

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

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

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

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

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.

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