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Lark Rise to Candleford 2008

Status
Ended
First Aired
January 13, 2008
Last Aired
February 13, 2011
Format
4 seasons · 40 eps
Total Runtime
~40 hours (60 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "Episode 1" (★ 10/10)
Network
BBC One
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 33 votes TV-PG Drama 4 seasons · 40 eps Ended
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What is Lark Rise to Candleford?

Lark Rise to Candleford is a British television drama series that premiered in 2008. The show is set in the late nineteenth century and takes place in two neighboring locations: the small hamlet of Lark Rise and the more prosperous market town of Candleford.

Type
TV series
Year
2008
Status
Ended
Episodes
40
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jan 13, 2008
Last aired
Feb 13, 2011
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Drama
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★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 33 votes
Format
4 seasons · 40 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
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Lark Rise to Candleford is a British television drama series that premiered in 2008. The show is set in the late nineteenth century and takes place in two neighboring locations: the small hamlet of Lark Rise and the more prosperous market town of Candleford. The series explores the everyday experiences of various social classes including farm workers, skilled craftspeople, and members of the gentry. The program captures the interactions and relationships between residents of these different communities during a period of significant social change in rural England. The drama portrays the challenges, traditions, and customs of country life through detailed character development and period-authentic storytelling. The series celebrates the richness of rural English culture and community bonds. Lark Rise to Candleford presents a nostalgic portrait of countryside society, highlighting both the hardships and joys of late Victorian rural life. The show combines elements of romance, humor, and wisdom while examining the social dynamics between different economic classes in a changing agricultural landscape.

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Should you watch it?

“This British period drama chronicles the daily lives of residents in two contrasting 19th-century English communities.”

Reasons to watch
  • captures rural English life
  • features wit and wisdom
  • explores class dynamics
Keep in mind
  • slow-paced narrative
  • period-specific setting may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas adapted from classic literature about English country life.

The series is rated TV-PG and is suitable for a general audience.

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Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
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Season 4 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
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What is the series about?

The show follows the daily lives of farm-workers, craftsmen, and gentry in the hamlet of Lark Rise and the town of Candleford.

When is the series set?

The story takes place at the end of the 19th century.

Is the series based on a book?

Yes, it is adapted from Flora Thompson's trilogy of semi-autobiographical novels about the English countryside.

When did the series first air?

The first episode aired on 13 January 2008.

Where was the series produced?

It is a British television series produced by the BBC.

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