Lark Rise to Candleford: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Lark Rise to Candleford Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Dec 21, 2008
As Lark Rise and Candleford prepare for Christmas, a beguiling stranger arrives.
Episode 2
Jan 4, 2009
James Dowland arrives in town, aiming to put Candleford on the map with his new hotel.
Episode 3
Jan 11, 2009
Dorcas Lane sets out to defeat the dashing James Dowland in the parish council elections.
Episode 4
Jan 18, 2009
The death of Miss Ellison's father unites the communities of Lark Rise and Candleford.
Episode 5
Jan 25, 2009
Baby Annie Timmins stirs up emotions of days gone by and loves yet to be found.
Episode 6
Feb 1, 2009
Everybody rallies around to show support for Laura's new role in the post office.
Episode 7
Feb 8, 2009
A clock inauguration brings much anticipation, but sadness looms for the Timmins family.
Episode 8
Feb 15, 2009
The hot summer brings a surprise visitor to Candleford, but Dorcas' mind is elsewhere.
Episode 9
Feb 22, 2009
Young love brings together the feuding communities of Lark Rise and Fordlow.
Episode 10
Mar 1, 2009
Patterson's wife is struck with illness, and gives him permission to seek a new wife.
Episode 11
Mar 8, 2009
A storm reveals a secret romance, but also makes the address on a letter indecipherable.
Episode 12
Mar 15, 2009
Dorcas welcomes a hospitalised James' son into the post office, causing turmoil.