Series 2
Season 2 sees the arrival of a dashing and elegant stranger in Candleford. Rich, enterprising, worldly and without a wife, James Dowling is a successful businessman with a string of London hotels, and has come to transform Candleford and bring it new prosperity. But not everyone welcomes his entrepreneurial qualities and it isn't long before he is sparring with the spirited, yet suddenly unusually flustered, Dorcas and aggravating the pride of the male Lark Risers with his superior business acumen and somewhat overbearing manner.
Episode 1
As Lark Rise and Candleford prepare for Christmas, a beguiling stranger arrives.
Episode 2
James Dowland arrives in town, aiming to put Candleford on the map with his new hotel.
Episode 3
Dorcas Lane sets out to defeat the dashing James Dowland in the parish council elections.
Episode 4
The death of Miss Ellison's father unites the communities of Lark Rise and Candleford.
Episode 5
Baby Annie Timmins stirs up emotions of days gone by and loves yet to be found.
Episode 6
Everybody rallies around to show support for Laura's new role in the post office.
Episode 7
A clock inauguration brings much anticipation, but sadness looms for the Timmins family.
Episode 8
The hot summer brings a surprise visitor to Candleford, but Dorcas' mind is elsewhere.
Episode 9
Young love brings together the feuding communities of Lark Rise and Fordlow.
Episode 10
Patterson's wife is struck with illness, and gives him permission to seek a new wife.
Episode 11
A storm reveals a secret romance, but also makes the address on a letter indecipherable.
Episode 12
Dorcas welcomes a hospitalised James' son into the post office, causing turmoil.