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A young journalist arrives in Lark Rise with exciting news for the Timmins family: Emma is set to inherit a fortune, enough to move the family to a big house in Candleford.

A handsome young journalist, Daniel Parish, arrives in Lark Rise with exciting news for the Timmins family: Emma is set to inherit a fortune, enough to move the family to a big house in Candleford. Will the Timmins turn their backs on Lark Rise forever?

Daniel plans to write their rags to riches story for his newspaper, but Dorcas is suspicious of his motives, and when the article is published, it sends shockwaves through the community. Can the growing attachment between Laura and Daniel survive the crisis?

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Sat 16 Jan 201001:25

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Chapters

  • Ma Timmins’ Unexpected News

    A handsome young journalist, Daniel Parish, arrives in Lark Rise with exciting news for the Timmins family.

    Duration: 07:38

  • Miss Ruby Pratt’s Lonely Hearts Club

    Ruby and Pearl Pratt both take a special interest in the newspaper, but for very different reasons. And Thomas Brown's decision to 'endeavour' keeps Mrs Brown awake.

    Duration: 05:55

  • Secretive Sisters

    Miss Pearl has a big secret she's trying to hide from her sister, while the Timmins travel in style to hear the news from the solicitor.

    Duration: 06:51

  • Emma Timmins’ Inheritance

    The Timmins discover how much the inheritance is worth, while Daniel gets to know Laura better as he prepares to write his 'rags to riches' story.

    Duration: 05:34

  • Timmins’ Move to Candelford

    The Timmins discuss the possibility of moving to Candleford, and Daniel encourages Emma to enjoy her new found wealth.

    Duration: 07:15

  • Dorcas' Warning

    Dorcas questions Daniel about his motives, and the Timmins discover the money does change people.

    Duration: 05:58

  • Timmins’ Heart to Heart

    Emma and Robert struggle to come to terms with the idea of leaving Lark Rise, and Margaret Brown decides that drastic times call for drastic measures.

    Duration: 05:21

  • Minnie’s Honesty

    Minnie tells Dorcas and Sydney a few home truths, and Daniel sends off his article on the Timmins' inheritance.

    Duration: 05:01

  • Daniel Parish's Article

    Daniel's article sends shockwaves through the community when it is published, and the Timmins finally discover how much they are to receive.

    Duration: 09:22

Credits

RoleContributor
Daniel ParishBen Aldridge
Queenie TurrillLinda Bassett
MinnieRuby Bentall
Emma TimminsClaudie Blakley
Robert TimminsBrendan Coyle
Alf ArlessJohn Dagleish
SydneyEdward Darnell-Hayes
Frank TimminsFergus Drysdale
Laura TimminsOlivia Hallinan
Ruby PrattVictoria Hamilton
Thomas BrownMark Heap
Twister TurrillKarl Johnson
Edmund TimminsThomas Rhys Jones
Adult LauraSarah Lancashire
Margaret BrownSandy McDade
Sally ArlessSophie Miles
Archie ArlessHarry Miles
Ethel TimminsMartha Murdoch
Dorcas LaneJulia Sawalha
Baby AnnieCourtney Whittaker
Lizzie ArlessHope Yeomans
Pearl PrattMatilda Ziegler
ProducerAnn Tricklebank
DirectorSue Tully
WriterBill Gallagher

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