Episode 2
Costume drama. When a Lark Rise tree starts to 'bleed', the hamlet becomes rife with talk of witchcraft. Thomas is horrified - this could ruin the visit of the Bishop.
The Bishop is coming to consecrate the church font and Thomas cannot contain his excitement. But when a Lark Rise tree starts to 'bleed', the hamlet becomes rife with talk of witchcraft. Thomas is horrified - this could ruin the Bishop's visit!
The 'witch tree' seems to cast a spell over the whole community - everyone is behaving strangely. Even Dorcas loses her composure and makes a blunder with terrible consequences for Pearl and Ruby. Laura, too, is thrown off balance when Daniel returns to try and win back her affections - but first he has to get around an angry Robert and Emma.
Thomas is determined to restore order. But how will he undo the tree's awful curse?
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Behind the Scenes
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Behind the Scenes
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Falling In Love
Duration: 00:56
Chapters
An Important Visitor to Candleford
Ruby receives an exciting package from Pontefract, while Thomas Brown waits impatiently for a special invitation.
Duration: 05:39
The ‘Witch Tree’
Queenie tells Thomas the story of the witch tree, but what is its connection to the Bishop’s visit? Meanwhile, Daniel Parish arrives back in Candleford.
Duration: 05:16
Daniel Parish’s Challenge
Daniel Parish seeks forgiveness from Dorcas Lane, although their meeting leaves Dorcas unsettled.
Duration: 06:13
Dorcas’ Grave Mistake
Dorcas mistakes Ruby for her sister Pearl, and lets something slip she really shouldn’t have. And Laura wonders why Daniel is yet to visit her.
Duration: 06:10
A Prisoner in Candleford
Thomas is determined to stop Twister ruining the Bishop’s visit, and Laura has something important to tell Daniel when she sees him next.
Duration: 06:09
A Finding in the Font
Robert confesses to Emma why he cannot finish the church font, and Dorcas seeks forgiveness from not one, but two Pratt sisters.
Duration: 07:32
Getting Rid of the Witch
Emma wants Daniel to make her a promise, but will he agree? Meanwhile, Queenie tells Thomas of her plans to release the witch from the ‘witch tree’.
Duration: 06:44
Dorcas’s Own Advice
Laura helps Daniel fight his professional instincts, and Pearl and Ruby try to overcome their secrets.
Duration: 05:29
Thomas Brown’s Axe to Grind
Will Lark Rise and Candleford return to normal before the Bishop’s arrival? And can Dorcas stop Thomas doing something drastic?
Duration: 09:00
Credits
Role Contributor Daniel Parish Ben Aldridge Queenie Turrill Linda Bassett Minnie Ruby Bentall Emma Timmins Claudie Blakley Robert Timmins Brendan Coyle Sydney Edward Darnell-Hayes Baby Annie Lucy Dawson Frank Timmins Fergus Drysdale Laura Timmins Olivia Hallinan Ruby Pratt Victoria Hamilton Thomas Brown Mark Heap Twister Turrill Karl Johnson Edmund Timmins Thomas Rhys Jones Margaret Brown Sandy McDade Sally Arless Sophie Miles Archie Arless Harry Miles Ethel Timmins Martha Murdoch Dorcas Lane Julia Sawalha Lizzie Arless Hope Yeomans Pearl Pratt Matilda Ziegler Producer Ann Tricklebank Director David Tucker Writer Bill Gallagher Related Content
