Episode 5
Everyone is talking about Mr Reppington, the mysterious recluse at the Golden Lion Hotel. Dorcas is determined to entice him back into the world, but can she succeed?
Everyone is talking about the mysterious recluse, Mr Reppington, who's been hiding at the Golden Lion Hotel for months. Why is he here, and why is he handing out money to local widows?
Dorcas is fascinated by his lonely existence and is determined to entice him back into the world. Can she succeed, and will she discover his true identity and the dark secret which has brought him to Candleford?
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Who is Mr Reppington?
Duration: 01:26
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A riddle for Dorcas
Duration: 01:33
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Elusive Mr Reppington
Everyone at the Post Office speculates about Mr Reppington, a recluse who lives at the Golden Lion. Over in Lark Rise, Emma feels in need of some romance.
Duration: 06:13
Dorcas’s Cryptic Challenge
Dorcas receives a cipher from Mr Reppington. Will she be able to crack the code? Queenie and Twister must face the fact that they’re getting older, and the Pratts organise a fashion parade.
Duration: 06:52
Ruby’s Long Distance Love
Ruby confides in Dorcas about her growing affection for her gentleman in Pontefract. Emma receives unexpected attention in Candleford and Alf looks to the Post Office for help.
Duration: 06:19
Daniel Investigates
Ruby is keen for all of Candleford to attend the fashion parade – but does she have an ulterior motive? Daniel uncovers evidence that suggests Mr Reppington might not be who he says he is.
Duration: 05:30
Dorcas and Reppington Meet Again
Dorcas questions Mr Reppington about what he is hiding from. Laura warns Daniel not to get carried away by his need for a story.
Duration: 05:17
Emma’s Admirer
Emma’s secret admirer is revealed, but not before she’s had an uncomfortable encounter with Daniel. Daniel tells Dorcas he’s discovered the reason why Mr Reppington became a recluse.
Duration: 06:00
Minnie’s Advice for Ruby
Minnie confronts Ruby about her plans, but will it affect Ruby’s decision? Dorcas has a favour to ask of Alf, while Queenie tells Emma what she needs to do about Daniel.
Duration: 05:35
Dorcas Solves the Riddle
Dorcas’s desire to draw out Mr Reppington brings out some painful home truths. Emma decides she must confront Daniel, and is pleasantly surprised by his response.
Duration: 07:02
Ruby Makes Her Choice
Dorcas tries to get Mr Reppington to rekindle his love for music, while Emma and Robert rediscover their own romance. Elsewhere, Ruby must choose between love and family.
Duration: 10:00
Credits
Role Contributor Daniel Parish Ben Aldridge Queenie Turrill Linda Bassett Minnie Ruby Bentall Emma Timmins Claudie Blakley William Bourne Tom Conti Robert Timmins Brendan Coyle Alf Arless John Dagleish 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 Ethel Timmins Martha Murdoch Dorcas Lane Julia Sawalha Baby Patience Caitlin Smith Lizzie Arless Hope Yeomans Pearl Pratt Matilda Ziegler Producer Ann Tricklebank Director Moira Armstrong Writer Bill Gallagher Related Content
