Episode 8
Costume drama. A talented seamstress arrives in Candleford and strikes up an instant bond with Pearl, but Pearl must confront her deepest prejudices to save their new friendship.
Pearl is in a state of panic. She has received a dressmaking commission which could save her ailing business, but without Ruby, there is no way she can do the work in time. So when Enid, a talented seamstress, arrives in Candleford looking for a job, it seems Pearl's prayers have been answered.
Pearl and Enid form an instant bond, based on mutual admiration and respect. But when Pearl discovers the seamstress is not who says she is, she is forced to choose between their friendship and her deepest prejudices.
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An Unskirted Garment
Duration: 01:14
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A Sexy Gift?
Duration: 01:24
Chapters
Pearl’s Dilemma
Pearl has a commission that could solve all her money troubles but how will she complete all the work in time?
Duration: 06:11
A New Face in Town
A troubled new arrival in Candleford may be the answer to Pearl’s prayers. Thomas Brown has a gift for Margaret.
Duration: 06:36
A New Face in Town
A troubled new arrival in Candleford may be the answer to Pearl’s prayers. Thomas Brown has a gift for Margaret.
Duration: 06:36
The Seamstresses
Pearl and Enid get to know one another as they work on the trousseau. Elsewhere, Daniel and Thomas become embroiled in a game of conkers.
Duration: 06:40
The Michaelmas Feast
Thomas’s Brown’s contribution to the Michaelmas feast creates a dilemma for Sydney. Minnie, Laura and Margaret welcome Enid to Candleford
Duration: 06:44
Enid’s Identity
Dorcas’s doubts about Enid are reinforced when she appears to change her story. Thomas struggles with the temptation to cheat.
Duration: 08:07
Rational Dress
Enid shows her true colours to Pearl. Laura is dismayed to see the extent of Daniel’s competitive streak.
Duration: 05:13
The Stand-Off
Thomas and Daniel go head to head over the perfect conker. Enid attempts to liberate the women of Candleford.
Duration: 07:03
Pearl’s Not Alone
Pearl gets advice from an unlikely source and discovers she has more friends than she ever imagined.
Duration: 07:00
Credits
Role Contributor Pearl Pratt Matilda Ziegler Enid Fairley Hattie Morahan Dorcas Lane Julia Sawalha Margaret Brown Sandy McDade Daniel Parish Ben Aldridge Minnie Ruby Bentall Sydney Edward Darnell-Hayes Laura Timmins Olivia Hallinan Thomas Brown Mark Heap Adult Laura Sarah Lancashire Producer Ann Tricklebank Director David Innes Edwards Writer Rachel Bennette Actor Dawn French Actor Brendan Coyle Actor Claudie Blakley Producer Grainne Marmion Related Content
