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Episode 12

Dorcas is faced with the heartbreaking prospect of losing her home and denying Sydney his dream of running the post office one day. And Laura is torn between the love of two men.

When the postmaster at Inglestone, with an old score to settle, tries to force Dorcas into selling up, she is faced with the heartbreaking prospect of losing her home and denying Sydney his dream of running the post office one day. But can Dorcas, with the help and determination of her staff and her friends, find a way to save the post office and their jobs? And with Laura torn between the love of two men, Daniel and Fisher, who will she choose?

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Sat 3 Apr 201001:30

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Chapters

  • Rivals

    Fisher tells Daniel that he aims to win Laura. Meanwhile, Laura confides her doubts to Emma. Thomas acquires a four legged friend while out on his rounds.

    Duration: 09:05

  • Change at the Post Office

    Dorcas’s meeting in Oxford gives her cause to worry about the Post Office’s future. Daniel tells Pearl that if things don’t work out he’ll leave Candleford. Alf is finding it hard to commit to Minnie.

    Duration: 08:19

  • The Brown’s New Baby

    The Browns become very attached to the dog. Also, Dorcas explains why she doesn’t get along with Mr Blakestone, the postmaster in Inglestone, and the consequences this might have for the Post Office.

    Duration: 06:39

  • Fisher’s Proposal

    Fisher relays an unwelcome message from Mr Blakestone to Dorcas. Later, Fisher tells Laura the lengths he will go to in order to be with her.

    Duration: 08:56

  • Dorcas Fights Back

    Dorcas decides to take on Blakestone, but first she needs the backing of her staff. Thomas mounts an understated campaign to find the dog’s owner.

    Duration: 06:32

  • Lark Rise and Candleford Unite

    Twister gives Alf some advice on matters of the heart. Meanwhile, Laura and Daniel rally the residents of Lark Rise to help Dorcas. The owner of the dog comes forward.

    Duration: 08:29

  • A Visitor from London

    Laura realises she knows who she wants to be with. Who will be disappointed, Daniel or Fisher? Alf decides it’s time to tell Minnie how he really feels.

    Duration: 11:20

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorSue Tully
Daniel ParishBen Aldridge
Queenie TurrillLinda Bassett
MinnieRuby Bentall
Emma TimminsClaudie Blakley
Cordelia-AmeliaCassie
Alf ArlessJohn Dagleish
SydneyEdward Darnell-Hayes
Frank TimminsFergus Drysdale
Laura TimminsOlivia Hallinan
Thomas BrownMark Heap
Twister TurrillKarl Johnson
Edmund TimminsThomas Rhys Jones
Adult LauraSarah Lancashire
Margaret BrownSandy McDade
Fisher BloomMatthew McNulty
Sally ArlessSophie Miles
Ethel TimminsMartha Murdoch
Dorcas LaneJulia Sawalha
Baby PatienceCaitlin Smith
Lizzie ArlessHope Yeomans
Pearl PrattMatilda Ziegler
ProducerAnn Tricklebank
WriterBill Gallagher

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