Lark Rise To Candleford Episode 8, series 2

Feb 12, 2009 Author: admin | Filed under: Episodes, Profile

Sunday 15 February

8.00-9.00pm BBC ONE

James (Jason Merrells) is in a spin when a

woman from London arrives in Candleford

The arrival in Candleford of a well-to-do woman from London throws James Dowland into something of a spin, as BBC One’s adaptation of Flora Thompson’s childhood memoirs continues. It seems that the life he has lived since he left Lark Rise has not been as straightforward as he has so far portrayed, and some extraordinary revelations about his past threaten the very fabric of his trusting relationship with Dorcas.

When Emma’s father comes to Lark Rise, meanwhile, he stirs up emotions throughout the hamlet. The prospect of him remaining in the End House, however, does not go down well with Robert. And Old Edmund’s fondness for Queenie causes quite a rivalry between him and Twister, and a long-kept secret about Queenie and Twister’s relationship is revealed.

Jason Merrells plays James Dowland, Julia Sawalha plays Dorcas Lane, Claudie Blakley plays Emma Timmins, Brendan Coyle plays Robert Timmins, Paul Freeman plays Old Edmund, Linda Bassett plays Queenie Turrill and Karl Johnson plays Twister Turrill.

37 Responses for "Lark Rise To Candleford Episode 8, series 2"

MissRose January 30th, 2009 at 11:47 am 1

Yep, am truly confused!

Is this one episode no. 8? Then where is episode no.7? Don’t worry it’s probaly just me…
Lexy February 12th, 2009 at 6:06 pm 2

I’m afraid it’s just you MissRose – this episode will be Episode 8 (and there’s only 10 in the series arghhh what are we going to do in 3 week’s time when it’s finished?!!). I am very intruiged as to who this woman is that’s coming – Oh how I hope that it’s not an old flame… I am so incredibly desperate for him & Dorcas to get together!
Nadine February 13th, 2009 at 8:16 am 3

Wow, that sounds like there will be a lot past/dark secrects revealed next sunday….
poor James not even one whole episode for him to be happy in love with Dorcas. I am still hoping for a kiss between them though!!! even if its just a quick shy one, before their not ot even started relationship crumbles again.
There was already this magic moment between them…if only the fireworks hadn’t interrupted the two (sigh).
OMG Lexy, your right the show is close to the end=(
@Miss Rose: since the x-mas special was counted as episode 1 (of the 2nd series) and there will be 10 ‘regluar’ episodes in the series, there are 4 episodes left. So last ep was no.7 (out of 10) but no.8 in the series…maybe that was your confusion?

Is it sunday yet?! =)
Nadine February 13th, 2009 at 12:23 pm 4

ups, now I was confused myself…. my last sentence should read the ‘coming episode’ not the last… =9
melanie February 15th, 2009 at 11:10 am 5

I cant wait to watch tonights episode, filming for series 3 starts in April, so in 2010, we have series 3 to look forward to, I dearly hope they keep on making new series of it, Lark rise is the most wonderful show to have ever been on tv.
Becky February 15th, 2009 at 12:25 pm 6

Hi

It is episode 8 of 11, there are 12 in total, this included the Christmas episode. Hope this helps. Really enjoy Sunday evenings watching Lark Rise. Easy viewing.
Hanna February 15th, 2009 at 1:38 pm 7

Great news about series 3! You just made my day! After all, Lark Rise to Candleford is my one weakness… (I know, that one was easy, but I couldn’t resist)
Gill February 15th, 2009 at 10:59 pm 8

does anyone know if tonights episode is repeated and when, I missed it and I am devastated
Bryony February 16th, 2009 at 12:09 am 9

Good news, Gill! The episode you missed is shown again, Tuesday, 2.45am…..so set your DVD/video recorder. I only know because I had to do the same thing last week; my (often dopey) hubby forgot to record it on the Sunday (a huge row ensued!!!) then I thought I’d catch it on iplayer, but this kept freezing (another huge row!) and then I discovered the early morning re-showing! Hoorah!!
Hope this helps!
Bryony.
steven February 16th, 2009 at 10:19 am 10

I love the show BUT where are the animals? Where are the cats and dogs? Twister would have had a lurcher wouldn’t he? We should be told.
Nadine February 16th, 2009 at 10:29 am 11

I was sooooo hoping for a 3rd Series!!!
That are truely great news ….does anybody know who many episodes it will contain?Wouldn’t it be great if there were more than just 10. I keep my fingers crossed! and maybe another feature length x-mas special would be sweet.
melanie February 16th, 2009 at 10:49 am 12

I know, I am hoping for another Christmas Special, or perhaps even a Midsummer special, that would be great!

There is no mention of the residents of Larkrise keeping pets in the book, the only animals they kept were fowls and pigs, I am re-reading the book again, this is the 3rd time in 6 month that I have read it, I just cant seem to get enough of Lark Rise.
I am going to re-read Still Glides The Stream by Flora Thompson after I have finished Lark Rise, I think that novel should be turned into a tv adaptation, then I shall re-read my Lark Rise cookery book, by Mary Norwak, and cook some of the food inspired by the Lark Rise To Candleford book.

Here is a link to the bbc website for Lark Rise.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/larkrise/
Lexy February 16th, 2009 at 12:43 pm 13

I loved the beginning of this episode. Have we EVER seen Dorcas looking quite so happy and carefree??!! But have we EVER seen Laura looking quite so heartbroken

I hated the middle of this episode – that mean and spiteful Celestia was so unpleasant and cruel and threatened to ruin everything the series has been building up to so far.

However it soon became clear that James truly did love Dorcas (although I’m sure that all us viewers knew that anyway!) and i adored what he did in order to gain her back… even though it didn’t work…. at first.

Then the end of the episode of course, gave us hope again. Yippee!

Although I am wondering what will become of James now he has given everything up. Do we think he’ll go back and live in Larkrise? Do we think that Dorcas will ever take him back?
Camilla February 16th, 2009 at 6:51 pm 14

Lark Rise to Candleford is a weakness of minee too
I really hope that Dorcas and James get together, fingers crossed they will! it’s obvious she likes me haha.
Great news about series 3!!
Camilla February 16th, 2009 at 6:51 pm 15

Sorry I meant him in the last comment XD lol :L
Hanna February 16th, 2009 at 7:12 pm 16

Oh, I think she’ll take him back… probably… Although, what WOULD series 3 be about if Dorcas has found herself a man? Anyway, if I’m honest, I kinda secretly still hope that Mr Delafield will come back out of nowhere and the stupid business with the Pratt sisters will be forgotten… But since that’s not going to happen I guess JD will do…
Lexy February 17th, 2009 at 8:45 am 17

Fair comment Hannah – I’ve been watching all of series 1 too (DVD wahoo) and although Mr Delafield was gorgeously seductive and really understood Dorcas, I personally don’t think he was a long-term suitor. More a passionate fling!
JD on the other hand, is long-term, husband material!! Or he’d better be!
Hanna February 17th, 2009 at 9:14 am 18

Good point Lexy, you’re probably right. Or as you said, he’d better be good husband material! Or I’ll give him a lesson! I’d go over there, in my jeans (yes you heard me right, I’d be wearing jeans – appaling), fire in my eyes and my hair not at all in order (since I’d come straight from the sofa watching Lark Rise, nobody’s hair is in order then, well not in the 21st century anyway). And I’d tell him one or ten true things, then he’d see!

Hm… it doesn’t strike me as a splendid plan actually… Thinking of the time difference and such, oh what a jet lag!
Nadine February 17th, 2009 at 10:37 am 19

oh gee, this can’t be healthy…I am getting more and more obsessed with this show!!! and I am so happy to read all your comments and see that I am not the only one out there
It was really wonderful to see Dorcas finally happy, it was like a weight was lifted from her shoulders, after all these years of repressed emotions.
This episode was also very well played, I was totally lost in the story while watching. I swear there were moments were I almost fergot to breathe :-0
The scene were James proposes to Dorcas (the first time on the street w/ no ring)…the way he looks at her…he is so in love!
I was very relived that Dorcas did not send him away in the end and there is still a chance for love- oh I couldn’t have stand it otherwise!
Also it was very nice touch by the writers to show James without cravat and jacket in the last scenes. That made him look all vunerable and human – no facade anymore. Well, the sight made my heart jump too and could have only been topped with a Darcy-like dip in the pool
Rachel February 17th, 2009 at 2:38 pm 20

I’m glad I found this forum, as you have given me the happy news about a third series!!!!! I, too, am utterly obsessed with Lark Rise. What a fantastic programme it is, the best thing on TV by a country mile haha!

It is criminal that Julia Sawalha hasn’t been given every award possible for her portrayal of Dorcas Lane!
lynda February 17th, 2009 at 6:10 pm 21

Lark Rise To Candleford is also my one weakness! I am over the moon to hear there will be a third series!!! I loved this episode, it was beautiful when James proposed to Dorcas (the first time) I felt my hart skip a beat!
Anni February 17th, 2009 at 6:49 pm 22

Hullu everybody, I am also very happy I found this website today!
To bad that there is no real forum here, it would be nice to have discussion theads instead of just posting comments. But still its very nice to see that there are so many people that love Lark Rise as much as I do!!
julie February 22nd, 2009 at 12:59 pm 23

Where does it say there is definately going to be a third seres of L TO C ?There is s lot of speculation but at the moment I haven’t seen or heard anythng for sure ? f you know can yo let me know please . Thanks
Hay February 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm 24

Hi Peeps, me new to this, but am a LRTC fan. I have to say i dont think James is man enough for Dorcas, they look so good together and i wish he would grow a spine, go round to that postoffice and tell her what he really feels, why telling her to hold her tongue and listen, as she is very good at giveing advice and just does listen when anyone trys to give her some!!!

To anyone who read the book – are they both in it?
ER February 23rd, 2009 at 7:50 pm 25

I agree Hay. All he has to do is go round and tell her what he feels, not give her a letter! Is there definately a 3 rd series
Badger March 1st, 2009 at 4:24 pm 26

Does the latest series of Larkrise follow the story as told in the book. The plots and characters all seem to have become a little unbelievable and melodramatic ! Why would anyone open a hotel in a a one horse town ? Why would anyone visit there ? Would an oprphan raised in a hamlet grow up to become an educated gent with a string of hotels in London ?
Ivor March 1st, 2009 at 5:33 pm 27

Yes and were there such people as itinerant Irish clock makers who forged their intricate mechanisms on the anvil of the village smithy !!
Lizzie March 1st, 2009 at 9:28 pm 28

I’m so glad i’ve found this! Afer watching this week’s episode of Larkrise I really wanted to see if Dorcas and James get together… I’ve never watched a programme so religiously! does anyone know if they do get together? Do they get together in the book?
Ivor March 2nd, 2009 at 7:59 pm 29

Does James exist in the book ?
amy March 9th, 2009 at 7:20 pm 30

I am obsessed!! LRTC is all I think about!! I have watched it sooo many times on bbc iplayer I can recit it! If dorcus and james don’t get it together I am gonna be devastated!! I think dorcus is being a fool – james is kind, funny, rich, not to mention drop dead gorgeous! Last nights episode has left me very emotional…..
jackie March 10th, 2009 at 8:50 pm 31

If james leave’s so do I. Larkrise just would’nt be the same without him.
Wendy March 14th, 2009 at 4:44 pm 32

I am so dissapointed I missed all of series 2. Does anybody know if they repeat the whole series?
Bee June 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm 33

OMG- i am SO pleased that there’s going to be a 3rd series! Love JD- Hope he and you know who will tie the knot!
Lliizzzziiee October 7th, 2009 at 7:39 pm 34

Does anyone know when series three starts? will it be around christmas? i cant wait so what does everyone want for christmas? xxx
sue clement November 13th, 2009 at 1:18 pm 35

This is one of the very few programmes that my 18 year old son and I NEVER missed. Fabulous. We loved it. Can,t wait for the next series. And for an 18 year old boy to love it is really saying something!!!! This is the BBC at it,s very best.
More please.
Ps don.t miss Victoria Wood,s Xmas special, including
Lark Pies to Cranchesterford!!! Will be hillarious I,m sure… It,s my one weakness !!
Samantha November 20th, 2009 at 11:05 pm 36

Why do people who clearly don’t like L to C bother coming on here and insulting it – if you don’t like it that much then don’t watch it! It’s as simple as that and you can leave the rest of us in peace! L to C is one of the only series on TV that shows people being part of a community and treating others with respect doesn’t make you weak! Many more series’ to come please!
a November 26th, 2009 at 9:02 pm 37

so.. when does the next series begin? i want it to be over christmas, like last year. please beeb, answer!