February 22, 2010
Pearl is in a state of panic, as the period drama based on Flora Thompson’s novels continues. She’s received a dressmaking commission from Lady Whiteleaf which could save her ailing business, but without Ruby there is no way she can do the work in time. That is, until Enid, a seamstress looking for a position, arrives in Candleford. Her needlework is exquisite and Pearl’s prayers seem to have been answered.
In the post office, Dorcas is excitedly showing off her brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen range, with which she plans to cook a sumptuous Michaelmas feast. But when the range keeps mysteriously breaking down, Dorcas loses her customary cool. She becomes determined to master its secrets if it’s the last thing she does.
As Pearl and Enid work, the two women forge a touching friendship. Pearl feels free to be herself with Enid and share confidences about her life, while Enid is in awe of Pearl’s independence and strength of character. Enid seems completely at home in Candleford, a place where she feels women can be their own masters. But Dorcas is troubled by the speed of Pearl’s attachment to her new friend, and worries that all is not what it seems with Enid.
When the first part of Enid and Pearl’s dressmaking commission meets with the approval of Lady Whiteleaf and they are invited for dinner, Pearl is euphoric. They excitedly plan their outfits, but Pearl’s joy turns to shock and outrage when Enid turns up wearing trousers! Enid tries to recruit Pearl to her cause – to free women from the confines of their restrictive clothing – but a mortified Pearl throws her out of the shop.
When Pearl discovers that Enid is, in fact, a runaway wife and that her husband is offering a reward for her return, her sense of betrayal and humiliation is complete. Enid tells the women of Candleford the story of her stifling marriage and thwarted ambitions, while Pearl storms off to Inglestone to inform Enid’s husband of her whereabouts.
But when Pearl encounters Thomas, Daniel and Sydney on the road, she pauses to reflect on her actions, and begins to regret her rejection of Enid. Just then, the seamstress herself turns up and tells Pearl a few home truths about her behaviour, and how it isolates her from her neighbours. But will Pearl be able to forgive Enid, and learn how to be a true friend?
Matilda Ziegler plays Pearl, Hattie Morahan plays Enid, Julia Sawalha plays Dorcas, Mark Heap plays Thomas, Ben Aldridge plays Daniel and Edward Darnell-Hayes plays Sydney.
Lark Rise To Candleford is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC’s High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
22 responses to "Lark Rise To Candleford – Series 3 – Episode 8"
I’m looking forward to seeing Dorcas really lose her cool! LOL!
me to!LOL=)
Fourth series of Lark Rise has been commissioned according to posting at: http://www.johnowensmith.co.uk/flora/
It says: Fourth Series — six episodes commissioned to be filmed May/June 2010 for transmission in 2011 [source Bill Gallagher]
whoopppiieeee:D:D thank you jennie you have mad my day!!!!
OMG i am so happy to hear that there will be a 4th series!!! thank you so much jennie for the news!!!
Jennie, thank you for the awesome news about a series 4 in the works!!!! That really made my day!! =)
please keep us posted jennie if there are any updates:):)!!!!!!!!!
Only 6 episodes next series?!? How sad!!
Whoopee! a fourth series! i always read previews for the next few episodes at : http://www.lastbroadcast.co.uk/tv/spoilers/v/10190-lark-rise-to-candleford-series-3-episode-guide.html
if you read it you know what i mean by – ‘i’m not sure whether i want to watch epidode 10 or not!’
hey annie i ahve read them , i know what you mean, i dont know which one laura will go for, it could become very interesting!!
i personally prefer daniel- but thats just my opinion
i also perfer daniel he just seems nicer in a weird way!
Oh my god, Im SOOO excited Fisher is coming back. My sister in law and I were only saying yesterday how sad we were that they didnt work out. He was so nice under all the cockyness!!
Anyone know where I can find Season 2 Episode 7 to watch online? I have searched high and low and Im lost! Im trying to rewatch them all because Im laid up with a sprained ankle!
I’m really looking forward to Lark Rise!! Getting excited now! 10 minutes to go!!
For anyone who watched Sense and Sensibility, Hattie Morahan played Elinor, and she plays Enid in this episode of Lark Rise.
I really have no idea where BBC will take the Daniel/Fisher storyline!! I think Laura will realize who she really loves and tell the other one. I think she’ll choose Daniel — he’s better able to keep up with his job and Laura, but Fisher loves his job so much, and there is limit to how many clocks can be done near to Laura. However, he might have gone away and decided on a new job!!
Who do you all plump for??? Daniel or Fisher…….or maybe some of you are still hoping for Philip!! I think that was a teenage crush though. I don’t think he really loved Laura.
Thus ends my long commentry!! Enjoy Lark Rise to Candleford, Episode 8!
DANIEL ALL THE WAY!!!!! (personally—- he’s sooo good looking!) i didn’t watch the first series because i was a bit young/stupid (i’m 12 now
) but i’m guessing philip was another of Lauras boyfriends? cant wait for episode 9,10,11,12,series 4,episode 1,2,3,4…… you get the picture- i’m a LrTCf freak. it’s almost all i talk about at school, to the extent that my friend alexandra goes: “Shut up Anna!!” i LOVE lrtcf!!!! (you’d never have guessed!)
Anna aka Annie xx
thats interesting about hatty morahan, love austen books (P&P ROCKS) i play the piano music from the keira knightly version
piano is my destiny *dreamy look in eye*
i’ll shut up now
I thought that episode was very good. I like that Pearl has started to let her hair down a bit.. I still havent had any luck findind Series 2 Episode 7 so if anyone has any wisdom let me know please!
Roisin, I have been told that you can go to YouTube and search LarkRisetoCandleford1 to find episodes. The person uploading the show will have Series 2 episode 7 uploaded as well as up to Series 3 episode 4. Or do you mean series 3 episode 7?
You may be able to find all the episodes on the BBC website via their iPlayer if you live in Britain. Not sure if they still have series 2 up on the site.
amy personally i am with you,, i think that laura should choose daniel as he would be more suited to a life in candleford and he has already set his work up there. haha annie this site is filled with people who like you absolutely love Lark rise to Candleford!!!:):) its the best thing on tv!! yes i thought episode 8 was quite funny especially minnie, she makes me laugh!!
i love minnie too! i think ruby bentall is really pretty, as is olivia hallinan
cant wait for next sunday
Anna xx
Hi everyone- I’m new to this site, but I am a HUGE fan of LRTC! i Love the third series, and am definitely looking forward to a fourth series! By the way, Minnie is one of my favourite charcters too!
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