Sees the arrival of a dashing and elegant stranger in Candleford. Rich, enterprising, worldly and without a wife, James Dowland is a successful businessman with a string of London hotels and has come to transform Candleford and bring it new prosperity. But not everyone welcomes his entrepreneurial efforts and it isn't long before he is sparring with the spirited yet suddenly flustered Dorcas.

Subtitle from container. Based on the novels by Flora Thompson. Devised by Bill Gallagher. Originally broadcast on BBC television as individual episodes during the 2008-2009 season. Contains all 12 episodes from the second season. Special features: Lark Rise to Candleford at Christmas (75 min. special); Bill's story; "The importance of family" featurette; "Poverty & change" featurette; "The role of independent women" featurette; "Love & romance" featurette; "Costumes & corsets" featurette; "Sets, props & the elements" featurette.

disc one: Episodes 1-3 -- disc two: Episodes 4-6 -- disc three: Episodes 7-9 -- disc four: Episodes 10-12.