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Lark Rise to Candleford

2008·Show
40Episodes in4Seasons·TV-PG
83
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Big heart, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Set in the small hamlet of Lark Rise and the wealthier neighbouring market town, Candleford, the series chronicles the daily lives of farm-workers, craftsmen and gentry at the end of the 19th Century. Lark Rise to Candleford is a love letter to a vanished corner of rural England and a heart-warming drama series teeming with wit, wisdom and romance.
Historical Rural DramaVictorian Era NostalgiaClass Divide ExplorationHeartwarming Community LifeGentle Character StudyPastoral BeautySlow-Paced NarrativeRomantic SubplotsCultural Heritage

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Where can I stream Lark Rise to Candleford legally?

Lark Rise to Candleford is included with a subscription to Peacock, BritBox, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on BYUtv, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lark Rise to Candleford worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lark Rise to Candleford rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Lark Rise to Candleford have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 40 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Lark Rise to Candleford air?

It ran from 2008 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Lark Rise to Candleford in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Lark Rise to Candleford?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lark Rise to Candleford in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lark Rise to Candleford use?

Pragmatic AdaptationForeshadowingFridge HorrorChickificationParental AbandonmentCall-BackAbusive ParentsPut on a BusVictorian Novel DiseaseIntrepid ReporterBittersweet EndingHypocritical Humourand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Lark Rise to Candleford, including Pragmatic Adaptation, Foreshadowing, Fridge Horror.