Set at the end of the 19th century, season 4 sees newcomer Gabriel Cochrane arrive in Candleford with a vendetta against the evil banker Steerforth, who he feels has tricked him into losing his business. Elsewhere, Dorcas makes an ill-judged intervention, Minnie becomes worried that Alfie might fall out of love with her and Emma is left in a precarious financial position.
January 16, 2011
The folks of Lark Rise and Candleford are thrown into a frenzy of creative writing.

Episode 3
Episode 3
January 23, 2011
Thomas is euphoric when he lands the job of organising the church bazaar.

Episode 4
Episode 4
January 30, 2011
The locals celebrate the arrival of the fair, while Dorcas struggles to cope with Gabriel.

Episode 5
Episode 5
February 6, 2011
Daniel plans a cricket match, but has trouble putting the team together.

Episode 6
Episode 6
February 13, 2011
Caroline returns to Lark Rise and Gabriel finally completes his invention.