Daniel plans a rematch against a neighbouring cricket team who he believes cheated during its previous game. However, the Candleford side looks set for another defeat as most of the regular players are away and any potential replacements are novices – until Daniel’s discovery of a talented batswoman prompts him to try to find a way round the rules. Meanwhile, Gabriel finds himself in a confrontation with Dorcas. source:LocateTv.com
Queenie wins a pig when the fair comes to town – but Twister becomes jealous of how well she treats the beast, and decides to sell it off behind her back. Meanwhile, Minnie suspects Alf of cheating in a shin-kicking contest, Dorcas discovers Gabriel is a far from ideal house guest, and Thomas finds defending Margaret’s honour is far harder than he had imagined.source:LocateTv.com
The newspaper launches a poetry competition, prompting several of the locals to put pen to paper – but the contest takes a sour turn when jealous Ruby spreads malicious rumours about Laura and Daniel. Meanwhile, Dorcas agonises over whether to tell Gabriel a heartbreaking secret about his late wife, and Queenie becomes despondent about the dwindling demand for her lace. source:LocateTv.com
Former foundry owner Gabriel Cochrane (Holby Blue’s Richard Harrington) arrives in Candleford a broken man, having lost his wife, business and fortune. The residents take pity on the newcomer, and Dorcas offers him a home and a job – but discovers he is nursing a dangerous grudge that could ruin his chances of getting back on his feet again. Meanwhile, Emma receives some good news that could enable her to clear her debts, and Ruby returns to find Daniel has made himself a little too comfortable at home.source:LocateTv.com
