The three lead actors in Lark Rise to Candleford are Olivia Hallinan as Laura Timmins, Julia Sawalha as Dorcas Lane, and Brendan Coyle as Robert Timmins.
Main cast
- Laura TimminsOlivia HallinanMain
- Dorcas LaneJulia SawalhaMain
- Robert TimminsBrendan CoyleMain
- Emma TimminsClaudie BlakleyMain
- Queenie TurrillLinda BassettMain
- Thomas BrownMark HeapMain
- Minnie MoxleyRuby BentallMain
- Alf ArlessJohn DagleishMain
Supporting cast
- Sir Timothy MidwinterBernard Hepton1Supp
- Margaret EllisonMatilda Ziegler1–2Supp
- John ShepherdJohn Woodvine1Supp
- Zillah LaceyCatherine Bailey1Supp
- The DowagerDawn Hope2–4Supp
- Phillip WhiteStephen Chance2–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Spencer TimminsMatt Bonner2Guest
- Lady AdelaideVictoria Hamilton3Guest
- Reverend MayhewJohn Flanagan1Guest
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About this cast
Set in the late 19th century, Lark Rise to Candleford follows the lives of rural folk in the Oxfordshire hamlet of Lark Rise and the neighbouring market town of Candleford. The series centres on Laura Timmins, a young woman who moves from Lark Rise to work at the post office run by Dorcas Lane, exploring themes of progress, community, and love.
FAQs
Who plays Laura Timmins in Lark Rise to Candleford?
Olivia Hallinan plays Laura Timmins.
Who plays Dorcas Lane in Lark Rise to Candleford?
Julia Sawalha plays Dorcas Lane.
Who plays Robert Timmins in Lark Rise to Candleford?
Brendan Coyle plays Robert Timmins.
How many seasons of Lark Rise to Candleford are there?
There are 4 seasons, aired from 2008 to 2011.
Is Lark Rise to Candleford based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the trilogy of novels by Flora Thompson, published in 1939.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026