Episode 6
Costume drama. Daniel starts a newspaper campaign against Peg Leg's lack of a war pension, but Emma learns that he is not all he seems, which threatens to destroy Daniel's venture.
Daniel has opened a newspaper in Candleford and is on the look out for a big story. So when old Peg Leg, a Crimean war veteran, arrives for his annual visit to the Timmins', and Daniel learns he has received no war pension, he starts a newspaper campaign against this injustice.
But just as Peg Leg's plight looks set to become a national cause celebre, Emma learns that he is not all he seems, a discovery that threatens to break hearts and destroy Daniel's new venture.
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Peg Leg's Lost Leg
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Minnie Decides to Persist
Duration: 01:20
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The Candleford Chronicle
Daniel prepares the first edition of The Candleford Chronicle but he’s yet to find his lead story. In Lark Rise, war veteran, Peg Leg makes his annual visit.
Duration: 05:51
Peg Leg’s Story
Robert questions Daniel’s interest in Peg Leg. Thomas decides that he must distinguish himself.
Duration: 06:41
Robert and Daniel United
Daniel asks Laura to persuade Peg Leg to stay in Lark Rise so that he can write his story. Robert is won over to the cause.
Duration: 07:32
Daniel’s Gift
Daniel has a special gift for Laura, but she finds she can’t accept it. Thomas tries to set himself apart from the masses.
Duration: 06:39
First Edition
Daniel’s article is published with much success but Peg Leg seems to be unmoved. Minnie decides to make a grand gesture.
Duration: 08:10
Emma’s Discovery
Emma discovers that Peg Leg is not all he seems, but will it affect Daniel’s campaign? Dorcas discovers Thomas’s initiative and she isn’t impressed.
Duration: 06:37
Peg Leg’s Secret is Out
Daniel, Robert and Emma can’t decide what to do about Peg Leg but Dorcas has a suggestion. Margaret makes Thomas see that the world is a better place with him in it.
Duration: 08:37
Peg Leg’s Cry for Help
Dorcas gets to the bottom of Laura’s reluctance to accept Daniel’s gift. Peg Leg finds it hard to accept help and Emma must accept that she did her best.
Duration: 09:00
Credits
Role Contributor Peg Leg/Arthur Myhill Ronald Pickup Emma Timmins Claudie Blakley Robert Timmins Brendan Coyle Daniel Parish Ben Aldridge Minnie Ruby Bentall Alf Arless John Dagleish Sydney Edward Darnell-Hayes Frank Timmins Fergus Drysdale Laura Timmins Olivia Hallinan Thomas Brown Mark Heap Twister Turrill Karl Johnson Edmund Timmins Thomas Rhys Jones Adult Laura Sarah Lancashire Margaret Brown Sandy McDade Sally Arless Sophie Miles Ethel Timmins Martha Murdoch Dorcas Lane Julia Sawalha Baby Patience Caitlin Smith Baby Annie Fionnula Tambling-Goggin Lizzie Arless Hope Yeomans Producer Ann Tricklebank Director Sue Tully Writer Bill Gallagher Related Content
