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.

• Olivia Hallinan
• Julia Sawalha
• Claudie Blakley
• Brendan Coyle
• Ruby Bentall
• John Dagleish
• Mark Heap
• Dawn French