Her mother died when Liz was just two years old. Photograph: BBC, We have switched off comments on this old version of the site. Ruby left Candleford in order to pursue a romance with a suitor in Pontefract, but now that relationship has ended Ruby has returned to live at the Stores. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Meanwhile, the grind of making ends meet in Lark Rise proves too much for Robert and Emma Timmins, and Robert's reluctance to change grows stronger. In season one, he is unfortunately married. But problems arise when Emma asks him to live with them permanently. Its about human issues like learning to be: steadfast, honest, generous and caring to those you live near. Gabriel Cochrane, the once-wealthy owner of a large iron foundry arrives in Candleford. Well Done! When the Lark Rise school loses its teacher, Emma steps in and discovers a talent she never knew she had. A couple of other reviewers have complained about this series not being faithful to Flora Thompson's books - thank god for that, is all I can say. He is well loved by all who encounter him because, although firm, he is fair in his dealings with his tenants, and those brought before him in his role as justice of the peace. }}\"\n\t\t{{\/membership_required}}\n\t\tclass=\"wsite-menu-item\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t{{{title_html}}}\n\t<\/a>\n\t{{#has_children}}{{> navigation\/flyout\/list}}{{\/has_children}}\n<\/li>\n","navigation\/flyout\/list":"