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BBC period drama hailed 'perfect watching' as fans say it's 'better than Call The Midwife'
The beloved show boasts a star studded cast and is now available to stream on Amazon.
A popular period drama named Lark Rise to Candleford has received rave reviews from fans of the show, which has been compared to the hit BBC medical drama Call the Midwife. The programme is set in 19th-century Oxfordshire and follows the story of a young girl who moves to a local market town in the county and starts an apprenticeship as a postmistress.
It is an on screen adaptation of Flora Thompson's memoir of her Oxfordshire childhood, set in the small hamlet of Lark Rise and the wealthier neighbouring market town Candleford. Lark Rise to Candleford boasts various well-known British actors in its cast.
The stars include Linda Bassett, who played Nurse Phyllis Crane in Call the Midwife and Victoria Hamilton, who has starred in multiple period dramas including The Crown and Victoria and Albert. Lark Rise to Candleford was broadcasted on the BBC between 2008 and 2011 and all four seasons are now available to stream on Amazon Prime video and Apple TV.
The series, which has a total of 40 episodes, has an impressive 8.2 rating on IMDb across its four seasons with fans hailing it as "perfect" viewing, the Express reports.
One particularly impressed viewer penned on the platform:"After Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre and this winter's Cranford, I thought that the BBC couldn't do any better: that it had reached its peak. Boy, was I wrong.
"I was apprehensive about watching Lark Rise because of this, but those doubts were removed immediately as I fell in love with all the characters, especially Julia Sawalha, who surpasses herself, obviously moving away from her most famous role as Lydia Bennett in Pride and Prejudice, and she does so delightfully."
Another chimed in: "I discovered this delightful little show during one of my many inpatient vacations in the hospital when I was struggling with End Stage Kidney Disease.
"It truly was one of the things that helped me through the worst times..."
A third enthusiastic viewer added: "This is one of the best series I've ever seen on BBC. I was gorged on watching all 40 episodes on BritBox, which I just adore.
"The series is very well filmed, with fantastic actors and actresses."
Another fan, who gave the show top marks, remarked: "This is the best of the best costume dramas, and perhaps the best BBC production!!!!
"The acting, the set, the costumes, the story line, and lessons learned about dealing with life/people issues in a fun yet serious fashion."
However, it is not the only popular period drama which is currently available to stream on Amazon.
Viewers are also raving about an 'incredible' six-part period drama series, which was written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.
The programme, Belgravia, is set in the 19th century and takes its initial bow at an event that is engraved in history - the Duchess of Richmond's ball of June 1815, a notable affair just days before the Battle of Waterloo.
Centring on the intrigues of the Trenchard and Bellasis families, the series dives headfirst into familiar territory for devotees of period drama, complete with clandestine scandals, high-society relationships, and the intricate dance of class politics.
