Viewers hail Lark Rise to Candleford as flawless masterpiece

According to major media reports, the show's cancellation in 2011 sparked fan campaigns and complaints to the BBC. BBC One controller Danny Cohen said at the time, "Lark Rise to Candleford has been a truly wonderful part of the BBC One schedule... " The exact reasons for cancellation and viewership figures remain undisclosed.

According to multiple reports, the series is currently available on BBC iPlayer and has gained renewed acclaim. According to Daily Express - Showbiz, viewers have described it as a 'flawless masterpiece' and compared it to Downton Abbey, but found it 'much more realistic' and said it 'captures more of the reality of what life was like' for common people in that era.

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The article describing the show's reception as hailed by viewers.

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The article describing the show as a wonderful period drama.

much more realistic
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Viewers comparing the show to Downton Abbey and finding it more realistic.

captures more of the reality of what life was like
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Viewers saying the show captures more of the reality of life for common man in that era.

Lark Rise to Candleford has been a truly wonderful part of the BBC One schedule and we are incredibly grateful to writer Bill Gallagher and the team. But we feel the time is right to make room for new dramas which we hope will be taken to the nation's hearts in the same way.
Danny Cohen, BBC One controller
Announcement regarding the cancellation of the show.