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A Horseman Riding By
A Horseman Riding By

A Horseman Riding By

7.0
1978 – 19781 Seasons · 13 EpisodesEnded
DramaWar & Politics

Overview

A Horseman Riding By is a 13-part BBC television serial produced by Ken Riddington, and adapted by Arden Winch, Alexander Baron, and John Wiles from R.F. Delderfield's 1966-68 historical novel series of the same name. Having been invalided out of the Boer War, Paul Craddock buys Shallowford, a manor house and estate in Devon, with money from his late father's scrapyard business. He soon becomes a much-respected 'Squire' determined to treat all his tenant farmers fairly, unlike his predecessor.

Network: BBC One

Episodes

Season 1
S1E1

Episode 1 · 60m

1902: Valley for Sale

Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.

Sep 24, 1978

S1E2

Episode 2 · 60m

1902: The Party

Paul has achieved his aim - Shallowford House is his. Now he must learn his job of being squire. John Rudd is a help and so, in different ways, are Claire Derwent and Grace Lovell.

Oct 1, 1978

S1E3

Episode 3 · 60m

1903: An Outbreak of Romance

Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.

Oct 8, 1978

S1E4

Episode 4 · 60m

1905: A Birth and a Death

When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.

Oct 15, 1978

S1E5

Episode 5 · 60m

1905: The Storm

The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.

Oct 22, 1978

S1E6

Episode 6 · 60m

1905: The Hollow Victory

With Grace gone, Claire becomes indispensable to Paul and when Smut Potter plays a dangerous game, Claire is there to help. Lloyd George speaks in the valley.

Oct 29, 1978

S1E7

Episode 7 · 60m

1914: The Last Hot Summer

Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.

Nov 5, 1978

S1E8

Episode 8 · 60m

1914: Call to Arms

The Great War hits the valley. Will Codsall is the first man to be called up. The war fever spreads quickly, taking everyone in its wake even John Rudd.

Nov 12, 1978

S1E9

Episode 9 · 60m

1915: Death of a Hero

Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.

Nov 19, 1978

S1E10

Episode 10 · 60m

1916: The Profiteers

The valley has its first conscientious objector and most of the locals don't approve. Sydney Codsall, now a solicitor, visits Paul and tries to involve him in a dubious deal.

Nov 26, 1978

S1E11

Episode 11 · 60m

1917: The Bad Season

Paul has joined up. Shallowford is now a convalescent home and very crowded. John Rudd suggests that Claire should move out. Elinor Codsall has a German POW to help.

Dec 3, 1978

S1E12

Episode 12 · 60m

1918: The Service

Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.

Dec 10, 1978

S1E13

Episode 13 · 60m

1919: The Old and the New

With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.

Dec 17, 1978

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