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A Horseman Riding By

A Horseman Riding By

1978 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 7.0 Drama War & Politics

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

1902: Valley for Sale

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

EP 2

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

EP 3

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

EP 4

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.

EP 5

1905: The Storm

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

EP 6

1905: The Hollow Victory

With Grace gone, Claire becomes indispensable to Paul and when Smut Potter plays a dangerous game, Claire is there to he

EP 7

1914: The Last Hot Summer

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

EP 8

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 ever

EP 9

1915: Death of a Hero

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

EP 10

1916: The Profiteers

The valley has its first conscientious objector and most of the locals don't approve. Sydney Codsall, now a solicitor, v

EP 11

1917: The Bad Season

Paul has joined up. Shallowford is now a convalescent home and very crowded. John Rudd suggests that Claire should move

EP 12

1918: The Service

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

EP 13

1919: The Old and the New

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

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