The Adventures of Black Beauty
The Adventures of Black Beauty

The Adventures of Black Beauty

The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series broadcast on ITV1. Produced by London Weekend Television, the 52-episode series was inspired by Anna Sewell's novel but featured new characters, including Dr James Gordon and his children, who, in 19th century rural England, take in the horse Black Beauty.

The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series broadcast on ITV1. Produced by London Weekend Television, the 52-episode series was inspired by Anna Sewell's novel but featured new characters, including Dr James Gordon and his children, who, in 19th century rural England, take in the horse Black Beauty.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Fugitive

Dr James Gordon and his two children Vicky and Kevin move from London to the country. On the first day, Vicky brings hom

EP 2

The Hostage

An escaped convict holds Kevin and Black Beauty hostage, and forces Vicky to get food and clothes so he can complete his

EP 3

The Pit Pony

A young miner steals a pony sold for slaughter and with Vicky's helps hide it at home. The owner soon tracks them down a

EP 4

The Horse Thieves

Vicky, Kevin and Black Beauty encounter two workmen who decide that stealing the horse is a means to a better life. Wher

EP 5

Runaway

While riding Beauty, Vicky and Kevin encounter a threatening recluse at the Abbott farm. Despite being warned to stay aw

EP 6

Warhorse

Gordon and Vicky rescue a former army horse whose end seems near. New neighbour Robbie, sheltered by his grandmother, be

EP 7

The Horsemen

Beauty is at risk from a spoiled young woman used to getting everything that she wants. In order to save Beauty, Vicky e

EP 8

The Duel

Vicky discovers a young man wounded in a duel. She takes him home but the family is soon caught up in a dangerous and tr

EP 9

The Viking Helmet: Part 1

Kevin and Robbie find an old helmet with a wing and lose the wing on the way home. An archaeologist from a nearby dig di

EP 10

The Viking Helmet: Part 2

The thief escapes custody and heads back to the excavation site in search of the missing gold wing. Robbie, believing he

EP 11

Day of Reckoning

Beauty starts showing unusual behaviour and Gordon suspects rabies. After Beauty attacks two men—including the new con

EP 12

Man Trap

New gamekeeper Ted Hewitt sets out snares and traps on Lord Eddington's estate to protect game and catch poachers. This

EP 13

Clown on Horseback

Kevin and Robbie befriend an unfunny clown named Andy, while Vicky tries to help Dan tame Mr Collin's horse Thunder. It

EP 14

Three Lock to Fortune

Vicky's friend Colin returns from school and informs her that his grandfather's estate is to be auctioned. The kids lear

EP 15

Recruiting Sergeant

Vicky discovers young Tom Honeywell hiding in the church cemetery, on the run after deserting the army. The local recrui

EP 16

The Debt

Amy's nephew steals Beauty after she refuses to give him £50 to get out of debt to a nefarious bookie. To rescue Beauty

EP 17

The Horse Healer

A vagabond natural healer is on the run from several people who hold him responsible for regrettable outcomes. Vicky and

EP 18

The Witch

While riding Beauty, Vicky meets an old woman, who many in town think is a witch. After she scares Kevin when he tries t

EP 19

The Ponies

Gordon has his hands full with a typhoid outbreak, but the children are concerned with an illness claiming Mr Garner's p

EP 20

The Ruffians

When Gordon interrupts a robbery, hooligans take first him, than Vicky captive. Needing his medical skills for one of th

EP 21

Two of a Kind

Vicky and Kevin encounter siblings on the run from authorities, claiming to be orphans. A reformatory is missing two chi

EP 22

Foul Play

When neighbour Lady Faulkner discovers her racing horses are being drugged, their curiosity gets the best of them. After

EP 23

Sailor on a Horse

A secretive man moves into an abandoned cottage which engages Vicky and Albert's curiosity. Seemingly unrelated, the lan

EP 24

Wild Justice

Gordon is arrested for a cottage burning that belonged to Mr Skinner after he criticised its condition. Vicky, Albert, a

EP 25

The Barge

Vicky and Beauty befriend Maggie, an older woman living on the river whose son is just out of prison. A series of valuab

EP 26

Father and Son

The arrival of entertainers in the village draw the Gordons and Albert into a custody battle. Mr Groat is keeping his so

EP 1

A Member of the Family: Part 1

Jenny returns from school and immediately angers the new neighor Armstrong by spoiling his fox hunt. A scruffy waif call

EP 2

A Member of the Family: Part 2

Ned's behavior creates tension in the Gordon household and when items start disappearing, he is suspected. An older man

EP 3

The Outcast

Ned is caught in a lie by Dr. Gordon and decides to run away, encountering a drifter mistreating a circus pony. After Ne

EP 4

Good Neighbours

Briggs and his family are being evicted from one of the squire's cottages after his wife becomes ill. Dr. Gordon and his

EP 5

Mission of Mercy

Ned ignores Dr. Gordon's warning about keeping Jonah the pony away from yew leaves, which could poison him. When Jonah d

EP 6

Battle of Wills

After breaking his leg, Dr Gordon has to enlist the assistance of a new young doctor to carry on his duties. However, th

EP 7

The Medicine Man

Mr. Joskins is selling quack remedies and Dr. Gordon intervenes after they make several of his patients ill. To get reve

EP 8

Out of the Night

While coming home late evening, Jenny and Ned catch glimpses of a mysterious figure in the shadows. Squire Armstrong aga

EP 9

Panic

During a storm Squire Armstrong believes he was attacked by Black Beauty and promises if it happens again, Beauty will b

EP 10

The Challenge

Charles Armstrong, the squire's nephew, arrives for a visit and soon quarrels with Albert and Ned. The boys are warned a

EP 11

Pocket Money

There's been a drought causing a shortage of oats for Black Beauty. Ned works at the squire's stable to earn money for A

EP 12

The Quarry

Dr. Gordon and Black Beauty head to the quarry after a blast goes wrong and men are injured. Lawson is fired by the squi

EP 13

Secret of Fear

Mr. Duncan, an old acquaintance of Dr. Gordon, asks for a letter of recommendation and is refused. Duncan vows revenge a

EP 14

Lost: Part 1

Simey returns, seeking retribution on the Gordons for his time in prison. With his cohort Brit, they trick Ned, taking h

EP 15

Lost: Part 2

Ned returns to the Gordons, having escaped from his abduction, but the constable doubts his story. Simey sells Beauty to

EP 16

Lost Goddess

Squire Armstrong inherited a religious Indian idol from his grandfather and is outraged when it's stolen. Rana, a visito

EP 17

Where's Jonah?

Ned spends his time playing circus with Jonah instead of doing chores, angering Dr. Gordon. Ned decides to run away when

EP 18

The Horse Breaker

Albert takes Black Beauty for a run against Dr. Gordon's wishes and he forbids Kevin and Albert from riding the horse wi

EP 19

A Long Hard Run

T. Otis Waygood and Dolly arrive in the village and Dolly, over Jenny's objections, borrows Beauty for a fast gallop. Th

EP 20

Goodbye Beauty

Paperwork is discovered revealing Black Beauty doesn't belong to the Gordons. The lawyer Crevache refuses to listen to r

EP 21

The Escape

There are new inhabitants in the Eglinton manor with Kevin and Albert coming upon a young Cecily running away from her u

EP 22

A Ribbon for Beauty

Ned is spending time with George downing trees while Jenny is excited about a party invite from Frances Bazely. Dr. Gord

EP 23

The Last Charge

Kevin and Albert enjoy listening to the tales of Corporal Donovan, who claims to have been in the Light Brigade but Albe

EP 24

Race against Time

Dr. Gordon and a syndicate of farmers plan to buy Parsons field as a refuge for old horses, but Kevin and Albert stumble

EP 25

Game of Chance

Dr. Gordon and Amy visit London for the day leaving Jenny to look after the things. The boys however have other ideas ab

EP 26

The Last Roundup

Mr. Coomb's dog is injured in one of the squire's traps and the older man doesn't know how he will watch his sheep. Dr.

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