Ken Riddington
Director
A Horseman Riding By (1978)
Miniseries
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 scrap-yard business. He soon becomes a much-respected "Squire" who is determined to treat all his tenant farmers fairly, unlike his predecessor.
Released Sept. 24, 1978
Episode 60 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.devonshire-england, imdb.based-on-novel
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Sept. 24, 1978, midnight
S1E2 - 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, midnight
S1E3 - 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, midnight
S1E4 - 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, midnight
S1E5 - 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, midnight
S1E6 - 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, midnight
S1E7 - 1914: The Last Hot Summer
Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
Nov. 5, 1978, midnight
S1E8 - 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, midnight
S1E9 - 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, midnight
S1E10 - 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, midnight
S1E11 - 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, midnight
S1E12 - 1918: The Service
Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
Dec. 10, 1978, midnight
S1E13 - 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, midnight
BBC One
60 min/ep
780 min
Sept. 24, 1978
Dec. 17, 1978, midnight
Ended
NR
Action
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