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A Horseman Riding By

★7.0 1978 1 Season Ken Riddington TV-MA

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

1 season · 13 episodes

1902: Valley for Sale

Episode 01

1902: Valley for Sale

Sep 24, 1978 · 60 min

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

1902: The Party

Episode 02

1902: The Party

Oct 1, 1978 · 60 min

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.

1903: An Outbreak of Romance

Episode 03

1903: An Outbreak of Romance

Oct 8, 1978 · 60 min

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

1905: A Birth and a Death

Episode 04

1905: A Birth and a Death

Oct 15, 1978 · 60 min

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

1905: The Storm

Episode 05

1905: The Storm

Oct 22, 1978 · 60 min

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

1905: The Hollow Victory

Episode 06

1905: The Hollow Victory

Oct 29, 1978 · 60 min

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.

1914: The Last Hot Summer

Episode 07

1914: The Last Hot Summer

Nov 5, 1978 · 60 min

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

1914: Call to Arms

Episode 08

1914: Call to Arms

Nov 12, 1978 · 60 min

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.

1915: Death of a Hero

Episode 09

1915: Death of a Hero

Nov 19, 1978 · 60 min

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

1916: The Profiteers

Episode 10

1916: The Profiteers

Nov 26, 1978 · 60 min

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.

1917: The Bad Season

Episode 11

1917: The Bad Season

Dec 3, 1978 · 60 min

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.

1918: The Service

Episode 12

1918: The Service

Dec 10, 1978 · 60 min

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

1919: The Old and the New

Episode 13

1919: The Old and the New

Dec 17, 1978 · 60 min

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

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.0 /10

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Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch A Horseman Riding By

A Horseman Riding By is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Ken Riddington has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does A Horseman Riding By have?

A Horseman Riding By has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is A Horseman Riding By still on the air?

A Horseman Riding By has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs A Horseman Riding By?

A Horseman Riding By airs on BBC One.

When did A Horseman Riding By first air?

A Horseman Riding By first aired on September 24, 1978.

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