A Horseman Riding By
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A Horseman Riding By

5.0 / 10
1978
1 season
13 episodes
DramaWar & 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.

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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.

  • Ep 1

    1.1902: Valley for Sale

    24-09-197860m

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

  • Ep 2

    2.1902: The Party

    01-10-197860m

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.1903: An Outbreak of Romance

    08-10-197860m

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

  • Ep 4

    4.1905: A Birth and a Death

    15-10-197860m

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

  • Ep 5

    5.1905: The Storm

    22-10-197860m

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

  • Ep 6

    6.1905: The Hollow Victory

    29-10-197860m

    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.

  • Ep 7

    7.1914: The Last Hot Summer

    05-11-197860m

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

  • Ep 8

    8.1914: Call to Arms

    12-11-197860m

    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.

  • Ep 9

    9.1915: Death of a Hero

    19-11-197860m

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

  • Ep 10

    10.1916: The Profiteers

    26-11-197860m

    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.

  • Ep 11

    11.1917: The Bad Season

    03-12-197860m

    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.

  • Ep 12

    12.1918: The Service

    10-12-197860m

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

  • Ep 13

    13.1919: The Old and the New

    17-12-197860m

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

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