
A Horseman Riding By
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
24-09-197860mPaul 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
01-10-197860mPaul 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
08-10-197860mPaul 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
15-10-197860mWhen Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.
- Ep 5
5.1905: The Storm
22-10-197860mThe 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
29-10-197860mWith 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
05-11-197860mNine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
- Ep 8
8.1914: Call to Arms
12-11-197860mThe 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
19-11-197860mWill Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.
- Ep 10
10.1916: The Profiteers
26-11-197860mThe 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
03-12-197860mPaul 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
10-12-197860mPenultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
- Ep 13
13.1919: The Old and the New
17-12-197860mWith Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.
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