A Horseman Riding By (1978) is a drama, war & politics web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch A Horseman Riding By online in HD.
A Horseman Riding By — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ken Riddington
A Horseman Riding By — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1978-09-24 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Drama, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (2 votes) |
A Horseman Riding By — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: 1902: Valley for Sale (1978-09-24) — Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.
- E2: 1902: The Party (1978-10-01) — 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.
- E3: 1903: An Outbreak of Romance (1978-10-08) — Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.
- E4: 1905: A Birth and a Death (1978-10-15) — When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.
- E5: 1905: The Storm (1978-10-22) — The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.
- E6: 1905: The Hollow Victory (1978-10-29) — 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.
- E7: 1914: The Last Hot Summer (1978-11-05) — Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
- E8: 1914: Call to Arms (1978-11-12) — 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.
- E9: 1915: Death of a Hero (1978-11-19) — Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.
- E10: 1916: The Profiteers (1978-11-26) — 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.
- E11: 1917: The Bad Season (1978-12-03) — 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.
- E12: 1918: The Service (1978-12-10) — Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
- E13: 1919: The Old and the New (1978-12-17) — With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Horseman Riding By have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Who created A Horseman Riding By? Ken Riddington.
Where can I watch A Horseman Riding By? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
