
A Horseman Riding By
Miniseries
197813 episodes
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.
Episodes
- E1
1902: Valley for Sale
1978-09-24 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
- E8
1914: Call to Arms
1978-11-12 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
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 · 60m
Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
- E13
1919: The Old and the New
1978-12-17 · 60m
With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.
