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A Horseman Riding By

Drama · 1978

Last aired: S1 E13, 1919: The Old and the New · 1978-12-17

Drama following the life of Paul Craddock, who fought in the Boer War and was severely injured. Upon returning home he becomes squire of a long neglected Devonshire estate.

Cast

Season 1

E1 1902: Valley for Sale 1978-09-24 · 50 min 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 · 50 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.
E3 1903: An Outbreak of Romance 1978-10-08 · 50 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.
E4 1905: A Birth and a Death 1978-10-15 · 50 min 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 · 50 min 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 · 50 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.
E7 1914: The Last Hot Summer 1978-11-05 · 50 min Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
E8 1914: Call to Arms 1978-11-12 · 50 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.
E9 1915: Death of a Hero 1978-11-19 · 50 min 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 · 50 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 dea
E11 1917: The Bad Season 1978-12-03 · 50 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.
E12 1918: The Service 1978-12-10 · 50 min Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
E13 1919: The Old and the New 1978-12-17 · 50 min With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.

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