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A Horseman Riding By is a drama and war & politics TV series that premiered on BBC One on September 24, 1978. It has 1 season and 13 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 13 "1919: The Old and the New", aired on December 17, 1978.

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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  • War & Politics

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13 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1978 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago

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.

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  1. E13

    13. 1919: The Old and the New

    Finale

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

  2. E12

    12. 1918: The Service

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

  3. E11

    11. 1917: The Bad Season

    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.

  4. E10

    10. 1916: The Profiteers

    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.

  5. E9

    9. 1915: Death of a Hero

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

  6. E8

    8. 1914: Call to Arms

    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.

  7. E7

    7. 1914: The Last Hot Summer

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

  8. E6

    6. 1905: The Hollow Victory

    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.

  9. E5

    5. 1905: The Storm

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

  10. E4

    4. 1905: A Birth and a Death

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

  11. E3

    3. 1903: An Outbreak of Romance

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

  12. E2

    2. 1902: The Party

    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.

  13. E1

    1. 1902: Valley for Sale

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

Cast & crew

Created by Ken Riddington

  • Nigel Havers

    Nigel Havers

    Paul Craddock

  • Glyn Houston

    Glyn Houston

    John Rudd

  • Prunella Ransome

    Prunella Ransome

    Claire Craddock

  • Wendy Holloway

    Violet Potter

  • Valerie Holloway

    Cissie Potter

  • Gillian McCutcheon

    Gillian McCutcheon

    Dr Maureen Reed

  • David Delve

    Will Codsall

  • Sarah Porter

    Elinor Codsall

  • Martin Fisk

    Smut Potter

  • Philip Martin Brown

    Philip Martin Brown

    Sam Potter

  • Julie May

    Ada Handcock

  • Frank Moorey

    Frank Moorey

    James Grenfell MP

  • Richard Beale

    Edward Derwent

  • Mary Chester

    Liz Derwent

  • Pam St. Clement

    Pam St. Clement

    Meg Potter

  • Christopher Reeks

    Henry Pitts

A Horseman Riding By FAQ

Will there be new episodes of A Horseman Riding By?

A Horseman Riding By has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 17, 1978.

When did the latest episode of A Horseman Riding By come out?

The most recent episode of A Horseman Riding By, Season 1 Episode 13 "1919: The Old and the New", aired on December 17, 1978.

How many seasons of A Horseman Riding By are there?

A Horseman Riding By has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

When did A Horseman Riding By first air?

A Horseman Riding By first aired on BBC One on September 24, 1978.

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