A Horseman Riding By

A Horseman Riding By

1978 · Drama, War & Politics · 1 Season · 13 Episodes · 7.0

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.

Episodes

E11. 1902: Valley for Sale60m · 1978-09-24Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.E22. 1902: The Party60m · 1978-10-01Paul 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.E33. 1903: An Outbreak of Romance60m · 1978-10-08Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.E44. 1905: A Birth and a Death60m · 1978-10-15When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.E55. 1905: The Storm60m · 1978-10-22The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.E66. 1905: The Hollow Victory60m · 1978-10-29With 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.E77. 1914: The Last Hot Summer60m · 1978-11-05Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.E88. 1914: Call to Arms60m · 1978-11-12The 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.E99. 1915: Death of a Hero60m · 1978-11-19Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.E1010. 1916: The Profiteers60m · 1978-11-26The 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.E1111. 1917: The Bad Season60m · 1978-12-03Paul 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.E1212. 1918: The Service60m · 1978-12-10Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.E1313. 1919: The Old and the New60m · 1978-12-17With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.