A Horseman Riding By

Miniseries

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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13 Episodes

  • 1902: Valley for Sale
    E1
    1902: Valley for SalePaul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.
  • 1902: The Party
    E2
    1902: The PartyPaul 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.
  • 1903: An Outbreak of Romance
    E3
    1903: An Outbreak of RomancePaul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.
  • 1905: A Birth and a Death
    E4
    1905: A Birth and a DeathWhen Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.
  • 1905: The Storm
    E5
    1905: The StormThe relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child. When Paul is called out to a shipwreck, Grace seizes the opportunity to resolve the situation.
  • 1905: The Hollow Victory
    E6
    1905: The Hollow VictoryWith 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.
  • 1914: The Last Hot Summer
    E7
    1914: The Last Hot SummerNine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
  • 1914: Call to Arms
    E8
    1914: Call to ArmsThe 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.
  • 1915: Death of a Hero
    E9
    1915: Death of a HeroWill Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.
  • 1916: The Profiteers
    E10
    1916: The ProfiteersThe Valley has its first conscientious objector and most of the locals do not take it kindly. Sydney Codsall, now a solicitor, visits Paul and tries to involve him in a doubtful deal, which forces Paul to take a vital step.
  • 1917: The Bad Season
    E11
    1917: The Bad SeasonPaul 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 at Periwinkle, a decision which she has reason to regret.
  • 1918: The Service
    E12
    1918: The ServiceWho is setting fire to the haystacks? When Claire finds out she is faced with an impossible decision. The Potter twins have two new admirers, and Paul has leave and is surprised not to be spending it at home.
  • 1919: The Old and the New
    E13
    1919: The Old and the NewWith Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.

Cast of Miniseries

  • R.F. DelderfieldNovel
  • Ken RiddingtonProducer
  • Heather SquireMakeup Artist
  • Roger HarveyEditor
  • John GregoryEditor
  • Max HarrisOriginal Music Composer
  • Robert ChecksfieldUnit Production Manager

 

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