A Horseman Riding By Season 1

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Nigel Havers

Age : N/A | Popularity : 25%

Fiona Gaunt

Age : N/A | Popularity : 2%

Frank Moorey

Age : 66 | Popularity : 12%

Gillian McCutcheon

Age : N/A | Popularity : 13%

Prunella Ransome

Age : 58 | Popularity : 44%

Richard Beale

Age : 96 | Popularity : 18%

Christine Hargreaves

Age : N/A | Popularity : 17%

Jack May

Age : 75 | Popularity : 24%

Episodes

Episode 1

24 September 1978 - 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.

Episode 2

01 October 1978 - 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.

Episode 3

08 October 1978 - 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.

Episode 4

15 October 1978 - 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.

Episode 5

22 October 1978 - 1905: The Storm

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

Episode 6

29 October 1978 - 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.

Episode 7

05 November 1978 - 1914: The Last Hot Summer

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

Episode 8

12 November 1978 - 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.

Episode 9

19 November 1978 - 1915: Death of a Hero

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

Episode 10

26 November 1978 - 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.

Episode 11

03 December 1978 - 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.

Episode 12

10 December 1978 - 1918: The Service

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

Episode 13

17 December 1978 - 1919: The Old and the New

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

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