TV series
A Horseman Riding By
1978, English, on BBC One. Created by Ken Riddington.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S1 E13: 1919: The Old and the New
Aired 17 December 1978
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ken RiddingtonCreator
- Nigel HaversPaul Craddock · 12 ep
- Glyn HoustonJohn Rudd · 12 ep
- Prunella RansomeClaire Craddock · 12 ep
- Wendy HollowayViolet Potter · 10 ep
- Valerie HollowayCissie Potter · 10 ep
- Gillian McCutcheonDr Maureen Reed · 8 ep
- David DelveWill Codsall · 8 ep
- Sarah PorterElinor Codsall · 8 ep
- Martin FiskSmut Potter · 8 ep
- Philip Martin BrownSam Potter · 7 ep
- Julie MayAda Handcock · 7 ep
- Frank MooreyJames Grenfell MP · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 September 1978
- Last aired
- 17 December 1978
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What A Horseman Riding By is based on
A Horseman Riding By is adapted from a novel.
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A Horseman Riding By has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
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Who created A Horseman Riding By?
A Horseman Riding By was created by Ken Riddington and stars Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome.
What is A Horseman Riding By based on?
A Horseman Riding By is adapted from a novel.