TV series
The Adventures of Black Beauty
1972–1974, English, on ITV1. Created by Anna Sewell & Ted Willis.
The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series broadcast on ITV1. Produced by London Weekend Television, the 52-episode series was inspired by Anna Sewell's novel but featured new characters, including Dr James Gordon and his children, who, in 19th century rural England, take in the horse Black Beauty.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1974
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Latest episode
S2 E26: The Last Roundup
Aired 27 March 1974
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Anna SewellCreator
- Ted WillisCreator
- William LucasDr James Gordon · 52 ep
- Charlotte MitchellAmy Winthrop · 52 ep
- Roderick ShawKevin Gordon · 52 ep
- Judi BowkerVicky Gordon · 26 ep
- Stacy DorningJenny Gordon · 26 ep
- Michael CulverSquire Armstrong · 26 ep
- Tony MaidenAlbert Clifton · 20 ep
- Kenneth ThornettPC Dickins · 18 ep
- Stephen GarlickNed Lewis · 13 ep
- Alastair MackenzieRobbie Jameson · 5 ep
- Mike PrattSimey · 4 ep
- John CarsonJoshua Eglinton · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 September 1972
- Last aired
- 27 March 1974
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Adventures of Black Beauty is based on
The Adventures of Black Beauty is based on Black Beauty, an 1877 novel by Anna Sewell, published by Jarrold.
Novel · 1877
Black Beauty
By Anna Sewell
Published by Jarrold
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Adventures of Black Beauty has 2 seasons and 52 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The Adventures of Black Beauty finished?
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Who created The Adventures of Black Beauty?
The Adventures of Black Beauty was created by Anna Sewell and Ted Willis and stars William Lucas, Charlotte Mitchell, Roderick Shaw.
What is The Adventures of Black Beauty based on?
The Adventures of Black Beauty is based on Black Beauty, an 1877 novel by Anna Sewell, published by Jarrold.