A Horseman Riding By
Miniseries
September 24, 1978
13Episodes
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.
Episodes
1. 1902: Valley for Sale
September 24, 1978
60 min
Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway
2. 1902: The Party
October 1, 1978
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway
3. 1903: An Outbreak of Romance
October 8, 1978
60 min
Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, David Delve, Sarah Porter
4. 1905: A Birth and a Death
October 15, 1978
60 min
When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, David Delve, Julie May, Frank Moorey
5. 1905: The Storm
October 22, 1978
60 min
The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway
6. 1905: The Hollow Victory
October 29, 1978
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway
7. 1914: The Last Hot Summer
November 5, 1978
60 min
Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway
8. 1914: Call to Arms
November 12, 1978
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway
9. 1915: Death of a Hero
November 19, 1978
60 min
Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway, Gillian McCutcheon
10. 1916: The Profiteers
November 26, 1978
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Martin Fisk, Julie May
11. 1917: The Bad Season
December 3, 1978
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway, Gillian McCutcheon
12. 1918: The Service
December 10, 1978
60 min
Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
Guest Stars:
Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway, Valerie Holloway