
A Horseman Riding By
★ 7 · 1978 · 60m · Drama · War & Politics
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.
Episodes
▶1. 1902: Valley for Sale60m · Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.▶2. 1902: The Party60m · 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.▶3. 1903: An Outbreak of Romance60m · Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.▶4. 1905: A Birth and a Death60m · When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.▶5. 1905: The Storm60m · The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.▶6. 1905: The Hollow Victory60m · 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.▶7. 1914: The Last Hot Summer60m · Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.▶8. 1914: Call to Arms60m · 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.▶9. 1915: Death of a Hero60m · Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.▶10. 1916: The Profiteers60m · 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.▶11. 1917: The Bad Season60m · 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.▶12. 1918: The Service60m · Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.▶13. 1919: The Old and the New60m · With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.











