A Horseman Riding By

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.

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Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: 60 minutes

Release: 1978-09-24

Rating: 5

Season 1 - A Horseman Riding By
1978-09-24
Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.
1978-10-01
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.
1978-10-08
Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.
1978-10-15
When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.
1978-10-22
The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.
1978-10-29
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.
1978-11-05
Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
1978-11-12
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.
1978-11-19
Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.
1978-11-26
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.
1978-12-03
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.
1978-12-10
Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
1978-12-17
With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.