Pit Pony
Series Overview
In 1904, on the Nova Scotia island of Cape Breton, 12-year-old Willie McLean, following the death of his father, joins the coal mines, where he bonds with the working horses underground. His family's mining legacy shapes their lives.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 44 Episodes
30 min per episode
1999 – 2000
Premiered: Fri, Feb 5, 1999
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 44: “Securities”
When Willie gets an opportunity of a lifetime to leave behind his life as a pit boy and attend photography school in Boston, he has to make a decision between following his dreams or his father's footsteps.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CBC Pit Pony trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-14
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joyce Barkhouse
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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6: FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Pit Pony about?
In 1904, on the Nova Scotia island of Cape Breton, 12-year-old Willie McLean, following the death of his father, joins the coal mines, where he bonds with the working horses underground. His family's mining legacy shapes their lives.
How many seasons does Pit Pony have?
Pit Pony comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Pit Pony?
Key cast members in Pit Pony include Alex Wrathell, Jennie Raymond, Shaun Smyth.
Who created or directed Pit Pony?
Pit Pony was developed and directed by Joyce Barkhouse.