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A Horseman Riding By

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1978 – 1978

Premiered: Sun, Sep 24, 1978

Created By
Ken Riddington

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 17, 1978

Season 1, Episode 13: “1919: The Old and the New”

With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ken Riddington

Screenplay & Story

R.F. Delderfield

Original Score & Music

Max Harris

Film Editing

Roger Harvey, John Gregory

Producers

Ken Riddington

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:R.F. Delderfield

Department Leadership Roster

Ken Riddington

Producer

Roger Harvey

Editor

John Gregory

Editor

Max Harris

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Horseman Riding By.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Horseman Riding By

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What is A Horseman Riding By about?

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.

How many seasons does A Horseman Riding By have?

A Horseman Riding By comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in A Horseman Riding By?

Key cast members in A Horseman Riding By include Not specified.

Who created or directed A Horseman Riding By?

A Horseman Riding By was developed and directed by Ken Riddington.