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.

• Ep 1

  1.1902: Valley for Sale

  24-09-19781h

  Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.

• Ep 2

  2.1902: The Party

  01-10-19781h

  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.

• Ep 3

  3.1903: An Outbreak of Romance

  08-10-19781h

  Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.

• Ep 4

  4.1905: A Birth and a Death

  15-10-19781h

  When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.

• Ep 5

  5.1905: The Storm

  22-10-19781h

  The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.

• Ep 6

  6.1905: The Hollow Victory

  29-10-19781h

  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.

• Ep 7

  7.1914: The Last Hot Summer

  05-11-19781h

  Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.

• Ep 8

  8.1914: Call to Arms

  12-11-19781h

  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.

• Ep 9

  9.1915: Death of a Hero

  19-11-19781h

  Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.

• Ep 10

  10.1916: The Profiteers

  26-11-19781h

  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.

• Ep 11

  11.1917: The Bad Season

  03-12-19781h

  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.

• Ep 12

  12.1918: The Service

  10-12-19781h

  Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.

• Ep 13

  13.1919: The Old and the New

  17-12-19781h

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