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The Adventures of Black Beauty

Action & AdventureFamilyDrama
1972
2 Seasons
52 Episodes
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Ended
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About

The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series broadcast on ITV1. Produced by London Weekend Television, the 52-episode series was inspired by Anna Sewell's novel but featured new characters, including Dr James Gordon and his children, who, in 19th century rural England, take in the horse Black Beauty.

#based on novel or book#horse#family drama#widower#single father#stallion#thoroughbred#19th century#children's adventure#animal human friendship

Cast

William Lucas

William Lucas

as Dr James Gordon

Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

as Amy Winthrop

Roderick Shaw

Roderick Shaw

as Kevin Gordon

SD

Stacy Dorning

as Jenny Gordon

Michael Culver

Michael Culver

as Squire Armstrong

Episodes

Series 1

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The Fugitive
E1

The Fugitive

Sep 17, 197225m

Dr James Gordon and his two children Vicky and Kevin move from London to the country. On the first day, Vicky brings home an injured horse, seeking her father's help. Everyone can see how the horse was treated. Later, the owner's son wants the stallion back but Gordon refuses. Vicky falls in love with the horse, but the family has no money to buy such a good horse.

The Hostage
E2

The Hostage

Sep 24, 197225m

An escaped convict holds Kevin and Black Beauty hostage, and forces Vicky to get food and clothes so he can complete his bid for freedom.

The Pit Pony
E3

The Pit Pony

Oct 1, 197225m

A young miner steals a pony sold for slaughter and with Vicky's helps hide it at home. The owner soon tracks them down and causes trouble for the young pair.

The Horse Thieves
E4

The Horse Thieves

Oct 13, 197225m

Vicky, Kevin and Black Beauty encounter two workmen who decide that stealing the horse is a means to a better life. Where they choose to hide Beauty is unfortunately the site of dynamite blasting, leading to a race to rescue the stallion.

Runaway
E5

Runaway

Oct 20, 197225m

While riding Beauty, Vicky and Kevin encounter a threatening recluse at the Abbott farm. Despite being warned to stay away, the children persist in solving the mystery. When a runaway horse endangers young David Abbott, the children get their answer.

Warhorse
E6

Warhorse

Oct 27, 197225m

Gordon and Vicky rescue a former army horse whose end seems near. New neighbour Robbie, sheltered by his grandmother, befriends with Vicky and Kevin, and becomes enchanted by the new horse Soldier.

The Horsemen
E7

The Horsemen

Nov 3, 197225m

Beauty is at risk from a spoiled young woman used to getting everything that she wants. In order to save Beauty, Vicky enlists the help of a secret society sworn to protect the interests of horses.

E8

The Duel

Nov 10, 197225m

Vicky discovers a young man wounded in a duel. She takes him home but the family is soon caught up in a dangerous and treacherous plot that places them all in peril.

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