A Horseman Riding By (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1978, A Horseman Riding By is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. A Horseman Riding By stars Nigel Havers as Paul Craddock, Glyn Houston as John Rudd, Prunella Ransome as Claire Craddock and Wendy Holloway as Violet Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Horseman Riding By has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Horseman Riding By page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Horseman Riding By tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Horseman Riding By (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Horseman Riding By change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Horseman Riding By worth watching?
- A Horseman Riding By holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Horseman Riding By?
- A Horseman Riding By stars Nigel Havers, Glyn Houston, Prunella Ransome, Wendy Holloway and Valerie Holloway.
- When was A Horseman Riding By released?
- A Horseman Riding By was released in 1978.