- Actors: William Lucas, Charlotte Mitchell, Michael Culver, Stacy Dorning, Stephen Garlick
- Directors: Alan Gibson, Charles Crichton, David Andrews, David Askey, Freddie Francis
- Language English
- Classification: U
- Studio: Network
- VHS Release Date: 11 Jun 2001
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005JXL9
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,941 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A cross between Thomas Hardy and Hammer horror, this series had real talent on its side - directed by the likes of Ealing legend Charles Crichton, and written by superb scripters such as Richard Carpenter and David Butler, and with an impressive array of acting talent in front of the camera - a younger Jon Thaw appears in one of the episodes here, for example. Only two episodes here are real stand-outs from series one: 'The Hostage' and 'The Recruiting Sergeant' but all the episodes are evocative, beautifully filmed and enjoyable, and the packaging is a treat, highlighting why Network are consistently the most impressive and admired label for lovers of classic TV releases.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although the complete series 1 & 2 are available elsewhere on Amazon, these 2 discs are are selection of the best episodes from series 1 & 2, on 2 discs, at a lower price!, and Network DVD have certainly done their homework to select 'The Best'. After seeing both series from start to finish, nostalgia can't hide the fact that there were one or two poor episodes amongst the top episodes, luckily, none have made it onto this compilation....
Episodes as follows..
The Fugitive - Vicky and Kevin Gordon find a beautiful ebony horse that has been mistreated, and help restore his health.
The Hostage - An escaped convict holds Kevin and Black Beauty hostage and forces Vicky to get food and clothing so he can complete his bid for freedom.
The Recruiting Sergeant - Black Beauty is in danger of losing his freedom when a unit of British Army soldiers arrives in the village and Kevin is tricked into joining up.
Sailor on a Horse - Vicky visits an old cottage believed to be haunted and finds an ex-sailor living there, who proves to be a friend indeed when a lawyer threatens to evict the Gordon family from their home.
Father and Son - Doctor Gordon tries to sort out a dispute between a grandfather and his son-in-law over the future of little Stan.
A Member of the Family (Parts 1 & 2) - Black Beauty and Jenny find themselves in the middle of a foxhunt. Ned joins the Gordon household and is immediately under suspicion of theft.
The Medicine Man - A quack doctor moves into the village, selling his own medicine for sixpence a bottle, claiming it cures all ills. Out of the Night - Eerie happenings in Monkswood when Jenny and Ned claim to have seen a ghost.
The Escape - Dr Gordon doesn't believe Kevin and Albert when they tell him that Cicely Eddington is being held prisoner in Granley Hall by her aunt and uncle.
Game of Chance - Dr Gordon and Amy visit London for the day leaving Jenny to look after things. Albert gallops off to Maybury fair and loses not only his money but Beauty as well.
All in all well worth the cash for the best stories from the early series'.
Episodes as follows..
The Fugitive - Vicky and Kevin Gordon find a beautiful ebony horse that has been mistreated, and help restore his health.
The Hostage - An escaped convict holds Kevin and Black Beauty hostage and forces Vicky to get food and clothing so he can complete his bid for freedom.
The Recruiting Sergeant - Black Beauty is in danger of losing his freedom when a unit of British Army soldiers arrives in the village and Kevin is tricked into joining up.
Sailor on a Horse - Vicky visits an old cottage believed to be haunted and finds an ex-sailor living there, who proves to be a friend indeed when a lawyer threatens to evict the Gordon family from their home.
Father and Son - Doctor Gordon tries to sort out a dispute between a grandfather and his son-in-law over the future of little Stan.
A Member of the Family (Parts 1 & 2) - Black Beauty and Jenny find themselves in the middle of a foxhunt. Ned joins the Gordon household and is immediately under suspicion of theft.
The Medicine Man - A quack doctor moves into the village, selling his own medicine for sixpence a bottle, claiming it cures all ills. Out of the Night - Eerie happenings in Monkswood when Jenny and Ned claim to have seen a ghost.
The Escape - Dr Gordon doesn't believe Kevin and Albert when they tell him that Cicely Eddington is being held prisoner in Granley Hall by her aunt and uncle.
Game of Chance - Dr Gordon and Amy visit London for the day leaving Jenny to look after things. Albert gallops off to Maybury fair and loses not only his money but Beauty as well.
All in all well worth the cash for the best stories from the early series'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I used to watch this show faithfully as a child. We didn't get it here in the states until the early 80's and I loved it from the very start. Wonderful heartfelt stories with superb acting help teach children the valuable lesson of kindness. The beautiful english countryside helps lend a magical quality allowing you to easily escape to a distant time and place. I'm thrilled to see it available again and will surely be adding this jewel of a series to my DVD collection. Highly recommended!!
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