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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Biographies, Box Set, Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Photo Gallery, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This is the magnificent saga, adapted from the book by R F Delderfield, of rural Edwardian England from 1900 to the end of the Great War. Nigel Havers stars as Paul Craddock, invalided out of the army during the Boer War to become Squire of the long neglected Devonshire Estate of Shallowford. A difficult task, he must use all his charm and guile to convince the local inhabitants he is the man for the job. The series charts Craddock's new life in the Valley which is challenging because of the Valley's inhabitants and the harsh consequences of war.
This boxed set features the episodes:
1902: Valley for Sale
1902: The Party
1902: An Outbreak of Romance
1905: A Birth and a Death
1905: The Storm
1905: A Hollow Victory
1914: The Last Hot Summer
1914: Call to Arms
1915: Death of a Hero
1916: The Profiteers
1917: The Bad Season
1918: The Service
1919: The Old and the New ...A Horseman Riding By - Complete Series - 6-DVD Box Set
This boxed set features the episodes:
1902: Valley for Sale
1902: The Party
1902: An Outbreak of Romance
1905: A Birth and a Death
1905: The Storm
1905: A Hollow Victory
1914: The Last Hot Summer
1914: Call to Arms
1915: Death of a Hero
1916: The Profiteers
1917: The Bad Season
1918: The Service
1919: The Old and the New ...A Horseman Riding By - Complete Series - 6-DVD Box Set
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Whilst by no means as compelling as Andrew Davies's adaptation of To serve them all my days, the reviews that surround this release seem to be by viewers unfamiliar with TV drama of the 70s. So let me be upfront about this. A horseman riding by is as well paced as other period sagas from the time and as such should appeal to those that enjoyed Upstairs Downstairs, the Duchess of Duke Street, Wings and myriad other productions from the time.
The story of the innocent and principled Paul Craddock (Nigel Havers) as he buys a thinly disguised estate around Mothercombe on the South Hams in Devon is a compelling one. The early episodes recount his attempts to rebuild the estate with the support of Glyn Houston (a stalwart character actor who you remember for his performances but rarely his name). Whilst in the second half of the series the First World War looms large providing a view of its impact on rural communities as opposed to those in the cities. As with To serve them all my days there are extraordinary shocks in the series as characters depart in dramatic fashion and as with that other series, R F Delderfield's liberal, perhaps even socialist view of the past is painted well. The episodes are written by former Doctor Who producer John Wiles along with the Wings writer Arden Winch and compare favourably with their contemporaries. In fact in one area it does beat To serve them since exteriors are shot on film here rather than OB VT that was increasingly favoured as a budget saver in the early eighties. Thus some of the scenes in the last few episodes shot around 'Combe bay' look fabulous.
This series is not slow, so don't let the other reviews put you off. It is simply a product of its time. So, if, as a viewer, you are familiar with other 70s series and the three camera studio based style that they had then you will enjoy this too!
The story of the innocent and principled Paul Craddock (Nigel Havers) as he buys a thinly disguised estate around Mothercombe on the South Hams in Devon is a compelling one. The early episodes recount his attempts to rebuild the estate with the support of Glyn Houston (a stalwart character actor who you remember for his performances but rarely his name). Whilst in the second half of the series the First World War looms large providing a view of its impact on rural communities as opposed to those in the cities. As with To serve them all my days there are extraordinary shocks in the series as characters depart in dramatic fashion and as with that other series, R F Delderfield's liberal, perhaps even socialist view of the past is painted well. The episodes are written by former Doctor Who producer John Wiles along with the Wings writer Arden Winch and compare favourably with their contemporaries. In fact in one area it does beat To serve them since exteriors are shot on film here rather than OB VT that was increasingly favoured as a budget saver in the early eighties. Thus some of the scenes in the last few episodes shot around 'Combe bay' look fabulous.
This series is not slow, so don't let the other reviews put you off. It is simply a product of its time. So, if, as a viewer, you are familiar with other 70s series and the three camera studio based style that they had then you will enjoy this too!
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I say 'welcome back' to this period drama which introduces us to Nigel Havers and Pam St Clement amongst others. It is an entertaining series but I have to agree with the other reviewer and say that it is much 'slower' in story line than, say, Secret Army. You sort of hope that each episode is going to be half-an-hour long and its a drawn out story of nearly an hour long. For those that don't quite know what this series is about, it is a cross between Take The High Road and Emmerdale Farm. Entertaining but only for fans of Havers etc. Good to see the BBC releasing it though.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was a strange serial to watch. As the book was written by the same person who wrote the fantastic "To Serve Them All My Days," I was expecting it to be on the same lines. To me, the director should have shelved this till later on, when he had honed his skills on something else. It could have been a hit like "To Serve Them All My Days," but as it is, its a poor cousin. The story was ok, but it is let down by the directing, and very badly by the casting. The main actors are reasonably ok, but the atrocious acting for the secondary characters, let the serial down. Another nail in its coffin was the ghastly insipid colours of the cinematic side of the 70's made film. I think I would have preferred to watch it in black and white rather than the sepia-like faded colours of the 70's. The Forsthe Saga was black and white and written and created in the 60's but runs rings around this. The story line improved as you got into it, if you overlooked the ghastly over acting. Personaly I would like to see the BBC take this one on board and do it again. With the right production staff, would come out like the superb "Cranford", or "Larkrise to Candleford." It would make a great release for the centenary of the Great War.
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A Horseman Riding By (Box Set) [DVD] [1978]
Having previously read the book I found the movie just as good. The book or movie are both worth purchasing.
Having previously read the book I found the movie just as good. The book or movie are both worth purchasing.
Published 23 days ago by Hassan
A Horseman Riding By
A superb adaptation of Delderfield's epic novels. Brillinat acting by Havers and Ransome, superb rural settings, costumes and props that were accurate. Read more
Published 6 months ago by pianojan
One of my favourite DVD's
I have watched this DVD six times since I purchased it a couple of months ago.
The portrayal of life at the turn of the 20th Century in England I find very interesting. Read more
The portrayal of life at the turn of the 20th Century in England I find very interesting. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Stafford Harmont
A Horseman Riding By
This as a book was excellent but as a DVD to watch was/is very boaring as it is nowhere near the story of the book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Barker
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Loved this box set. Brilliantly cast, especially Nigel Havers as Paul and Glyn Houston as John. Found it to be relatively faithful to the first part of the trilogy but confess to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by L. Mills-Owen
A HORSEMAN RIDING BY
VERY GOOD QUICK AND EFFICIENT SERVICE
I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS DVD
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I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS DVD
THANK YOU
LIZ YALE
Published on 23 May 2010 by E. M. Yale
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I purchased this DVD set for my elderly parents. Though not quite up to the very high standard set by the same author's work, 'To Serve Them All My Days', they loved it and would... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by R. R. Adams
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At first this is a very dated 1970s BBC adaptation of very good Delderfield book. The accents are veruy overdone and the dialogue is almost Shakesperian, So a late 19th Century... Read more
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