The Adventures of Black Beauty
Overview
The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series aired on ITV1. Created by London Weekend Television, this 52-episode show draws inspiration from Anna Sewell's classic novel while introducing fresh characters. Set in 19th-century rural England, the story follows Dr. James Gordon and his children as they welcome the horse Black Beauty into their lives.
Episodes
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1
The Fugitive
Dr. James Gordon relocates to the countryside with his children, Vicky and Kevin, leaving London behind. On their first day in their new home, Vicky d...
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2
The Hostage
A runaway prisoner takes Kevin and Black Beauty captive, compelling Vicky to gather food and clothing for him as he plots his escape.
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3
The Pit Pony
A young miner rescues a pony destined for slaughter and, with Vicky's assistance, conceals it at his home. However, the pony's owner quickly discovers...
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4
The Horse Thieves
Vicky, Kevin, and Black Beauty come across two men who believe that stealing the horse will improve their lives. However, their hiding spot for Beauty...
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5
Runaway
While out riding Beauty, Vicky and Kevin come across a menacing recluse on the Abbott property. Even after being cautioned to keep their distance, the...
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6
Warhorse
Gordon and Vicky come to the aid of a retired army horse that appears to be nearing the end of its life. Meanwhile, their new neighbor Robbie, who liv...
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7
The Horsemen
Beauty faces danger due to a pampered young woman who always gets her way. To rescue Beauty, Vicky seeks the assistance of a clandestine organization ...
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8
The Duel
Vicky stumbles upon a young man injured from a duel and decides to bring him back to her home. However, her family quickly finds themselves entangled ...
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9
The Viking Helmet: Part 1
Kevin and Robbie stumble upon an ancient helmet adorned with a wing, but they accidentally misplace the wing during their journey home. An archaeologi...
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10
The Viking Helmet: Part 2
The thief breaks free from his captors and rushes back to the dig site, determined to find the lost gold wing. Meanwhile, Robbie, convinced he has pin...
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11
Day of Reckoning
Beauty begins to act strangely, leading Gordon to worry that she might have rabies. When she ends up attacking two men, including the new constable, a...
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12
Man Trap
Ted Hewitt, the new gamekeeper, begins setting up snares and traps on Lord Eddington's estate to safeguard the wildlife and catch any poachers. This d...
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13
Clown on Horseback
Kevin and Robbie strike up a friendship with a not-so-funny clown named Andy, while Vicky steps in to assist Dan in calming Mr. Collin's horse, Thunde...
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14
Three Lock to Fortune
Colin comes home from school and shares the news with Vicky that his grandfather's estate is set to be auctioned off. The two friends uncover a family...
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15
Recruiting Sergeant
Vicky stumbles upon young Tom Honeywell hiding out in the church cemetery, having fled from the army. The local recruiter seizes Beauty until Tom come...
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16
The Debt
When Amy's nephew swipes Beauty after she declines to lend him £50 to settle his debts with a shady bookie, Amy finds herself in a bind. To save both...
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17
The Horse Healer
A wandering healer, pursued by those blaming him for unfortunate incidents, finds himself in need of refuge. Vicky and her father offer him a safe hav...
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18
The Witch
While riding Beauty, Vicky encounters an elderly woman who is rumored by the townsfolk to be a witch. When Kevin attempts to fetch a kite stuck on the...
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19
The Ponies
Gordon is overwhelmed by a typhoid outbreak, but the children are preoccupied with a sickness affecting Mr. Garner's ponies. Albert introduces his bel...
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20
The Ruffians
During a robbery, Gordon steps in to intervene but ends up being taken hostage alongside Vicky. The criminals, desperate for Gordon's medical expertis...
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21
Two of a Kind
Vicky and Kevin meet a pair of siblings who are fleeing from the law, insisting they are orphans. However, when a reformatory reports two missing chil...
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22
Foul Play
When Lady Faulkner finds out that her racing horses have been drugged, her curiosity drives her to investigate further. Following an attack on Gordon ...
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23
Sailor on a Horse
A mysterious man takes residence in a deserted cottage, sparking the interest of Vicky and Albert. Meanwhile, contentious lawyer Weems is selling the ...
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24
Wild Justice
Gordon finds himself in trouble when he's taken into custody for setting fire to Mr. Skinner's cottage, a place he had previously criticized for being...
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25
The Barge
Vicky and Beauty strike up a friendship with Maggie, an older woman residing by the river, whose son has recently been released from prison. When a st...
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26
Father and Son
When entertainers come to the village, the Gordons and Albert find themselves caught up in a custody dispute. Mr. Groat is preventing his son Stan fro...
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1
A Member of the Family: Part 1
After Jenny comes home from school, she unintentionally infuriates their new neighbor, Armstrong, by disrupting his fox hunt. Meanwhile, a ragged boy ...
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2
A Member of the Family: Part 2
Ned’s actions stir up trouble in the Gordon home, and when belongings begin to vanish, he becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, an older man named S...
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3
The Outcast
Ned's deceit is uncovered by Dr. Gordon, prompting him to flee. While on the run, he comes across a drifter abusing a circus pony. After stepping in t...
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4
Good Neighbours
Briggs and his family face eviction from one of the squire's cottages when his wife falls ill. Dr. Gordon and his family step in to help after Black B...
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5
Mission of Mercy
Ned brushes off Dr. Gordon's caution regarding yew leaves and their potential toxicity to Jonah the pony. When Jonah falls ill, Dr. Gordon is unable t...
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6
Battle of Wills
Following an injury that leaves him with a broken leg, Dr. Gordon must rely on a fresh-faced young doctor to help with his responsibilities. Unfortuna...
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7
The Medicine Man
Mr. Joskins is peddling dubious remedies, causing several of Dr. Gordon's patients to fall ill. In retaliation, Joskins sabotages Beauty's girth strap...
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8
Out of the Night
As Jenny and Ned return home one evening, they notice a strange figure lurking in the darkness. Squire Armstrong once more cautions the Gordon family ...
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9
Panic
Amidst a fierce storm, Squire Armstrong becomes convinced that Black Beauty has attacked him, vowing that if it occurs again, he will have the horse d...
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10
The Challenge
Charles Armstrong, the squire's nephew, comes to visit and quickly gets into a disagreement with Albert and Ned. The boys receive a warning to stay aw...
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11
Pocket Money
A drought has led to a lack of oats for Black Beauty. To save up for Aunt Amy's gift, Ned takes a job at the squire's stable, only to discover that Po...
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12
The Quarry
Dr. Gordon and Black Beauty rush to the quarry following a mishap that leaves several workers hurt. Afterward, the squire dismisses Lawson for his car...
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13
Secret of Fear
Mr. Duncan, a former friend of Dr. Gordon, requests a letter of recommendation, but Dr. Gordon declines. Angered by the rejection, Duncan seeks reveng...
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14
Lost: Part 1
Simey is back, determined to settle the score with the Gordons for his imprisonment. Teaming up with Brit, they devise a plan to capture Ned and Black...
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15
Lost: Part 2
Ned makes his way back to the Gordons after managing to break free from his captors, but the constable is skeptical about his account. Meanwhile, Sime...
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16
Lost Goddess
Squire Armstrong is furious when a sacred Indian idol, passed down from his grandfather, goes missing. Meanwhile, Rana, a newcomer to the community, f...
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17
Where's Jonah?
Ned chooses to play circus games with Jonah rather than completing his chores, which frustrates Dr. Gordon. When Alf and Wilt, two traveling circus pe...
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18
The Horse Breaker
Despite Dr. Gordon's explicit orders, Albert decides to take Black Beauty out for a ride, leading the doctor to prohibit both him and Kevin from ridin...
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19
A Long Hard Run
T. Otis Waygood and Dolly come to the village, where Dolly, despite Jenny’s protests, decides to take Beauty out for a quick ride. The squire finds ...
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20
Goodbye Beauty
A shocking discovery of paperwork reveals that Black Beauty is not actually owned by the Gordons. When the lawyer Crevache dismisses any explanations,...
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21
The Escape
Kevin and Albert discover a young Cecily fleeing from her uncle at Eglinton Manor. Joshua Eglinton tells Dr. Gordon that his niece suffers from a nerv...
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22
A Ribbon for Beauty
Ned is busy working with George, chopping down trees, while Jenny eagerly anticipates a party invitation from Frances Bazely. Dr. Gordon requests that...
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23
The Last Charge
Kevin and Albert find delight in Corporal Donovan's stories, particularly his assertions of having served in the Light Brigade, though Albert remains ...
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24
Race against Time
Dr. Gordon and a group of farmers aim to purchase Parsons field to create a sanctuary for retired horses. However, Kevin and Albert accidentally uncov...
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25
Game of Chance
Dr. Gordon and Amy take a day trip to London, leaving Jenny in charge at home. Meanwhile, the boys have their own plans about who should really be in ...
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26
The Last Roundup
Mr. Coomb's dog gets hurt in a trap set by the squire, leaving him worried about how he'll manage his sheep. Dr. Gordon steps in and offers the help o...
