The Adventures of Black Beauty

The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972-1974)

EndedScripted showDrama, Adventure, Family

Black Beauty is a pure black, thoroughbred horse in late nineteenth century rural England, who is adopted into the household of James Gordon, a local doctor and widower, and befriended by his daughters Vicky, Jenny, son Kevin, and their friends Albert, Robbie and Ned.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 17:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E26The Last RoundupMärz 27, 1974
S02E25Game of ChanceMärz 10, 1974
S02E24Race Against TimeMärz 3, 1974
S02E23The Last ChargeMärz 3, 1974
S02E22A Ribbon for BeautyFeb. 17, 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Adventures of Black Beauty' premiere?

'The Adventures of Black Beauty' premiered on September 17, 1972.

Who played the lead role in 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'?

The lead role of Black Beauty was played by a horse named Beauty, often accompanied by the boy Joe played by actor William Lucas.

Which country was 'The Adventures of Black Beauty' set in?

'The Adventures of Black Beauty' was set in England during the Victorian era.

Was 'The Adventures of Black Beauty' a remake or original series?

'The Adventures of Black Beauty' was an original series.

Who created 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'?

'The Adventures of Black Beauty' was created by Anna Sewell, while the television series was created by Ted Willis.

Was 'The Adventures of Black Beauty' based on a book or novel?

'The Adventures of Black Beauty' was based on the book 'Black Beauty' by Anna Sewell.

How many episodes were there in 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'?

There were 54 episodes in total for 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'.

Who sang the theme song for 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'?

The theme song for 'The Adventures of Black Beauty' was an instrumental piece written by Denis King.

Who directed most episodes of 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'?

Charles Crichton directed most of the episodes of 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'.

Was there a spin-off of 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'?

Yes, 'The New Adventures of Black Beauty' was a 1990s spin-off of the original series.

Which UK channel originally broadcasted 'The Adventures of Black Beauty'?

'The Adventures of Black Beauty' was first broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom.

Was 'The Adventures of Black Beauty' dubbed in other languages?

Yes, 'The Adventures of Black Beauty' was dubbed in several languages, including French, Dutch, and German.

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