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)

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The Last Roundup
Season 2Episode 2630 min

The Last Roundup

Mr. Coomb's dog is injured in one of the squire's traps and the older man doesn't know how he will watch his sheep. Dr. Gordon volunteers Kevin and Albert, who do their best but the sheep start mysteriously disappearing. Albert uncovers a rustling operation but needs Beauty's help to prove it.

Mar 27, 1974

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E26The Last RoundupMar 27, 1974
S02E25Game of ChanceMar 10, 1974
S02E24Race Against TimeMar 3, 1974
S02E23The Last ChargeMar 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.

Cast

Michael Culver

Michael Culver

plays Squire Armstrong
Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

plays Amy Winthrop
William Lucas

William Lucas

plays Dr. James Gordon
Roderick Shaw

Roderick Shaw

plays Kevin Gordon
Judi Bowker

Judi Bowker

plays Vicky Gordon
Stacy Dorning

Stacy Dorning

plays Jenny Gordon
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Characters

Squire Armstrong

Squire Armstrong

played by Michael Culver
Amy Winthrop

Amy Winthrop

played by Charlotte Mitchell
Dr. James Gordon

Dr. James Gordon

played by William Lucas
Kevin Gordon

Kevin Gordon

played by Roderick Shaw
Vicky Gordon

Vicky Gordon

played by Judi Bowker
Jenny Gordon

Jenny Gordon

played by Stacy Dorning
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