The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972)

09/17/1972 (GB) • 25m

Action & Adventure, Family, Drama

Overview

The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series broadcast on ITV1. Produced by London Weekend Television, the 52-episode series was inspired by Anna Sewell's novel but featured new characters, including Dr James Gordon and his children, who, in 19th century rural England, take in the horse Black Beauty.

Top Billed Cast

William Lucas

Dr James Gordon

52 Episodes

Charlotte Mitchell

Amy Winthrop

52 Episodes

Roderick Shaw

Kevin Gordon

52 Episodes

Stacy Dorning

Jenny Gordon

52 Episodes

Michael Culver

Squire Armstrong

52 Episodes


Last Season

Series 2

1973 | 26 Episodes

Season 2 of The Adventures of Black Beauty premiered on September 23, 1973.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

based on novel or book

horse

family drama

widower

single father

stallion

thoroughbred

19th century

children's adventure

animal human friendship

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