17 September 1972,
the British children's television series "The Adventures of Black
Beauty" premieres on ITV. The series produced by "London Weekend
Television" and "Talbot Television", was based on the classic
novel "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell featuring new characters
created by Ted Willis. Main stars were Judi Bowker, Roderick Shaw,
William Lucas and Charlotte Mitchell. The musical theme was written
by Denis King. A total of 52 episodes were filmed in 2 seasons. (1972
– 1974)
Synopsis
Widower Dr. James
Gordon (William Lucas) moves with his two children Vicky (Judi
Bowker) and Kevin (Roderick Shaw) from Victorian London to the
village of Five Oaks. A black horse escapes from a dealer and is
found by Vicky. James Gordon treats the horse's illness and refuses
to surrender him until he's well. Vicky, names the horse "Black
Beauty". The owner, Mr. Ryder (Denis Carey) agrees to let the horse
stay a few days before he takes him back to be sold. When Mr. Ryder
falls ill Dr. Gordon speedly drives "Black Beauty" to save his
life...
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Left to right: Judi Bowker (Vicky Gordon), William Lucas (Dr. James Gordon),
Roderick Shaw (Kevin Gordon) and Charlotte Mitchell (Amy Winthrop) |
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| William Lucas (Dr. James Gordon) |
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| Judi Bowker (Vicky Gordon) |
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| Judi Bowker (Vicky Gordon) and Roderick Shaw (Kevin Gordon) |
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| "Black Beauty" and Judi Bowker (Vicky Gordon) |
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| "Black Beauty" and Stacy Dorning (Jenny Gordon) |
Main Cast
- William Lucas as
Dr. James Gordon
- Charlotte Mitchell
as Amy Winthrop
- Roderick Shaw as
Kevin Gordon
- Michael Culver as
Squire Armstrong
- Judi Bowker as
Vicky Gordon (1972–1973)
- Stacy Dorning as
Jenny Gordon (1973–1974)
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