The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972) is a action & adventure, family, drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Adventures of Black Beauty online in HD.
The Adventures of Black Beauty — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Anna Sewell, Ted Willis
- Starring: William Lucas, Charlotte Mitchell, Roderick Shaw, Stacy Dorning, Michael Culver
The Adventures of Black Beauty — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1972-09-17 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Genre | Action & Adventure, Family, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.2/10 (11 votes) |
The Adventures of Black Beauty — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: The Fugitive (1972-09-17) — Dr James Gordon and his two children Vicky and Kevin move from London to the country. On the first day, Vicky brings home an injured horse, seeking her father's help. Everyone can
- E2: The Hostage (1972-09-24) — An escaped convict holds Kevin and Black Beauty hostage, and forces Vicky to get food and clothes so he can complete his bid for freedom.
- E3: The Pit Pony (1972-10-01) — A young miner steals a pony sold for slaughter and with Vicky's helps hide it at home. The owner soon tracks them down and causes trouble for the young pair.
- E4: The Horse Thieves (1972-10-13) — Vicky, Kevin and Black Beauty encounter two workmen who decide that stealing the horse is a means to a better life. Where they choose to hide Beauty is unfortunately the site of dy
- E5: Runaway (1972-10-20) — While riding Beauty, Vicky and Kevin encounter a threatening recluse at the Abbott farm. Despite being warned to stay away, the children persist in solving the mystery. When a runa
- E6: Warhorse (1972-10-27) — Gordon and Vicky rescue a former army horse whose end seems near. New neighbour Robbie, sheltered by his grandmother, befriends with Vicky and Kevin, and becomes enchanted by the n
- E7: The Horsemen (1972-11-03) — Beauty is at risk from a spoiled young woman used to getting everything that she wants. In order to save Beauty, Vicky enlists the help of a secret society sworn to protect the int
- E8: The Duel (1972-11-10) — Vicky discovers a young man wounded in a duel. She takes him home but the family is soon caught up in a dangerous and treacherous plot that places them all in peril.
- E9: The Viking Helmet: Part 1 (1972-11-17) — Kevin and Robbie find an old helmet with a wing and lose the wing on the way home. An archaeologist from a nearby dig dismisses the helmet as a reproduction of little value, but wh
- E10: The Viking Helmet: Part 2 (1972-11-24) — The thief escapes custody and heads back to the excavation site in search of the missing gold wing. Robbie, believing he knows its location, rides Beauty to the area. While looking
- E11: Day of Reckoning (1972-12-01) — Beauty starts showing unusual behaviour and Gordon suspects rabies. After Beauty attacks two men—including the new constable, she is ordered destroyed. But Vicky hides her horse, n
- E12: Man Trap (1972-12-08) — New gamekeeper Ted Hewitt sets out snares and traps on Lord Eddington's estate to protect game and catch poachers. This doesn't sit well with Gordon, who, with Vicky, pays him a vi
- E13: Clown on Horseback (1972-12-23) — Kevin and Robbie befriend an unfunny clown named Andy, while Vicky tries to help Dan tame Mr Collin's horse Thunder. It turns out Andy's skills and comedy are tied to working with
- E14: Three Lock to Fortune (1973-12-06) — Vicky's friend Colin returns from school and informs her that his grandfather's estate is to be auctioned. The kids learn of a family secret that if discovered, may provide the fun
- E15: Recruiting Sergeant (1973-01-01) — Vicky discovers young Tom Honeywell hiding in the church cemetery, on the run after deserting the army. The local recruiter confiscates Beauty until Tom returns, and Kevin is trick
- E16: The Debt (1973-01-20) — Amy's nephew steals Beauty after she refuses to give him £50 to get out of debt to a nefarious bookie. To rescue Beauty and her nephew, Amy must pawn her jewellery and hurry to the
- E17: The Horse Healer (1973-01-27) — A vagabond natural healer is on the run from several people who hold him responsible for regrettable outcomes. Vicky and her father step in to give him temporary sanctuary, which i
- E18: The Witch (1973-02-03) — While riding Beauty, Vicky meets an old woman, who many in town think is a witch. After she scares Kevin when he tries to retrieve a kite from the roof of her cottage, he sets out
- E19: The Ponies (1973-02-10) — Gordon has his hands full with a typhoid outbreak, but the children are concerned with an illness claiming Mr Garner's ponies. Albert brings his favorite, Chalky, into contact with
- E20: The Ruffians (1973-02-17) — When Gordon interrupts a robbery, hooligans take first him, than Vicky captive. Needing his medical skills for one of their mates, they refuse to release them. It"s up to Kevin, Al
- E21: Two of a Kind (1973-02-24) — Vicky and Kevin encounter siblings on the run from authorities, claiming to be orphans. A reformatory is missing two children and when items begin disappearing from the house, the
- E22: Foul Play (1973-03-03) — When neighbour Lady Faulkner discovers her racing horses are being drugged, their curiosity gets the best of them. After Gordon is attacked and Albert rescues the constable from a
- E23: Sailor on a Horse (1973-03-10) — A secretive man moves into an abandoned cottage which engages Vicky and Albert's curiosity. Seemingly unrelated, the land and Beauty's paddock next to the Gordons is being sold by
- E24: Wild Justice (1973-03-17) — Gordon is arrested for a cottage burning that belonged to Mr Skinner after he criticised its condition. Vicky, Albert, and their friend Jill work to clear his name but need Beauty'
- E25: The Barge (1973-03-24) — Vicky and Beauty befriend Maggie, an older woman living on the river whose son is just out of prison. A series of valuable art thefts occur and Vicky discovers the stolen paintings
- E26: Father and Son (1973-03-31) — The arrival of entertainers in the village draw the Gordons and Albert into a custody battle. Mr Groat is keeping his son Stan away from his grandfather Woolgar but the boy's deadl
Series 2
- E1: A Member of the Family: Part 1 (1973-09-23) — Jenny returns from school and immediately angers the new neighor Armstrong by spoiling his fox hunt. A scruffy waif called Ned arrives at the Gordon's house and claims to be Amy's
- E2: A Member of the Family: Part 2 (1973-09-30) — Ned's behavior creates tension in the Gordon household and when items start disappearing, he is suspected. An older man Simey followed Ned from London and is threatening him to coo
- E3: The Outcast (1973-10-07) — Ned is caught in a lie by Dr. Gordon and decides to run away, encountering a drifter mistreating a circus pony. After Ned intervenes, the pony adopts him, leading to the man Rundle
- E4: Good Neighbours (1973-10-14) — Briggs and his family are being evicted from one of the squire's cottages after his wife becomes ill. Dr. Gordon and his family become involved after Black Beauty is used in an esc
- E5: Mission of Mercy (1973-10-21) — Ned ignores Dr. Gordon's warning about keeping Jonah the pony away from yew leaves, which could poison him. When Jonah does indeed become sick, Dr. Gordon cannot leave John Danby's
- E6: Battle of Wills (1973-10-28) — After breaking his leg, Dr Gordon has to enlist the assistance of a new young doctor to carry on his duties. However, things do not go well as the new doctor treats Beauty cruelly
- E7: The Medicine Man (1973-11-04) — Mr. Joskins is selling quack remedies and Dr. Gordon intervenes after they make several of his patients ill. To get revenge Joskins tampers with Beauty's girth strap which injures
- E8: Out of the Night (1973-11-11) — While coming home late evening, Jenny and Ned catch glimpses of a mysterious figure in the shadows. Squire Armstrong again warns the Gordon household to stay away from his property
- E9: Panic (1973-11-18) — During a storm Squire Armstrong believes he was attacked by Black Beauty and promises if it happens again, Beauty will be destroyed. Jenny, Kevin, and Ned try to keep the horse con
- E10: The Challenge (1973-11-25) — Charles Armstrong, the squire's nephew, arrives for a visit and soon quarrels with Albert and Ned. The boys are warned away from the sheep, who are about to lamb but one of them ch
- E11: Pocket Money (1973-12-02) — There's been a drought causing a shortage of oats for Black Beauty. Ned works at the squire's stable to earn money for Aunt Amy's present, where he learns Potter is stealing oats a
- E12: The Quarry (1973-12-09) — Dr. Gordon and Black Beauty head to the quarry after a blast goes wrong and men are injured. Lawson is fired by the squire for negligence and in revenge he steals cash and horses,
- E13: Secret of Fear (1973-12-16) — Mr. Duncan, an old acquaintance of Dr. Gordon, asks for a letter of recommendation and is refused. Duncan vows revenge and hypnotizes Jenny to fear Black Beauty. Everyone is mystif
- E14: Lost: Part 1 (1973-12-23) — Simey returns, seeking retribution on the Gordons for his time in prison. With his cohort Brit, they trick Ned, taking him and Black Beauty captive. Simey tries to sell Beauty to f
- E15: Lost: Part 2 (1973-12-23) — Ned returns to the Gordons, having escaped from his abduction, but the constable doubts his story. Simey sells Beauty to Waggs but he escapes, attempting to return home. Beauty arr
- E16: Lost Goddess (1973-12-30) — Squire Armstrong inherited a religious Indian idol from his grandfather and is outraged when it's stolen. Rana, a visitor to the community, is befriended by Jenny and Ned. He appea
- E17: Where's Jonah? (1974-01-06) — Ned spends his time playing circus with Jonah instead of doing chores, angering Dr. Gordon. Ned decides to run away when Alf and Wilt, two circus journeymen, ride through but they
- E18: The Horse Breaker (1974-01-20) — Albert takes Black Beauty for a run against Dr. Gordon's wishes and he forbids Kevin and Albert from riding the horse without permission. The boys have a falling out and Albert hea
- E19: A Long Hard Run (1974-01-31) — T. Otis Waygood and Dolly arrive in the village and Dolly, over Jenny's objections, borrows Beauty for a fast gallop. The squire is intrigued and sets up a match race between Jenny
- E20: Goodbye Beauty (1974-02-03) — Paperwork is discovered revealing Black Beauty doesn't belong to the Gordons. The lawyer Crevache refuses to listen to reason so Jenny takes off with Beauty to keep him from being
- E21: The Escape (1974-02-10) — There are new inhabitants in the Eglinton manor with Kevin and Albert coming upon a young Cecily running away from her uncle. Joshua Eglinton claims to Dr. Gordon his niece has a n
- E22: A Ribbon for Beauty (1974-02-17) — Ned is spending time with George downing trees while Jenny is excited about a party invite from Frances Bazely. Dr. Gordon asks Ned to escort Jenny but right before George is hurt
- E23: The Last Charge (1974-02-24) — Kevin and Albert enjoy listening to the tales of Corporal Donovan, who claims to have been in the Light Brigade but Albert has his doubts. When men claiming to be the squire's empl
- E24: Race against Time (1974-03-03) — Dr. Gordon and a syndicate of farmers plan to buy Parsons field as a refuge for old horses, but Kevin and Albert stumble across a dastardly plan to foil their good intentions.
- E25: Game of Chance (1974-03-10) — Dr. Gordon and Amy visit London for the day leaving Jenny to look after the things. The boys however have other ideas about who is in charge . Albert gallops off to Maybury Fair an
- E26: The Last Roundup (1974-03-27) — 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 th
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Adventures of Black Beauty have? 2 season(s) with 52 episodes.
Who created The Adventures of Black Beauty? Anna Sewell, Ted Willis.
Where can I watch The Adventures of Black Beauty? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
