The Adventures of Black Beauty

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.

Created by Anna Sewell, Ted Willis

Network

• ITV1

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  William Lucas

  Dr James Gordon

  52 eps

• 

  Charlotte Mitchell

  Amy Winthrop

  52 eps

• 

  Roderick Shaw

  Kevin Gordon

  52 eps

• 

  Judi Bowker

  Vicky Gordon

  26 eps

Themes

• 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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