All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 The Fugitive

    • September 23, 1972
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    Dr. James Gordon and his two children Vicky and Kevin move from London to the country. On the first day Vicky finds a hurt horse and takes it with her. She asks her father for help and he looks after the horse. Everyone can see, that the horse was treated. Later the son of the owner wants the stallion back. Dr. Gorden says no, and the young man moves. Vicky fells in love with the horse, but the family has no money to buy such a good horse.

  • S01E02 The Hostage

    • September 30, 1972
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    Vicky and Kevin discover an escaped convict, hiding in the stable. He threatens to harm Beauty unless the children aid in his getaway.

  • S01E03 The Pit Pony

    • October 7, 1972
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    Vicky helps young Billy who has rescued his pit pony from being slaughtered but is accused of theft in the process.

  • S01E04 The Horse Thieves

    • October 14, 1972
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    Beauty is stolen by two incompetent Irish rogues, eager to escape a life working on the railway. They see Beauty as being the key to making their fortunes but they unwittingly hide him right where blasting is about to take place. So begins a race against time to find and save Beauty.

  • S01E05 Runaway

    • October 21, 1972
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    Vicky helps a young man master his fear of horses whilst Beauty helps heal the emotional scars of the young man's reclusive uncle.

  • S01E06 Warhorse

    • October 28, 1972
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    Vicky and Dr Gordon rescue an old cavalry horse and Vicky and Kevin make a new young friend who has been kept hidden away by his over protective Grandmother.

  • S01E07 The Horsemen

    • November 4, 1972
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    Beauty is at risk from a spoiled young woman who is used to getting everything that she wants. In order to save Beauty, Vicky enlists the help of a secret society sworn to protect the interests of horses.

  • S01E08 The Duel

    • November 11, 1972
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    Vicky discovers a young man, wounded in a duel. She takes him back to Dr Gordon but the family is soon caught up in a dangerous and treachorous plot that places them all in peril.

  • S01E09 The Viking Helmet Part 1

    • November 18, 1972
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    Kevin and Robbie find an old viking helmet. Dyks a helper of the Prof. tries to steal it.

  • S01E10 The Viking Helmet Part 2

    • November 25, 1972
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    The Prof. assistent Peter Stockman is the man behind the stolen helmet. Vicky is sad because she was fallen in love with Peter.

  • S01E11 Day of Reckoning

    • December 2, 1972
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    Beauty's life is in danger when Dr Gordon suspects that he has contracted rabies. However, there is something more sinister afoot and Vicky and Dr. Gordon must get to the bottom of it before Beauty is taken away from them forever.

  • S01E12 Man Trap

    • December 9, 1972
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    Vicky discovers some lethal traps on Lord Eddington's land which leads to a dispute with the new gamekeeper who is keen to make an impression, having been unemployed for many years and with a pregnant wife to support.

  • S01E13 Clown on Horseback

    • December 23, 1972
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    Vicky tries to help break a horse who won't be broken and Kevin and Robbie befriend a clown who cannot seem to find his niche. Is the solution right under all their noses...?

  • S01E14 Three Lock to Fortune

    • December 6, 1973
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    Vicky and Albert help Colin Eddington save the family estate from his unscrupulous cousin by solving the riddle, left by his Grandfather, that will lead to hidden treasure

  • S01E15 Recruiting Sergeant

    • January 1, 1973
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    Black Beauty is in danger of losing his freedom when a recruiting sergeant of the British Army Kevin tricks to join up the army.

  • S01E16 The Debt

    • January 20, 1973
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    Amy is forced to take drastic action in order to protect a wayward relative as well as save Beauty from being sold at the Horse fayre. Guest stars John Nettles.

  • S01E17 The Horse Healer

    • January 27, 1973
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    Vicky comes to the aid of a healer who is being persecuted by the locals but cousin Frank, visiting from Canada, does not share her compassion. However, he is forced to revise his position when Beauty's life is endangered.

  • S01E18 The Witch

    • February 3, 1973
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    Vicky bumps into an eccentric woman, Mrs Allingham, whilst out riding on Beauty. Albert is convinced that she is a witch but all the children are forced to confront their fears and prejudices when the boys lose their kite on her property.

  • S01E19 The Ponies

    • February 10, 1973
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    Kevin and Albert help to look after the wild forest ponies but a mysterious illness is killing them and, soon, Beauty's life is in danger too.

  • S01E20 The Ruffians

    • February 17, 1973
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    Dr Gordon is kidnapped by desperate men, one of whom is wounded and,after they threaten to harm Vicky and Beauty, is forced to aid them in the attempted break out of a famed pirate.

  • S01E21 Two of a Kind

    • February 24, 1973
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    Vicky and Kevin help to hide two orphans on the run and learn how lucky they are to have a home and people who love them.

  • S01E22 Foul Play

    • March 3, 1973
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    Vicky and Albert are enlisted to help an undercover policeman to expose a horse doping ring he says is headed by a prominent local figure, but is he who he says he is? Guest stars, Jennie Linden, Glynn Edwards and Mark Eden.

  • S01E23 Sailor on a Horse

    • March 10, 1973
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    Vicky visits and old cottage believed to be haunted and finds an ex sailor living there, who proves to be a friend ideed when a lawyer threatens to evict the Gordon family from their home.

  • S01E24 Wild Justice

    • March 17, 1973
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    Dr. Gordon rescues a family from their squalid tennants cottage saying that the place should be burned down. When the house does burn down, Dr Gordon is the chief suspect and it is up to Vicki, Albert and Beauty to prove his innocence. Guest stars Peter Bowles.

  • S01E25 The Barge

    • March 24, 1973
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    Vicky and Kevin are upset when old Maggie won't let them visit her, as usual, on her barge. Is the fact that her son, Albert, has returned from prison and valueable paintings are going missing too much of a coincidence?

  • S01E26 Father and Son

    • March 31, 1973
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    Dr. Gordon tries to sort out a dispute between a grandfather and his son in law over the future of little Stan.

Season 2

  • S02E01 A Member of the Family

    • September 23, 1973
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    Jenny returns from school and immediately angers the new neighbor Armstrong by spoiling his fox hunt. A scruffy waif called Ned arrives at the Gordon's house and claims to be Amy's nephew. He refuses to follow the simplest of rules and tensions escalate with Armstrong.

  • S02E02 A Member of the Family Part - 2

    • September 30, 1973
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    Ned's behavior creates tension in the Gordon household and when items start disappearing, he is suspected.

  • S02E03 The Outcast

    • October 7, 1973
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    Ned is caught in a lie by Dr. Gordon and decides to run away, encountering a drifter mistreating a circus pony.

  • S02E04 Good Neighbours

    • October 14, 1973
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    Briggs and his family are being evicted from one of the squire's cottages after his wife becomes ill.

  • S02E05 Mission of Mercy

    • October 21, 1973
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    Ned ignores Dr. Gordon's warning about keeping Jonah the pony away from yew leaves, which could poison him.

  • S02E06 Battle of Wills

    • October 28, 1973
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    After breaking his leg, Dr Gordon has to enlist the assistance of a new young doctor to carry on his duties.

  • S02E07 The Medicine Man

    • November 4, 1973
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    A quack doctor moves into the village selling his own medicine for sixpence a bottle, claimes it cures all ills.

  • S02E08 Out of the Night

    • November 11, 1973
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    Eerie things happen in Monkswood when Jenny and Ned claim to have seen a ghost.

  • S02E09 Panic

    • November 18, 1973
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    During a storm Squire Armstrong believes he was attacked by Black Beauty and promises if it happens again, Beauty will be destroyed.

  • S02E10 The Challenge

    • November 25, 1973
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    Charles Armstrong, the squire's nephew, arrives for a visit and soon quarrels with Albert and Ned.

  • S02E11 Pocket Money

    • December 2, 1973
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    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.

  • S02E12 The Quarry

    • December 9, 1973
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    Dr. Gordon and Black Beauty head to the quarry after a blast goes wrong and men are injured.

  • S02E13 Secret of Fear

    • December 16, 1973
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    Jenny suddenly develops a fear of Beauty.

  • S02E14 Lost Part - 1

    • December 23, 1973
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    Simey returns, seeking retribution on the Gordons for his time in prison.

  • S02E15 Lost Part - 2

    • December 23, 1973
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    Ned returns to the Gordons, having escaped from his abduction, but the constable doubts his story.

  • S02E16 Lost Goddess

    • December 30, 1973
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    Squire Armstrong inherited a religious Indian idol from his grandfather and is outraged when it's stolen.

  • S02E17 Where's Jonah?

    • January 6, 1974
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    Black Beauty searches for Jonah, a pony who ran away.

  • S02E18 The Horse Breaker

    • January 20, 1974
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    Albert takes Black Beauty for a run against Dr. Gordon's wishes and he forbids Kevin and Albert from riding the horse without permission.

  • S02E19 A Long Hard Run

    • January 31, 1974
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    The squire sets up a match race between Jenny and Dolly.

  • S02E20 Goodbye Beauty

    • February 3, 1974
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    Paperwork is discovered revealing Black Beauty doesn't belong to the Gordons.

  • S02E21 The Escape

    • February 10, 1974
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    Dr. Gordon doesn't believe Kevin and Albert when they tell him that Cicley Eddington is being held prisoner in Granley Hill by her aunt and uncle.

  • S02E22 A Ribbon for Beauty

    • February 17, 1974
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    Ned is spending time with George downing trees while Jenny is excited about a party invite from Frances Bazely.

  • S02E23 The Last Charge

    • February 24, 1974
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    Kevin and Albert enjoy listening to the tales of Corporal Donovan, who claims to have been in the Light Brigade.

  • S02E24 Race Against Time

    • March 3, 1974
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    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.

  • S02E25 Game of Chance

    • March 10, 1974
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    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 and loses not only his money but Beauty as well.

  • S02E26 The Last Roundup

    • March 27, 1974
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    Albert uncovers a rustling operation but needs Beauty's help to prove it.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 black beauty act 1

    • January 1, 2022

    a brand new 2022 interview with actor judi bowker who starred as vicky gorden

  • SPECIAL 0x2 black beauty act 2

    • January 1, 2022

    a brand new 2022 interview with actor stephen garlick who starred as ned lewis

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    • January 1, 2022

    a brand new 2022 interviews director and casting director