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The Adventures of Black Beauty

The Adventures of Black Beauty

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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
Written by Anna Sewell
Produced by Sidney Cole
NetworksITV1

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Top Cast

William Lucas

William Lucas

Dr James Gordon

Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

Amy Winthrop

Roderick Shaw

Roderick Shaw

Kevin Gordon

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Stacy Dorning

Jenny Gordon

Michael Culver

Michael Culver

Squire Armstrong

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookhorsefamily dramawidowersingle fatherstallionthoroughbred19th centurychildren's adventureanimal human friendship

About The Adventures of Black Beauty

The Adventures of Black Beauty is a action & adventure, family, drama series that first aired in 1972 exploring themes of based on novel or book, horse, family drama, widower, single father, stallion. Created by Anna Sewell, it stars William Lucas, Charlotte Mitchell, Roderick Shaw. 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.

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