S1 E1 • The Fugitive

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.

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 1972

S1 E2 • The Hostage

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.

Première diffusion : 30 septembre 1972

S1 E3 • The Pit Pony

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

Première diffusion : 7 octobre 1972

S1 E4 • The Horse Thieves

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.

Première diffusion : 14 octobre 1972

S1 E5 • Runaway

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

Première diffusion : 21 octobre 1972

S1 E6 • Warhorse

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.

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 1972

S1 E7 • The Horsemen

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.

Première diffusion : 4 novembre 1972

S1 E8 • The Duel

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.

Première diffusion : 11 novembre 1972

S1 E9 • The Viking Helmet Part 1

Kevin and Robbie find an old viking helmet. Dyks a helper of the Prof. tries to steal it.

Première diffusion : 18 novembre 1972

S1 E10 • The Viking Helmet Part 2

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

Première diffusion : 25 novembre 1972

S1 E11 • Day of Reckoning

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.

Première diffusion : 2 décembre 1972

S1 E12 • Man Trap

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.

Première diffusion : 9 décembre 1972

S1 E13 • Clown on Horseback

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...?

Première diffusion : 23 décembre 1972

S1 E14 • Three Lock to Fortune

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

Première diffusion : 6 décembre 1973

S1 E15 • Recruiting Sergeant

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

Première diffusion : 1 janvier 1973

S1 E16 • The Debt

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.

Première diffusion : 20 janvier 1973

S1 E17 • The Horse Healer

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.

Première diffusion : 27 janvier 1973

S1 E18 • The Witch

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.

Première diffusion : 3 février 1973

S1 E19 • The Ponies

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.

Première diffusion : 10 février 1973

S1 E20 • The Ruffians

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.

Première diffusion : 17 février 1973

S1 E21 • Two of a Kind

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.

Première diffusion : 24 février 1973

S1 E22 • Foul Play

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.

Première diffusion : 3 mars 1973

S1 E23 • Sailor on a Horse

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.

Première diffusion : 10 mars 1973

S1 E24 • Wild Justice

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.

Première diffusion : 17 mars 1973

S1 E25 • The Barge

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?

Première diffusion : 24 mars 1973

S1 E26 • Father and Son

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

Première diffusion : 31 mars 1973