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Classic Serial: Black Beauty

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Anna Sewell 's 1877 classic, which attempted to change careless attitudes towards horses in 19th-century England. A well-bred horse starts out in a good stable, with friends Ginger and Merrylegs, but gradually comes down in the world, his health failing from overwork and his spirit almost broken. Dramatised by Katie Hims.
Director Liz Webb Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Anna Sewell
Dramatised By:
Katie Hims.
Director:
Liz Webb
mack Beauty:
Adam Godley
Beauty's mother Ndldi:
Del Fatti
Ginger:
Liza Sadovy
Merrylegs:
Jason Chan
John:
Ewan Bailey
Squire Gordon:
Loan Meredith
Lady Gordon:
Helen Longworth
Joe:
Stuart McLoughlin
York:
Stephen Hogan
Reuben:
Jon Glover
Jerry:
Robert Hastie
Larrv:
Phllln Fnv
Source: Radio Times

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