A Horseman Riding By is a short thirteen episode BBC series based on a book trilogy by R F Delderfield. The series follows the life and times of Paul Craddock (portrayed by
Nigel Havers). Craddock fought in the Boer War and was severely injured during the combat. He returns home unsure what to do with his life.
The series follows Craddock from his return from the Boer War up to and past the first World War (The Great War).