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Trainer was a British television series transmitted by the BBC between 1991 and 1992. Filmed in and around the village of Compton near Newbury, the series was set in the world of horse racing. It starred Mark Greenstreet as Mike Hardy, an aspiring horse trainer keen to set up his own stables. Other major characters included local gambler John Grey and widow Rachel Ware. Trainer lasted for two series and was the last TV project for producer Gerard Glaister. The theme song, "More to Life", was performed by Cliff Richard. The song was written by Simon May and Mike Read. The first series of 13 episodes was given the prime time Sunday night slot on BBC1 which had previously been occupied by another Glaister creation Howards' Way and a horse-racing storyline from that earlier programme provided much of the inspiration for Trainer. However, with ratings of around 6 million, the second series was reduced to ten episodes and shown on Wednesday evenings.
Episodes
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- E1 All I Need is One Good HorseNext upSep 8, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Arkenfield Stables' trainer Mike Hardy solves the mystery of a problem horse.
Guest stars: John Pirkis (Stuart Saunton (as John Duval))
- E2 All I Need Is One Good HorseSep 8, 1991
Synopsis
Arkenfield Stables' trainer Mike Hardy solves the mystery of a problem horse.
- E3 On the CarpetSep 15, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Rachel's step-son sells tainted feed to one of Mike's horses.
Guest stars: John Pirkis (Stuart Saunton (as John Duval))
- E4 Perfect TimingSep 22, 1991
Synopsis
Horse owner James Brant insists that Mike trains his horses only.
- E5 A Just WeightSep 29, 1991
Synopsis
After a horse opens as favourite, a betting owner suspects someone is sharing information with a bookie.
- E6 Fight NightOct 6, 1991
Synopsis
A local boxing championship leads to large bets.
- E7 Horse TradingOct 13, 1991
- E8 A Question of LoyaltyOct 20, 1991
- E9 Business or PleasureOct 27, 1991
- E10 A Little Touch of Magic in the NightNov 3, 1991
Guest stars
Guest stars: Caroline Langrishe (Alison Taylor)
- E11 Ace in the PackNov 10, 1991
- E12 The Rough with the SmoothNov 17, 1991
- E13 No Way to Treat a LadyNov 24, 1991
Cast & crew
Created by Gerard Glaister
David McCallum
Susannah York
Des McAleer
Angharad Rees
