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Trainer
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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.
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All I Need is One Good Horse
1991-09-08 · 30m
Arkenfield Stables' trainer Mike Hardy solves the mystery of a problem horse.
All I Need Is One Good Horse
1991-09-08
Arkenfield Stables' trainer Mike Hardy solves the mystery of a problem horse.
On the Carpet
1991-09-15 · 30m
Rachel's step-son sells tainted feed to one of Mike's horses.
Perfect Timing
1991-09-22
Horse owner James Brant insists that Mike trains his horses only.
A Just Weight
1991-09-29
After a horse opens as favourite, a betting owner suspects someone is sharing information with a bookie.
Fight Night
1991-10-06
A local boxing championship leads to large bets.
Horse Trading
1991-10-13
A Question of Loyalty
1991-10-20
Business or Pleasure
1991-10-27
A Little Touch of Magic in the Night
1991-11-03
Ace in the Pack
1991-11-10
The Rough with the Smooth
1991-11-17
No Way to Treat a Lady
1991-11-24
