Trainer (Season 1)

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 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1991-09-08

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Arkenfield Stables' trainer Mike Hardy solves the mystery of a problem horse.

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    All I Need Is One Good Horse (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1991-09-08

    Overview: Arkenfield Stables' trainer Mike Hardy solves the mystery of a problem horse.

  • Poster for On the Carpet

    On the Carpet (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1991-09-15

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Rachel's step-son sells tainted feed to one of Mike's horses.

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    Perfect Timing (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1991-09-22

    Overview: Horse owner James Brant insists that Mike trains his horses only.

  • Poster for A Just Weight

    A Just Weight (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1991-09-29

    Overview: After a horse opens as favourite, a betting owner suspects someone is sharing information with a bookie.

  • Poster for Fight Night

    Fight Night (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1991-10-06

    Overview: A local boxing championship leads to large bets.

  • Poster for Horse Trading

    Horse Trading (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1991-10-13

  • Poster for A Question of Loyalty

    A Question of Loyalty (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1991-10-20

  • Poster for Business or Pleasure

    Business or Pleasure (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1991-10-27

  • Poster for A Little Touch of Magic in the Night

    A Little Touch of Magic in the Night (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1991-11-03

  • Poster for Ace in the Pack

    Ace in the Pack (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1991-11-10

  • Poster for The Rough with the Smooth

    The Rough with the Smooth (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1991-11-17

  • Poster for No Way to Treat a Lady

    No Way to Treat a Lady (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1991-11-24

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