The New Adventures of Black Beauty - The Birdman

A continuation of the British television series cherished by herds of horse-loving girls, The New Adventures of Black Beauty follows Vicky Denning (Amber McWilliams, from TV series Strangers) who has emigrated to New Zealand, where she is captivated by a beautiful black horse. The co-production features many Kiwi names in front of and behind the camera. This extract from the eighth episode sees Manfred attempting to fly on Karekare Beach in a Richard Pearse-like contraption. A shady-looking Kurt (Michael Hurst) looks on, while Vicky charges to the rescue on Black Beauty.

Hey Manfred! You might be quicker if you grow wings!

– A local naysayer jeers at Manfred's efforts

Key Cast & Crew

Gedeon Burkhard

As: Manfred

Amber McWilliams

As: Victoria Denning

Michael Hurst

As: Kurt

Mike Smith

Director

Murray Newey

Producer

Stacy Dorning

As: Jenny Gordon Denning