Set at the outbreak of First World War in rural Devon, it follows a young Albert (Tom Sturgess), whose beloved horse, Joey, is sold to an army cavalry unit and sent to the frontline. Albert ...

Joey is then trained to work as a cavalry mount ... and spurs on the horse. Captain Nicholls paints a picture of Joey and reveals to the horse his true feelings about the War.

Episode 2: A cavalry horse. audioEpisode 2: A cavalry horse The farm is in financial difficulty but the outbreak of war gives Mr Narracott the chance to make some money by selling Joey.