The Wind in the Willows (1984)
The Wind in the Willows is a TV series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1987, based on characters from Kenneth Grahame's classic story The Wind in the Willows and following the 1983 film The Wind in the Willows. It was made by animation company Cosgrove Hall for Thames Television and shown on the ITV network. An hour-long feature, A Tale Of Two Toads, was broadcast in 1988, and a fifth season of 13 episodes was shown in 1989 under the title Oh! Mr Toad in some countries, whilst retaining the title The Wind in the Willows in others.
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Episodes
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1. The Further Adventures of Toad1984-04-27 · 20mAfter having overthrown the Weasels in the battle of Toad Hall, Toad hosts a celebration dinner for his friends. He reminisces about his time in prison, escape from jail, his explo
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2. The Kidnapping of Toad1984-06-04 · 20mInvited to the weasels' den for a 'literary evening', Toad is taken prisoner and a ransom demanded. Badger has no intention of paying for his return, but Toad's incessant chatter d
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3. The Ghost at Mole End1984-06-11 · 20mMole hears sounds which he cannot account for. It leads him to fear that there might be a ghost in his house. Eventually, though, he discovers that the sounds are produced by a hed
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4. The Great Steamer1984-06-18 · 20mThe weasels buy the part of the Wild Wood upon which stands the entrance to Badger's home. They order Badger to vacate the property. When Badger takes the weasels to court, the jud
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5. Buried Treasure1984-05-25 · 20mThe Chief Weasel visits Badger and Mole, revealing he and the other weasels have bought the part of the Wild Wood upon which stands the entrance to Badger's home.
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6. Mole's Cousin1984-06-01 · 20mMole's cousin, a famous literary figure called Auberon Mole, comes to stay after being invited by Toad to a 'literary soiree.' Mole's friends deem his dwelling and appearance too h
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7. The Grand Annual Show1984-11-09 · 20mMole's jam, Rat's walnut cake, Badger's pickled walnuts, and Toad's 'homemade' elderflower wine all compete to be best in show. The weasels also have an abnormally large pumpkin. B
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8. The Open Road Again1984-11-16 · 20mOn a Toad inspired hiking trip attended by Mole and Ratty, the trio soon bump into an old friend - Alfred the horse who once pulled Toad's caravan. Tired of the ghastly 3 quarters
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9. Wayfarers All1984-11-23 · 20mSummer is over, animals are packing up for the winter. A mysterious stranger passes by with exciting tales of travel and far-off countries. Rat decides to leave the Riverbank for e
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10. The Weasels Trap1984-11-30 · 20mAfter Badger interrupts the Chief Weasel's attempts to rob Billy Rabbit in the Wild Wood, the angry Chief plots his revenge. When his henchman stumbles upon an old hunter's trap, h
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11. Burglary at Toad Hall1984-12-07 · 20mToad opens Toad Hall to the public in order to (modestly) show of his many family heirlooms. But the weasels have a dastardly plan to sabotage his efforts. All Toads possessions be
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12. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn1984-12-14 · 20mAnother dramatisation of an episode from Kenneth Grahame’s book (chapter 7). Portly, Otter's young son, goes missing. He has picked the worst possible time – there are otter-hunter
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13. The Yuletide Entertainment1984-12-24 · 20mThe riverbank residents are organising a fun gathering where they show off their singing, dancing and instrument-playing talents: Otter on the piano; Rat playing accordion and sing
Cast
Peter SallisRat (voice)
Michael HordernBadger (voice)
David JasonToad (voice)
Ian CarmichaelNarrator (voice)
Richard PearsonMole (voice)Images
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