The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
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The Wind in the Willows

7.6 / 10
1984
5 seasons
65 episodes
AnimationKids

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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  • The Further Adventures of Toad

    1.The Further Adventures of Toad

    27-04-198420m

    After 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...

  • The Kidnapping of Toad

    2.The Kidnapping of Toad

    04-06-198420m

    Invited 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...

  • The Ghost at Mole End

    3.The Ghost at Mole End

    11-06-198420m

    Mole 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...

  • The Great Steamer

    4.The Great Steamer

    18-06-198420m

    The 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...

  • Buried Treasure

    5.Buried Treasure

    25-05-198420m

    Mole'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...

  • Mole's Cousin

    6.Mole's Cousin

    01-06-198420m

    Mole'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...

  • The Grand Annual Show

    7.The Grand Annual Show

    09-11-198420m

    Mole'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...

  • The Open Road Again

    8.The Open Road Again

    16-11-198420m

    On 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...

  • Wayfarers All

    9.Wayfarers All

    23-11-198420m

    Based on chapter 9 of the original book. The Rat is visited by a seafarer, who captivates him with stories of his travels, and entices him to journey south, to embark on a ship bou...

  • The Weasels Trap

    10.The Weasels Trap

    30-11-198420m

    After 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...

  • Burglary at Toad Hall

    11.Burglary at Toad Hall

    07-12-198420m

    Toad 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...

  • The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

    12.The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

    14-12-198420m

    Another 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...

  • The Yuletide Entertainment

    13.The Yuletide Entertainment

    24-12-198420m

    The 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...

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