The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

Based on the characters created by Kenneth Grahame, this award winning animated series follows the adventures of Mole (Richard Pearson) as he leaves home to discover the world. Mole finds friendship with Rat (Peter Sallis), Badger (Sir Michael Hordern), and Toad (David Jason), and together they face the terrors of the Wild Wood.

Genre: AnimationAdventureFamily

Cast:Richard PearsonPeter SallisMichael HordernDavid JasonIan CarmichaelBrian TruemanDelia CorrieBrian SouthwoodKate LeeDaphne OxenfordJimmy HibbertPeter WheelerAllan BardsleyUna StubbsHoward Lloyd-LewisBeryl ReidEdward KelseyJonathan Cecil


1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Winter Sports

Mon, Dec 23, 1985

There is snow on the ground and skis on Mr Toad's feet but can he beat the weasel's bob-sleigh?

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Toad, Photographer

Mon, Jan 6, 1986

Mole inadvertently sparks a new craze in Toad for photography with predictably amusing consequences. Badger's experience is helpful during a slideshow.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ The Rescue

Mon, Jan 13, 1986

Ratty, Mole and Toad mount rescue missions when Ernest, a young shrew goes missing in the snowy winter conditions.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Bankruptcy

Mon, Jan 20, 1986

Toad needs help from his friends when the weasels attempt to exploit his recent dabbling with stocks and shares.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ The Storm

Mon, Jan 27, 1986

It's Badger's birthday but his party turns into a rescue mission when Rat becomes trapped by a fallen tree during a storm.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Patient Toad

Mon, Feb 3, 1986

Toad has a cold and believes he will die young like his ancestors after reading of diseases in Latin books.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ The Labyrinth

Mon, Feb 10, 1986

Ratty tumbles into an old labyrinth while travelling to Badger's house in the wild wood and it's down to his friends to help him. Toad has a new obsession with detective stories.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Harvest

Mon, Feb 17, 1986

Toad reluctantly helps his friends to pick berries for supplies as autumn/winter approach but the weasels are out to steal their harvest.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Auberon's Return

Mon, Feb 24, 1986

Disappointed by the lack of success for his latest play and lacking inspiration, Auberon pays a visit to his cousin Mole. Can anything reignite his interest in writing.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ The Great Golfing Gamble

Mon, Mar 3, 1986

After Toad loses badly at a game of croquet, the weasels seek to take advantage of his latest whim by playing a high-stakes match of golf with Toad Hall as the prize.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Gadget Mad

Mon, Mar 10, 1986

Toad's most recent obsession with modern electronic appliances seems to have a few shocking results up at Toad Hall. Yet again, it's up to Badger, Rat, and Mole to pick up the pieces.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ May-Day

Mon, Mar 24, 1986

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Fancy Dress

Mon, Mar 31, 1986