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 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Further Adventures of Toad

Thu, Apr 26, 1984

Mr Toad recounts his adventures and escape from prison to his friends at Toad Hall. Badger, Ratty and Mole's recollections seem to differ from their host's.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ The Kidnapping of Toad

Thu, May 3, 1984

Mr Toad in invited to be guest speaker by the weasels who kidnap him and issue a ransom for his release, the weasels soon discover they have taken on more than the bargained for.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Ghost at Mole End

Thu, May 10, 1984

It's early spring on the riverbank and as Mole slowly awakes from his sleep he hears some strange noises, is there a ghost haunting Mole End?

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ The Great Steamer

Thu, May 17, 1984

A steamboat comes up the river and causes havoc putting young mouse Billy in danger, can Ratty and Mole save him?

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Buried Treasure

Thu, May 24, 1984

The Weasels buy the wild wood and go to court to get Badger evicted. Mole goes searching in the tunnels at Badger's home and finds a curious old chest.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Mole's Cousin

Thu, May 31, 1984

Moles cousin Oberon a famous playwright comes to Mole End to visit, moles friends try to add a bit of luxury and style ahead of his visit.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ The Grand Annual Show

Thu, Nov 8, 1984

The residents of the riverbank and wild wood prepare their entries to the Grand Annual Show, but will the Weasel's pumpkin or Mr Toad's wine win the grand prize?

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ The Open Road Again

Thu, Nov 15, 1984

Toad, Ratty and Mole take to the road on a hiking trip where the come across Toad's old caravan. They decide to renovate it for a caravan trip.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Wayfarers All

Thu, Nov 22, 1984

The riverbank folk are preparing for winter, but Ratty wants to enjoy the Autumn. A seafaring rat from Constantinople pays Ratty a visit who is enchanted by the thought of the sea and the lands beyond.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ The Weasel's Trap

Thu, Nov 29, 1984

The weasels find a hunters trap in the wild wood and plan to use it against Badger.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Burglary at Toad Hall

Thu, Dec 6, 1984

Mr Toad opens Toad Hall to the public but some of the contents seem to have gone missing.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

Thu, Dec 13, 1984

Otter's son Portly goes missing after the hunt passes by the riverbank, the riverside and the wild wood join forces to search for him.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ The Yuletide Entertainment

Sun, Dec 23, 1984

There is a festive gathering at Toad Hall but Toad's performance of Gilbert and Sullivan songs is in doubt when he loses his voice. Can Mole bring a bit of style to proceedings?