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The Wind in the Willows — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Mark Hall, Chris Taylor
- Starring: Peter Sallis, Michael Hordern, David Jason, Ian Carmichael, Richard Pearson
The Wind in the Willows — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1984-04-27 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 65 |
| Genre | Animation, Kids |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (18 votes) |
The Wind in the Willows — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Further Adventures of Toad (1984-04-27) — 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
- E2: The Kidnapping of Toad (1984-06-04) — 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
- E3: The Ghost at Mole End (1984-06-11) — 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
- E4: The Great Steamer (1984-06-18) — 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
- E5: Buried Treasure (1984-05-25) — The 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.
- E6: Mole's Cousin (1984-06-01) — 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
- E7: The Grand Annual Show (1984-11-09) — 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
- E8: The Open Road Again (1984-11-16) — 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
- E9: Wayfarers All (1984-11-23) — Summer 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
- E10: The Weasels Trap (1984-11-30) — 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
- E11: Burglary at Toad Hall (1984-12-07) — 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
- E12: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1984-12-14) — 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
- E13: The Yuletide Entertainment (1984-12-24) — 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
Season 2
- E1: Winter Sports (1985-12-24) — One night, Toad senses that it is growing colder and realises that it is snowing. He immediately develops a passion for the Winter Sports, and invites all his friends to join in. W
- E2: Toad, Photographer — Toad decides to commission a photograph of himself to put on the wall at Toad Hall, and who better to take it than Toad himself?
- E3: The Rescue — A young shrew has gone missing in the snow. Rat, Mole and Toad set off to track him down, but will they be in time?
- E4: Bankruptcy — Toad’s new found passion for high-finance soon lands him in trouble, and Toad Hall itself is threatened.
- E5: The Storm — One wild and stormy day, everyone turns up at Badger’s to celebrate his birthday – but Rat is missing!
- E6: Patient: Toad — Toad is suffering from a bad cold, but when Rat and Mole arrive, they fear it could be something more serious.
- E7: The Labyrinth — On his way to visit Badger, Ratty stumbles down a hole in the Wild Wood. Injured, he wanders the labyrinth of tunnels while Toad, dressed as Sherlock Holmes, tries to track him dow
- E8: Harvest — Badger, Rat, Mole and Toad set off on a fruit-picking expedition, but before long, the Weasels are up to their usual tricks.
- E9: Auberon's Return — Mole’s cousin, Auberon, arrives at Mole End looking for some peace and quiet, but Mole’s friends have other ideas.
- E10: The Great Golfing Gamble — It doesn’t take Toad long to tire of the game of croquet, and he sets off to play a proper game – like golf!
- E11: Gadget Mad — Toad invites his friends around for a big surprise after tea. He has spent the past weeks installing an electrical generator to power his newfound craze.
- E12: Mayday — May Day celebrations are in full swing on the riverbank, and Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole are enjoying all the fun of the fair. Toad fails miserably at "Test Your Strength"- he can
- E13: Fancy Dress — Invitations are received to a fancy-dress party in Toad Hall, but when everyone arrives, there is no sign of Toad!
Season 3
- E1: Paperchase (1986-12-30) — When the field mice, voles and shrews accidently break a stained glass window in Toad Hall, Rat attempts to find something else for them to do,so “The Riverbanker’s Paperchase Cham
- E2: Mercury of the Motorbicycle (1987-01-08) — Toad invests in a motorbicycle. The blame is immediately put on Toad when the calm of the countryside is disrupted, and Toad cant convince his motorbicycle has been stolen.
- E3: Mr. Toad's Telephone (1987-01-15) — The Weasels have sold Toad an electric telephone. With Mole’s help, Toad installs the telephone but learns from Mole that he cannot call Mole, Rat, or badger as they do not have te
- E4: Toad, Astronomer (1987-01-22) — Toad’s latest craze is Astronomy. So he buys a large, expensive telescope. With great reluctance, his friends help get it up to the roof, and abandon him up there.
- E5: Caught in a Maze (1987-01-29) — Inspired by a recent visit to Hampton Court, Toad has the maze his father had built many years ago restored to its former glory, and opens it to his friends.
- E6: School Days (1987-02-05) — Badger discovers that the local school has been temporarily closed. While Badger, Rat and Mole make plans for alternative lessons, Toad decides that he can turn Toad Hall into Toad
- E7: Badger's Remedy (1987-02-12) — Mole has been stricken with food poisoning! In the basket of remaining mushrooms, Badger is shocked to see a deadly poisonous toadstool. There is an antidote, a fungus, but even th
- E8: Masterchef (1987-02-19) — Tea at Ratty’s finds Toad reminiscing about his last visit to London – Toad had called on Mole’s cousin, where Toad discovered ‘Cooking’. Badger, Rat and Mole are invited to Toad H
- E9: Fire at Toad Hall (1987-02-26) — When Toad accidently sets fire to the Hall, Mole offers Toad a place to stay. Mole soon regrets this offer as car upon car load of furniture begins to arrive at Mole’s modest home.
- E10: Unlikely Allies (1987-03-05) — One grey November morning a Stranger Weasel appears with a persuasive power and turns the Henchmen and Weasels against the Chief. The Stranger takes command and the Weasels go on a
- E11: A Producer's Lot (1987-03-12) — The Riverbankers Annual Production is The Pirates of Penzance! This is Badger’s silver jubilee, but Toad is worried he does not have the biggest part. Half way through the performa
- E12: Champion of the Green Baize (1987-03-19) — “The Game No Gentlemen’s Residence Should Be Without” – a billiard table is installed in Toad Hall and Toad is challenged to a game with his beloved Rolls Royce at stake!
- E13: Winter Haunts (1987-03-26) — Unable to reach their homes in the snow, Mole, Rat and Badger spend a night with Toad, and soon they’re telling ghost stories. The appearance of the ghost of Toad Hall, however doe
Season 4
- E1: Auld Lang Syne (1987-12-31)
- E2: Bricks and Mortar (1988-01-06)
- E3: The Lost River
- E4: The Tournament
- E5: Lord Toad
- E6: Hot Air
- E7: Fighting Fit
- E8: Hall For Sale
- E9: Toad's Harvest
- E10: Monster of the Wild Wood — May 8th, Saturday: Drive from Marrakech, via Almeria to Barcelona in time to watchthe Grand Prix at 13:00 Sunday.
- E11: Remember, Remember
- E12: Tunnels and Tremors
- E13: Happy New Year
Season 5
- E1: The Chief's Return (1990-03-22)
- E2: Oarsman Toad
- E3: Midsummer Night's Disaster
- E4: The Compleat Bungler
- E5: Mr. Toad of 'The Times'
- E6: Toad in Motion
- E7: Piano-Roll Toad
- E8: Gypsy Toad
- E9: Hip-Hip Soirée!
- E10: Happy Birthday!
- E11: A Toad in Time
- E12: Toad in Love
- E13: Toad: Film Maker
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Wind in the Willows have? 5 season(s) with 65 episodes.
Who created The Wind in the Willows? Mark Hall, Chris Taylor.
Where can I watch The Wind in the Willows? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.