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Eventually, though, he discovers that the sounds are produced by a hedgehog which has fallen into a crevice immediately above his burrow. It leads him to fear that there might be a ghost in his house. Mole hears sounds which he cannot account for. Badger has no intention of paying for his return, but Toad's incessant chatter drives the weasels to distraction, so they play a final trick on him before letting him go free.

Invited to the weasels' den for a 'literary evening', Toad is taken prisoner and a ransom demanded. His friends are less than impressed with how he handled some of the situations, but Toad gets offended when they tell him so. He reminisces about his time in prison, escape from jail, his exploits with the barge woman, etc. Series 1 (1984)Īfter having overthrown the Weasels in the battle of Toad Hall, Toad hosts a celebration dinner for his friends.

Additional voices by Brian Trueman, Brian Southwood, Daphne Oxenford, Jack May, Delia Corrie, Peter Wheeler, Kate Lee, Beryl Reid and Jimmy HibbertĪ film, a feature length special and fifty two episodes were produced:įor the 1983 film, click here.

The figurines of the characters were articulate metal skeletons covered in latex rubber on a scale model set which provided the flexibility and detail which distinguished the series that everyone grew to know and love. The animation used was stop motion, although most people mistook it for claymation. He is often seen using both with his motorcycle only making a few appearances. It had the original story concept of Toad staying with his craze of motorcars, but he later acquires a red motorcycle. Toad, Rat and Mole lived near the river while Badger and the evil Weasels lived in the Wild Wood. Some episodes were based on chapters from the original story while others consisted of Toad trying something new but often failing, the Weasels making trouble or a specific event. Peter Sallis replaced Ian Carmichael after the movie, but he stayed on as the narrator.

This was David Jason's second official TV series for Cosgrove Hall where he was the voice of Toad (one of the lead characters). The Wind In The Willows is a television show based on the famous book by Kenneth Grahame starring Toad, Mole, Rat, Badger and the evil Weasels. Title with Toad (Top Left), Rat (Top Right), Badger (Bottom Left) and Mole (Bottom Right)Ħ7 (With the movie and feature length episode)