The Wind in the Willows: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Based on the novels by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows is the classic story of the adventures of Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad of Toad Hall, set in Edwardian England of 1908. Mole sets out from his underground home to discover the world and is befriended by the river loving Water Rat who introduces him to the madcap aristocrat Mr. Toad. Together with Grandfatherly Badger they encounter the rascally Weasels, face the terrors of Wild Wood, and see Mr. Toad through a series of headlong escapades until they return once again to the peace of the English countryside.

Series details

• Title: The Wind in the Willows
• Format: Animation
• Language: English
• Genres: Children, Family
• Premiere date: 1984-04-27
• Final broadcast date listed: 1990-07-03
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: ITV1
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 20 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 31860
• TVDB ID: 70997

Cast and credited roles

• Richard Pearson — Mole
• Peter Sallis — Rat
• Michael Hordern — Badger
• David Jason — Toad
• Ian Carmichael — Narrator

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1984-04-27; final listed air date 1984-12-24; episode order: 13.
• Season 2: premiered 1985-12-24; final listed air date 1986-04-01; episode order: 13.
• Season 3: premiered 1986-12-30; final listed air date 1987-03-26; episode order: 13.
• Season 4: premiered 1987-12-31; final listed air date 1988-03-23; episode order: 13.
• Season 5: premiered 1990-03-27; final listed air date 1990-07-03; episode order: 13.

Source and licence

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