The Wind in the Willows

- Season 1

(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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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?