The Wind in the Willows (TV 1995)

Director:

Dave Unwin

Writers:

Kenneth Grahame (book), Ted Walker (adaptation)

Stars:

Alan Bennett, Michael Palin, Michael Gambon

2 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alan Bennett	...	Mole (voice)
Michael Palin	...	Rat (voice)
Michael Gambon	...	Badger (voice)
Rik Mayall	...	Toad (voice)
James Villiers	...	Magistrate (voice)
Emma Chambers	...	Gaoler's Daughter (voice)
Judy Cornwell	...	Barge Woman (voice)
Enn Reitel	...	Otter / Rabbit / Policeman / Gaoler (voice)
David Sinclair	...	Clerk / Rabbit / Sergeant (voice)
Mark Lockyer	...	Car Owner / Rabbit / Policeman / Driver / Town Crier / Chief Weasel (voice)
Vanessa Redgrave	...	Grandmother (live action)
Jemima Ffyne	...	Alexandra (live action)
Jordan Hollywood	...	Emma (live action)
Tom Stourton	...	Edward (live action)
Barry Foster	...	Boatman (live action)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

talking animal | based on book

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Genres:

Animation | Family

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 December 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Wind in den Weiden

Filming Locations:

Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

TVC London, Carlton UK Productions, HIT Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Toad: Poop, Poop! Oh, poetry of motion! Ohh, the bliss! Ohhh... poop, poop!

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Connections

Version of Toad of Toad Hall (1946)

User Reviews

Charming adaptation

Having now watched various versions of WITW with my 3 year old son, this was undoubtedly the best of the bunch for both of us, as well as being the most faithful adaptation, and captures the very special and very English magic of the book.

Right from the start a warm elegiac mood and feel is achieved, and the voices of the four leading characters are all excellently cast. We especially loved Alan Bennet, who for me made Mole come fully alive for the first time, and manages to very subtly inject real humour into his delivery. Messrs Gambon (Badger) and Mayall (Toad), were also perfect.

A perfect way to spend a cosy Sunday afternoon curled up with young (or indeed not so young) family.