After a storm the river is no longer flowing, ratty, mole, badger and toad set off to find what the cause is. The series took place where the film left off and the original voice cast members. Written as a childrens story, the wind in the willows is enjoyed by many grownups who relish grahames ability to evoke the long summer days of childhood. Available on dvd for the first time the wind in the willows. Shy mole leaves his hole and is entranced by the world he discovers.
The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame free ebook. Toad and his prison time, but mostly it is a timeless story of friends who will do anything for each other. There is a literary quality to the tales, based on the characters created. Brought vividly and faithfully to life in this 1983 film adaptation, kenneth grahames classic tales of mole, rat, badger, and toad are now available on dvd for the first time. Wind in the willows spring wind in the willows summer wind in the willows autumn wind in the willows winter the situation in america is far simpler, with just two sets to consider. Wind in the willows is a wonderful fantasy which makes many moral points about cooperation, responsibility, courage, civility, and virtue. He reminisces about his time in prison, escape from jail, his exploits with the barge woman, etc. The wind in the willows, kenneth grahame the wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Mar 26, 2007 wind in the willows series one complete dvd. Theres a bit of violence when toad gets into a fight with the ferrets and weasels. These tales are most definitely in the latter category. Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to kenneth grahames young son, the wind in the willows has become one of the bestloved childrens books ever. It was produced by the now defunct tvc television cartoons in london the film includes live action bookending segments with vanessa redgrave as the grandmother who narrates, alan. The book began as bedtime stories for grahames son, and has been consistently in print.
The riverbank folk are preparing for winter, but ratty wants to enjoy the autumn. The wind in the willows a tale of two toads part 1 2. The wind in the willows is a 1983 british stop motion animated film produced by cosgrove hall films same team behind truckers for thames television and aired on the itv network. The wind in the willows is a british stop motion animated television series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1988, based on characters from kenneth grahames classic story the wind in the. The wind in the willows the complete second series. It was a joint production of the bbc and the canadian broadcasting. The wind in the willows complete collection dvd buy. Children of all ages are enchanted by the thought of talking animals that have very humanlike adventures together. Toad, rat, mole, and badger will find yet another new audience with this goodlooking edition. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame full text.
Otter discovers it is due to a building of a bridge for the railway. But the story is a slight mixture of kenneth grahames original willows and the more recent sequel willows in winter by william horwood. The wind in the willows season 1 episode 2 the kidnapping of toad. All five series of the 1980s british animated wind in the willows tv show in one box set collection plus two feature length specials. The wind in the willows appears in its original aspect ratio of 1. This beautifully rendered british animated version of kenneth grahames enduring childrens classic features the voices of michael gambon, michael palin, alan bennett and rik mayall. Watch the wind in the willows season 5, episode 1 a tale of two toads. It looks like every other version of the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults for nearly a century.
Ever since having first seen the wind in the willows, and whenever i watch this dvd, renewed feelings of warmth, happiness, good will for the characters and amazement, and in fact longing to be in that fantasy universe of the single most idyllic depiction in my estimation of the simple pleasures of life in the british countryside, start to. The wind in the willows extension activities scholastic. The wind in the willows season 1 full episodes the wind in the willows full episodes. The wind in the willows is a 2006 liveaction television adaptation of kenneth grahames classic novel the wind in the willows. I still have my copy of the book and a wonderful recounting of the tale on a double vinyl lp set recorded in 1960. The wind in the willows the complete collection dvd by david jason.
The major theme of the story is the struggle between the. Use as many british words and phrases as possible to imitate the language of the wind in the willows make a drawing of one of the rooms in badgers or moles house. After having overthrown the weasels in the battle of toad hall, toad hosts a celebration dinner for his friends. Ever since having first seen the wind in the willows, and whenever i watch this dvd, renewed feelings of warmth, happiness, good will for the characters and amazement, and in fact longing to be in that. Matt lucas, bob hoskins and imelda staunton star in this adaptation of the. The wind in the willows s01e01 the further adventures of. And, unfortunately, that is not included in the first season. The wind in the willows s01e01 the further adventures of toad. The wind in the willows full episodes uploaded a video 3 years ago 1. The wind in the willows the original movie digitally restored edition 20 bluray bluray video verdict the. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame loyal books. The wind in the willows the complete collection dvd by.
Based on the novels by kenneth grahame, the wind in the willows is the. Matt lucas, bob hoskins and imelda staunton star in this adaptation of the childrens classic. Filled with music and songand plenty of tea and jamour gentlemanly quartet always finds a way to traverse lifes ups and downs with aplomb. With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside. The wind in the willows a tale of two toads part 1. The wind in the willows s04e10 monster of the wild wood duration. The wind in the willows abridged and illustrated by inga moore by kenneth grahame. The series begins just after toad hall has been won back from the weasels, with toad hosting a celebratory. The wind in the willows season 3 full episodes youtube. With a friend, make up a conversation between two of the main characters in the book. The image is softlooking and faded, with colors looking. Rent the wind in the willows 1996 on dvd and bluray. Watch the wind in the willows season 1, episode 1 the further adventures of toad.
Julian fellowess adaptation strings together a series of episodes. The image quality is passable for this 1983 production, but no more than that. The book began as bedtime stories for grahames son, and has been consistently in print since its first publication in 1908. The wind in the willows the original movie digitally restored edition 20 bluray bluray video verdict the wind in the willows appears in its original aspect ratio of 4. Written as a childrens story, the wind in the willows is enjoyed by many grownups who relish. Rent the wind in the willows 2006 starring matt lucas and mark gatiss on dvd and bluray. Rent the wind in the willows 1996 starring steve bulen and phil snyder on dvd and bluray. But this season is a great introduction to all the wonders that await, the young and old. For many aficionados of kenneth grahames the wind in the willows, the definitive film version was seen in disneys omnibus animated feature ichabod and mr. The wind in the willows is full of fun and adventures for the best friends.
It won a bafta award and an international emmy award. There are stories you just watch and stories you get caught up in. Jul 09, 2017 rachel kavanaughs production of the wind in the willows is sometimes cute, sometimes raucous but mostly flaccid. I loved this series on pbs many years ago but only season 1 is available on dvd in america. The wind in the willows 1995 directed by dave unwin. The wind in the willows, by british writer kenneth grahame, is wellserved by bransons illustrations.
Librivoxs wind in the willows by kenneth grahame read by adrian praetzellis. The wind in the willows is a british stop motion animated television series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1988, based on characters from kenneth grahames classic story the wind in the willows and following the 1983 featurelength pilot film. Rachel kavanaughs production of the wind in the willows is sometimes cute, sometimes raucous but mostly flaccid. The river bank and other stories by kenneth grahame. Editions of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows s01e11 burglary at toad hall duration. A seafaring rat from constantinople pays ratty a visit who is enchanted by the thought of the sea and the lands beyond. 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.
Kids may be more familiar with tv and film versions based on the original book. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame goodreads. With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside, the goodnatured mole loses patience with spring cleaning. The wind in the willows season 3 full episodes the wind in the willows full episodes. The image is softlooking and faded, with colors looking muted, which is a particular shame in a film thats intended to catch the eye of children. My favorite character is mole though, quiet keeper of burton ale in his cellar and prolific baker of scones.
The film is based on kenneth grahames classic story the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows sterling unabridged classics series. Accounts the friendship of four friends rat, mole, badger, and toad whose adventures test the very fiber of their loyalty. Feb 09, 2014 the wind in the willows s01e01 the further adventures of toad. Available on dvd for the first time the wind in the. Badger has no intention of paying for his return, but toads incessant chatter drives the weasels to distraction, so they play a final trick on him before letting him go free. The wind in the willows season 1 episode 1 the further adventures of toad. The complete series all episodes deliver timeless pleasures with the magic and splendor of kenneth grahames classic book. Parents need to know that the beautifully written, richly inventive adventures chronicled in kenneth grahames the wind in the willows are best for children with patience.
I bought this cd for myself whilst shopping for christmas presents as i wanted to be reminded of the story. Rent the wind in the willows 2006 on dvd and bluray. Toad and his prison time, but mostly it is a timeless story of friends who will do anything. The wind in the willows is a 1995 british animated television film directed by dave unwin and written by ted walker, and based on the novel of the same name, a classic of childrens literature by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows season 1 full episodes youtube. The wind in the willows is a 1995 british animated television film directed by dave unwin and written by ted walker, and based on the novel of the same name, a classic of childrens literature by kenneth. The classic story of how rat, mole, and the other riverbankers saved toad from his excesses. The characters of wind in the willows when the childrens book the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame was published in 1908 its main characters were thriving in the british.