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 complete series all episodes deliver timeless pleasures with the magic and splendor of kenneth grahames classic book. The vocabulary is decidedly not dick and jane, and a reader with a love of words will find new ones to treasure, even if wellequipped for the journey. The wind in the willows s01e01 the further adventures of toad. Wind in the willows by kenneth grahame readaloud, chapter 1. The riverbank folk are preparing for winter, but ratty wants to enjoy the autumn. The wind in the willows fourpack includes both feature films. The wind in the willows s01e11 burglary at toad hall. Inspired by kenneth grahames book the wind in the willows, these animated shorts show us the adventures of beloved ratty, mole, toad and badger wind in the willows i still remember the jaw dropping wonderment of watching this in the film came first for me, but soon the book.
I have seen numerous film versions of the wind in the willows and this one is something special. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. This is the only tv movie adaptation of wind in the willows as far as im concerned. Bob hoskins and lee ingleby in the wind in the willows 2006 bob hoskins. As a child i used to listen to alan bennett reading an abridged version of the wind in the willows often and the story is one my all time favourites. Watch all the wind in the willows episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. The tales of ratty mole badger and toad featuring the voices of david jason richard pearson ian carmichael beryl reid una stubbs peter sallis jimmy hibbert a. The animation was beautiful with its picturesque scenery and realistic characters. If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be.
The film was released in the united kingdom on 18 october 1996. The classic tale from kenneth grahame is brought to the screen in this adaptation from 1983. The film stars steve coogan, eric idle and terry jones. Some parts of it are really funny but overall the film is brilliant. I enjoy the cosgrove hall tv series as a tv series but still find this to be the best film adaptation of the original book. Mole works very hard in his home at mole end doing spring cleaning. The wind in the willows is a 1983 movie directed by brian cosgrove, kenneth grahame. Vintage book the wind in the willows kenneth grahame methuens classic 1947. 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. Available on dvd for the first time the wind in the willows. Filled with music and songand plenty of tea and jamour gentlemanly quartet always finds a way to traverse lifes ups and downs with aplomb.
Rent the wind in the willows 2006 on dvd and bluray. The complete first series kenneth grahames classic adventure continues with the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows s01e01 the further adventures of toad duration. It is an adaptation of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame. Its talkiness and more languid pace may test the patience of some, but more will bask in the warm glow of these mostly gentle stories and delight in toads silly antics. Wind in the willows the complete collection dvd, 2008, 11disc. The wind in the willows the complete first series dvd, 2005, 2disc set. The wind in the willows is a british stop motion animated television series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1988. Rent the wind in the willows 2006 starring matt lucas and mark gatiss on dvd and bluray. The series took place where the film left off and the original voice cast. The wind in the willows the complete series 19831990.
The wind in the willows s01e01 the further adventures of. The adventures of mole part 6 wind in the willows louiseo56. I adored this film as a child and as an adult i still love it and find myself humming the songs on occasion. Featuring over 35 hours of the best british animation, this box set is the definitive wind in the willows collection. The screenplay for the film was written by rosemary anne sisson.
The wind in the willows 1983 film cosgrove hall wiki. The complete collection brings together all five series of the wind in the willows, the bafta and emmy award winning original the wind in the willows movie and the special feature length episode a tale of two toads. The cast including the likes of sir david jason and peter sallis was fabulous and helped create a realistic world. The wind in the willows the complete collection dvd. Staring sir michael horndern, peter sallis, richard pearson and ian carmichael. The wind in the willows is a 52episode tv series that originally aired between 1984 and 1987, based on characters from kenneth grahames classic story the wind in the willows and following the 1983 film the wind in the willows.
The wind in the willows the complete second series dvd. Toad lives at his ancestral home toad hall and first appeared taking up a craze of travelling the world with a horse and cart with ratty and mole around to join him. The animation is absolutely brilliant given that its 36 years old. The wind in the willows is a tv series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1987, based on characters from kenneth grahames classic story the wind in the willows and following the 1983 film the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows is anything but a wild ride, as its exquisitely brought to life in this awardwinning british stopmotion animated series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. One spring, mole decides that he can ignore the spring cleaning for a little longer, and begins a series of adventures with his new friend rat. The story lines were funny and kept true to the books whilst adding the flare of television. The wind in the willows the complete collection dvd by. The wind in the willows released in the united states as mr.
Toad also known as mr toad or toady is one of the main characters in the wind in the willows. Rent the wind in the willows 1996 on dvd and bluray. Shop the wind in the willows the complete collection dvd. The wind in the willows s01e01 the further adventures. The wind in the willows complete collection dvd buy. 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. The series took place where the film left off and the original voice cast members. The wind in the willows is faithful to grahames voice this series could serve as an invaluable vocabulary builder and the whimsical spirit of his classic book. The wind in the willows bluray willows, original movie. The wind in the willows dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay.
Viewers will bask in this meticulously mounted realization of kenneth grahames whimsical world, introduced by a theme song warm enough to shed any cares of the day. The wind in the willows has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults for nearly a century. It was described as the pilot episode which launched the tv series. Brian trueman, kenneth grahame, rosemary anne sisson. The wind in the willows s05e toad film maker duration. Wind in the willows, the the willows in winter dvd, 1999 for sale. The wind in the willows is a 1987 american animated musical television film directed by arthur rankin, jr. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 32 produced by. The wind in the willows film was based on the original book by kenneth grahame. David jason, richard pearson and michael hordern returned. Some endearing stopmotion effects are deployed for the characters, with mole, badger, rat, and.
With amazingly detailed sets that recreate mole end, toad hall, and the wild wood, these episodes capture the spellbinding stopmotion genius of cosgrove hall productions. The wind in the willows fourpack original film first series second series a tale of two toads. The wind in the willows season 1 episode guide on tv. Badger and contains themes of mysticism, adventure. Rent the wind in the willows 1996 starring steve bulen and phil snyder on dvd and bluray.
If you remember wind in the willows, this is the original movie or film. Toads wild ride is a 1996 british liveaction childrens film written and directed by terry jones, and produced by jake eberts and john goldstone. The wind in the willows is a 52 episode tv series that originally aired between 1984 and 1987, based on characters from kenneth grahame s classic story the wind in the willows and following the 1983 film the wind in the willows. The series was made not with claymation, but rather with very expensive models made from latex foam. The wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows full episodes uploaded a video 3 years ago. Wind in the willows the complete series 11 disc box. Set in a pastoral version of england, the film focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters moley, ratty, mr. The wind in the willows original film dvd region 2. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. The series was launched on the back of cosgrove halls film special, the wind in the willows, an adaptation of the original grahame story concerning toads exploits abroad on the road, a spell in prison and the reclamation of toad hall. The wind in the willows complete series collection 11 discs 35 hours viewing r4. The wind in the willows 1983 online free movie 123movies. It was made by animation company cosgrove hall for thames television and shown on the itv network.
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