The Wind in the Willows (1983) - WIDESCREEN 16:9 - Cosgrove Hall

Since it's first publication in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows has become a best seller throughout the world.
In this unique film, the award winning animators of Cosgrove Hall bring Grahame's characters Badge, Mole, Ratty and the flamboyant Toad of Toad Hall magically to life in a world reminiscent of the Edwardian countryside that it represents.
This film reflects the supreme qualities of a British production and captures all the fun and enchantment of a fairy tale adventure.
Adapted by Rosemary Anne Sisson
Voices by Sir Michael Hordern, Richard Pearson, Ian Carmichael, David Jason, Beryl Reid, Una Stubbs, Brian Trueman
Directed by Mark Hall and Chris Taylor.

[@km4262]

The claymation is unbelievable! My kids loved it 30 years ago

[@jimmyjames6267]

62 and still love it

[@DB-sh4gh]

i remember watching this with my eldest son... attention to detail amazing.

[@IVthHorseman]

I haven't seen this since it aired on PBS in the late 80s. Thank you for uploading. Wonderful memories.

[@Fin_The_Shark]

I haven't watched this in about 16 years, possibly longer...

[@Scrinwaipwr]

This is the definitive, the quintessential version of The Wind In The Willows!
What's more is they also made 5 seasons of a sequel TV series that's even better; season 1 is a little ropey but season 2 onwards is an absolute masterpiece!

[@Joannamation]

Thank you for uploading this little gem of a film! Such beautiful animation. I loved watching it as a child, although the scene with the weasels in the Wild Wood used to scare the living daylights out of me. 😂

[@blueraspberryjamaddict017]

Yes, same here. It's very well directed but it's still quite intense and frightening. Gave me nightmares for years

[@toyclubtothemax5787]

I got this on DVD

[@jimmyjames6267]

I love WITW my most favorite story book and movies...

[@anthonycampagnolo9038]

I still watch this now I am 70yo my favourite book as a child and adult it seems

[@hannahmabbott7370]

The animation is gorgeous. I love stop motion animation because i know its an absolute nightmare to work with but the end result is beautiful, i love the clothes and the way the insects move which would have taken months upto a year to get right. The weasels remind me of how travellers are often depicted and who are called gypsies because of it. Romani are not like this but then again stereotypes. I wonder if any of the models are still around?

[@user-jf2fw7jf2l]

This version has the airplane ride at the ending. Very best. Highly recommend. Annie

[@BM-vi5hk]

Syd Barrett’s favorite children’s story

[@imbehindyou666]

I just finished reading this book today, and I didn't know it has been animated a long time ago 😊😊~

[@jimmyjames6267]

There is a lot of animated versions on vhs and dvd

[@Nezukolover018]

I know the book is so good❤

[@daviddunlap2909]

Dang- throwback

[@jimmyjames6267]

No, don't throw it back!

[@minicle426]

The Wild Wood segment used to give me such terrible nightmares.

[@blueraspberryjamaddict017]

Same. It's still unsettling to me as an adult. It was very well directed