The Wind in the Willows (1993)

**The Wind in the Willows** is a UK VHS release by Thames Video on 25th October 1993.

## Description

Since its first publication in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's **The Wind in the Willows** has a become a best-seller throughout the world. In this unique programme, the award-winning animators of Cosgrove Hall bring Grahame's characters, **Badger**, **Mole**, **Ratty** and the flamboyant **Toad of Toad Hall**, magically to life in a beautiful setting reminiscent of the Edwardian country scene they represent. This film reflects the supreme quality of a British production with all the fun and enchantment of a fairy tale adventure.

## Voices

* David Jason as Toad
* Ian Carmichael as Ratty
* Richard Pearson as Mole
* Michael Hordern as Badger
* David Jason as Chief Weasel
* Beryl Reid as Mrs Carrington Moss
* Jonathan Cecil as Reggie
* Edward Kesley as The Engine Driver
* Una Stubbs as The Jailor's Daughter and Various Voices
* Brian Trueman as The Policeman
* Allan Bardsley as Alfred the horse

## Credits

* Original Story by Kenneth Grahame.
* Adapted by Rosemary Anne Sisson.
* Voices by Richard Pearson, Ian Carmichael, David Jason, Sir Michael Hordern, Beryl Reid,
Jonathan Cecil, Edward Kelsey, Una Stubbs, Brian Trueman and Alan Bardsley.
* Animators: Marjorie Graham, Barry Purves, Andrea Lord and Sue Pugh.
* Model Characters Designed and Sculpted by Brain Cosgrove, Bridget Appleby and David Hayes.
* Model Characters Constructed by Peter Saunders, Neal Scanlan, Rebecca Hunt and Bridget Smith.
* Models, Sets and Props: Chris Walker, Yvonne Fox, Terry Brown,
Jerry Andrews, John Squire and Tony Dunsterville.
* Illustration: Beverly Bush.
* Costume Design: Nigel Cornford.
* Stills Photography: Richard Smiles.
* Music Composed by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe.
* Arranged by Brian Ibbetson.
* Model Camera: Joe Dembinski.
* Rostrum Camera: Frank Hardie.
* Dubbing Mixer: Ted Spooner.
* Processing: Humphries Laboratories, Manchester.
* Film Editor: John McManus.
* Assistant Editor: Nibs Senior and Zygmunt Markiewicz.
* Executive Producer: John Hambley.
* Produced by Mark Hall and Brian Cosgrove.
* Animation Director: Chris Taylor.
* Directed by Mark Hall.
* A Cosgrove Hall Production. (c) 1983.

## Opening (with Thames Video Collection logo (1986-1990)) (with no trailer)

* Thames Video Collection Warning screen (1986-1990)
* Thames Video logo (1991-1998)
* Start of The Wind in the Willows (1983)

## Closing (with Thames Video Collection logo (1986-1990)) (with no trailer)

* End of The Wind in the Willows (1983)
* Closing Credits Film
* Cosgrove Hall Productions logo (1976-1990)
* Thames Video logo (1991-1998)

## Opening (Original 1993 release)

* Video Collection International children's promo from 1993 [announced by Sophie Aldred]
* Warning screen
* Thames Video logo (1991-1998)
* Start of The Wind in the Willows (1983)

## Closing (Original 1993 release)

* End of The Wind in the Willows (1983)
* Closing Credits Film
* Cosgrove Hall Productions logo (1976-1990)
* Thames Video logo (1991-1998)

## Trivia

* Clips from this video have appeared in the Video Collection Children's Titles Commercial of 1993-1994

## Trailers and info

The Video Collection children's trailer from 1993 with clips from "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Rosie and Jim", "Tots TV" and "The Wind in the Willows".