Synopsis
Kenneth Grahame’s literary classic ‘Wind in the Willows’ springs to life in this new series following the further adventures of the much loved characters: kind and considerate Mole, reliable Rat and of course incorrigible Toad. Situated on and around the river that is such a big part of their lives and landscape, they are now joined by irrepressible Hedge the Hedgehog, Kingfisher, Heron and Adder. And let’s not forget the scheming Weasels who still want to take over Toad Hall, for whomever controls Toad Hall controls the River. The series embraces all the values of the original book – endeavour, adventure, teamwork and kindness – and is set to become a modern classic.
Episodes
Season 11E1A lick of paintIt's spring and Mole is whitewashing his burrow. His friends come to help while the watching weasels spy an opportunity to play a prank on them.11m2E2Captain RattyRatty takes his friends out for a boat trip and insists as Captain, what he says goes. But when the boat is scuppered on the rocks, he finds that listening to his friends is the way to save the day.11m3E3Roughing ItWhen Toad resolves to live the simple life and camp by the riverbank, the weasels take the opportunity to take over Toad Hall. Can Toad now ever return?11m4E4Lights, Camera, DisasterToad enlists his friends to help him make a superhero movie but his overbearing ego means they soon leave him to his own devices. But when the Weasels trick him, he finds himself in a pickle without his friends to help.11m5E5Hedge Flies HighHedge tries out Toad’s new power kite and gives the Weasels an idea of how to get into Toad Hall.11m6E6RegattaIt’s the annual Regatta race and everyone is determined to win, especially the previous winner Ratty. But even he has to learn that winning isn't the only goal.11m7E7Eau de ToadToad decides to create his own stylish cologne. But when the weasels ruin it and then occupy his home, is the new stinky cologne the answer to regaining Toad Hall?11m8E8The Ghost TourIt’s Halloween and Toad boasts of having a ghost in Toad Hall. His friends go to see if it’s true but it turns out to be an elaborate hoax. Or is it?11m9E9Scare ToadsThe weasels hear of Toad’s fear of scarecrows and use this to frighten Toad out of Toad Hall for good.11m10E10Nurse ToadWhen Toad accidentally injures Smudge, the weasels prey on his good nature to get into Toad Hall to convalesce. Nurse Toad though, proves to be too much even for the wily weasels.11m11E11Poetry SlamRatty tries to teach Mole, Hedge and Toad the rules of poetry but loses Hedge’s poem in the strong wind. Can he and Hedge retrieve it or Mole and Toad remember it before it get destroyed or forgotten?11m12E12Kingfishers Silly SongKingfisher is singing a very irritating song, to everyone’s annoyance. Only Chief Weasel appreciates the song because he can use it to get Tinker and Smudge to obey him. But will Kingfisher now ever be able to leave the Wild Woods?11m13E13Jam Packed DayMole is making his winter supply of jam but it’s Portly’s birthday and Mole very generously gives everyone a jar of jam to give to Portly for a birthday present. Soon he has none left for winter. And Portly has rather a lot of jam!11m14E14Jack of the GreenIt’s the Midsummer Festival and everyone is contributing to it, with Badger as the master of ceremonies, the Jack of the Green. But when he finds himself trapped in his own home, how can the festival start?11m15E15Otter DisasterEveryone is too busy to play with Toad so he foolishly opens the lock gates in order to propel his new boat. But this creates a giant wave that demolishes the Otters’ holt downstream.11m16E16Security!Toad installs a new Mauss security system to protect Toad Hall from the weasels but Toad’s arrogance and rudeness towards Mauss leaves Toad locked out of Toad Hall for good. Only a big mouse sized apology can put things right.11m17E17The HammockToad shows off his new hammock but refuses to let anyone else have a nap in it. The weasels trap Toad in the hammock, leaving Toad Hall wide open for them. Can Toad’s friends use the hammock to regain Toad Hall?11m18E18The Mystery of the Missing PearsMany of the riverbank folk have their eyes on Toad’s ripe pears. Ratty offers to guard the pear tree all night but in the morning, all the pears are gone thus mounting an investigation to find the culprit.11m19E19Ratty HallWhen Ratty’s brother comes to visit, Ratty has to pretend that he lives in Toad Hall as he had claimed in his letters. Ratty persuades Toad to be butler and his friends reluctantly go along with it.11m20E20Moles Broken GlassesWhen Mole goes to find Hedge in the Wild Woods without his glasses, the weasels play a nasty trick on him and Mole falls into a ditch with Hedge. How will they ever get out to find Badger and get Mole’s glasses fixed?11m21E21Hot Air ToadToad boasts he can get to the seaside in his hot air balloon and be back in time for his grand dinner. He soon gets into trouble and crash lands in the Wild Woods.11m22E22Portrait of a ToadToad commissions a portrait of himself from Mrs Otter but can’t keep still enough for her to paint him. Will there ever be a portrait of Toad hanging in Toad Hall?11m23E23The ChairWhen Toad throws out an old chair, he immediately regrets it but the Weasels have now claimed it. Can Toad and his friends persuade them to return it to him?11m24E24The Wild Wood WarblersBadger finds an old dirty painting of the Riverbankers’ ancestors as a choir and Ratty offers to put a new choir together. Chief and Tinker won’t let him Smudge join.11m25E25Bedtime StoryToad volunteers to babysit Portly for the Otters only to find babysitting isn’t as easy as it looks.11m26E26Hedges First ChristmasHedge normally hibernates but this year she is determined to see Christmas. Although she’s not much use in decoration preparation, she is able to bring peace and understanding to all when there is a dispute over the Christmas Tree.11m27E27Parcel FarceTinker comes up with a cunning plan for herself and Chief to be delivered as a parcel into Toad Hall. But the journey there proves to be more much more arduous than she could possibly imagine.11m28E28Toad on the RoadChief agrees to accompany Toad on a day trip out in the car but only if he can drive. Chief's plan is to steal the car by throwing Toad out but his erratic driving sees them perched precariously over the river bank. Can they ever be friends now?11m29E29Check No MatesWhen Hedge learns to play chess, she fails to win gracefully. Soon no-one will play with her!11m30E30River Monster!Ratty is trying out his new snorkelling equipment but Portly mistakes Ratty underwater as a River Monster.11m31E31Weasels Ahoy!The weasels steal Ratty's rowing boat but soon find themselves in trouble on a fast flowing river.11m32E32Be More ToadWhen Mole struggles to get everyone to embrace his new-found enthusiasm for forest bathing, he tries to be more assertive like Toad. But the newly confident Mole soon clashes with Toad's forceful personality. Can either learn something from the other?11m33E33Mr. TiddlesMole is having a clear out and gives Toad Mr Tiddles, Mole's old teddy bear. Once it's gone, Mole has second thoughts and wants him back.11m34E34Just DessertsAdder sets one riverbanker against the other in order to seize all of Mole's toffee apple pie but they soon realise she is up to one of her tricks again.11m35E35Horse PowerToad decides to actually ride his horse Mulberry as both his car and caravan are out of action. But riding a horse requires skills Toad simply hasn't got.11m36E36Drip DropToad's violin recital is interrupted by the leaks from his roof. When Toad tries to fix it, he discovers the leaks have given him a musical bonus.11m37E37Chief for a DaySmudge wins Chief's offer of being Chief for a day and proposes to deface the statue of Toad outside Toad Hall as a futile gesture to rile Toad! However Toad loves the modernistic approach to his statue and resolves to track down the unknown artist.11m38E38Sail AwayIt's a stormy day and Toad ignores Ratty's instructions to tie the sail down. The sail takes off, taking Ratty, Mole, and Hedge with it. Toad has to take to the skies himself in order to save his friends.11m39E39Do Not DisturbIt's time for Addy to shed her itchy skin but the other riverbankers fail to understand why she is so grumpy and continually interrupt her peace and quiet.11m40E40Brother Knows BestWhen Ratty and his brother Reggie take Toad's caravan on a trip through the countryside, sibling jealousies rise to the surface.11m41E41An Unwelcome GuestWhen Toad finds he's related to royalty, his airs and graces offend his friends. But when Sir Robert the ghost makes an appearance and reminds Toad that he is closer to royalty than Toad is, it is Toad that has to be subservient.11m42E42Toad's Number One FanWhen a duckling hatches and imprints on Toad, he has finds himself with an adoring fan. But in trying to rehome the duckling on the river, Toad puts it in grave danger.11m43E43Helpful HedgeHedge finds herself torn in several directions as she tries to help out too many of her friends.11m44E44Portly's PetPortly traps a butterfly in a jar in order to observe it but when grounded himself, he realises that no-one likes confinement.11m45E45Run Toad Run!Toad resolves to keep fit in order to win the racing challenge thrown down by the weasels.11m46E46Hit The High NoteWhen Toad practises opera singing, he is so dreadful he has to practise high in the sky in his hot air balloon. Could he end up being the first Toad in space?11m47E47Fog CreaturesHeron struggles to deliver her cake package to Badger in deep fog and soon finds herself surrounded by ravenous weasels.Can Toad and his friends rescue her in time?11m48E48Marvellous MudAdder convinces Toad that her marvellous mud has rejuvenating qualities so that she can be on the front cover of Riverbank Heroes magazine.11m49E49Hiccups and HoneyToad, Ratty, Mole and Hedge help Portly to find some bees to draw but Toad's hiccups ensure they can't get close enough for drawing or honey.11m50E50Tinker in ChargeChief is persuaded to take a day off and puts Tinker in charge of getting into Toad Hall. But Tinker has bigger plans than that!11m51E51The SongstoneHedge, Ratty, Mole and Toad go on a boat journey upriver to find the mysterious Song Stone.11m52E52A Fond FarewellRatty boasts that he could take The Rat's Nest out on a big adventure into the wide ocean but when his friends encourage him to follow his dream, he reluctantly feels compelled to leave the riverbank.11m
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