The Wind in the Willows 1984
What is The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Animation, Kids.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 20 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 27, 1984
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Animation, Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Format
- 5 seasons · 65 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~20 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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Overview
The Wind in the Willows is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Animation, Kids. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 5 seasons and 65 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Classic British animation brings the beloved riverbank friends to life”
- Faithful to Grahame's characters
- Hand‑drawn British animation
- Humorous animal adventures
- 1980s production values may feel dated
- Episodic structure may not suit viewers seeking continuous plot
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character‑driven stories set on the English countryside.
Suitable for children and families, featuring light humor without intense violence.
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Frequently asked questions
What source material does the series draw from?
It is based on characters from Kenneth Grahame's classic story The Wind in the Willows.
When was the series originally broadcast?
The series aired between 1984 and 1987, with additional episodes in 1988 and 1989.
Which company produced the animation?
The animation was created by Cosgrove Hall for Thames Television and shown on ITV.
Is there a feature‑length episode?
Yes, an hour‑long feature titled A Tale Of Two Toads was broadcast in 1988.
Under what title was the fifth season released in some regions?
The fifth season of 13 episodes was released as Oh! Mr Toad in some countries, while retaining the title The Wind in the Willows elsewhere.
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