The Wind in the Willows (1993)

The Wind in the Willows is a UK VHS release by Thames Video on 25th October 1993 and 22nd November 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 Henchman Weasel and 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.

Release Dates[]

UK: 16th September 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)[]

The Video Collection Children's Promo from 1993 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots TV" and "The Wind in the Willows". [announced by Sophie Aldred]

Thames Video Warning Screen (1991-1998) (Slow)
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 & Friends", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots TV" and "The Wind in the Willows".