The Wind in the Willows is a UK VHS release by P.T. Video on 1st May 2000. It got re-released on DVD by P.T. Video on 8th April 2002. It got re-released by FremantleMedia International on 28th October 2013. It got re-released by Universal on 6th February 2017.
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.