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The Best Episodes of The Wind in the Willows Season 1

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The Wind in the Willows is a TV series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1987, based on characters from Kenneth Grahame's classic story The Wind in the Willows and following the 1983 film

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 1 - The Further Adventures of Toad
    7.0/10(39 votes)

    #1 - The Further Adventures of Toad

    S1:E1

    After having overthrown the Weasels in the battle of Toad Hall, Toad hosts a celebration dinner for his friends. He reminisces about his time in prison, escape from jail, his exploits with the barge woman, etc. His friends are less than impressed with how he handled some of the situations, but Toad gets offended when they tell him so.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kidnapping of Toad
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #2 - The Kidnapping of Toad

    S1:E2

    Invited to the weasels' den for a 'literary evening', Toad is taken prisoner and a ransom demanded. Badger has no intention of paying for his return, but Toad's incessant chatter drives the weasels to distraction, so they play a final trick on him before letting him go free.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Trueman

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  3. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 3 - The Ghost at Mole End
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #3 - The Ghost at Mole End

    S1:E3

    Mole hears sounds which he cannot account for. It leads him to fear that there might be a ghost in his house. Eventually, though, he discovers that the sounds are produced by a hedgehog which has fallen into a crevice immediately above his burrow. With the help of rat, he saves the animal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 4 - The Great Steamer
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #4 - The Great Steamer

    S1:E4

    The weasels buy the part of the Wild Wood upon which stands the entrance to Badger's home. They order Badger to vacate the property. When Badger takes the weasels to court, the judge decides in their favour, as the weasels' deed to the property appears to be valid. It is mole who saves the day when he discovers a Roman document signed by Julius Caesar which conveys the ownership of the area that is now the Wild Wood to the badgers and their descendants. With this document in hand, Badger is able to chase the weasels away only minutes before they take permanent possession of his burrow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 5 - Buried Treasure
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Buried Treasure

    S1:E5

    Mole's cousin, a famous literary figure called Auberon Mole, comes to stay after being invited by Toad to a 'literary soiree.' Mole's friends deem his dwelling and appearance too humble for the famous guest, and 'try to give him a little bit of style'. Toad and Ratty redecorate Mole's house, and Badger sets out to teach Mole a smattering of Latin and Shakespearean drama. Eventually Mole decides to resist the attempts to have him present himself as someone he is not. Auberon and Mole have a lovely time, and the others are somewhat ashamed of their earlier actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Trueman

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  6. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 6 - Mole's Cousin
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Mole's Cousin

    S1:E6

    Mole's cousin, a famous literary figure called Auberon Mole, comes to stay after being invited by Toad to a 'literary soiree.' Mole's friends deem his dwelling and appearance too humble for the famous guest, and 'try to give him a little bit of style'. Toad and Ratty redecorate Mole's house, and Badger sets out to teach Mole a smattering of Latin and Shakespearean drama. Eventually Mole decides to resist the attempts to have him present himself as someone he is not. Auberon and Mole have a lovely time, and the others are somewhat ashamed of their earlier actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 7 - The Grand Annual Show
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #7 - The Grand Annual Show

    S1:E7

    Mole's jam, Rat's walnut cake, Badger's pickled walnuts, and Toad's 'homemade' elderflower wine all compete to be best in show. The weasels also have an abnormally large pumpkin. But two competitors aren't playing fair...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Trueman

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  8. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 8 - The Open Road Again
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #8 - The Open Road Again

    S1:E8

    On a Toad inspired hiking trip attended by Mole and Ratty, the trio soon bump into an old friend - Alfred the horse who once pulled Toad's caravan. Tired of the ghastly 3 quarters of a mile journey thus far, Toad leads the way to the derelict caravan full of desire to hit "the open road again". In no time at all, Toad is off on another craze astride his new Dersey-Patterson bicycle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Trueman

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  9. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 9 - Wayfarers All
    6.4/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Wayfarers All

    S1:E9

    Based on chapter 9 of the original book. The Rat is visited by a seafarer, who captivates him with stories of his travels, and entices him to journey south, to embark on a ship bound for Constantinople. Mole and Toad must catch him before he leaves the River Bank behind forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 10 - The Weasels Trap
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #10 - The Weasels Trap

    S1:E10

    After Badger interrupts the Chief Weasel's attempts to rob Billy Rabbit in the Wild Wood, the angry Chief plots his revenge. When his henchman stumbles upon an old hunter's trap, he sees what seems to be the perfect opportunity. However, despite the Chief setting everything up, things go horribly wrong when the henchman tries to relocate the trap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 11 - Burglary at Toad Hall
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Burglary at Toad Hall

    S1:E11

    Toad opens Toad Hall to the public in order to (modestly) show of his many family heirlooms. But the weasels have a dastardly plan to sabotage his efforts. All Toads possessions begin to disappear, causing him terrible embarrassment. Fortunately, Badger is on hand to save the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 12 - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #12 - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

    S1:E12

    Another dramatisation of an episode from Kenneth Grahame’s book (chapter 7). Portly, Otter's young son, goes missing. He has picked the worst possible time – there are otter-hunters on the prowl. Ratty and Mole set out on a mission to find him, and in the process have a supernatural encounter with the god Pan- a statue under which Portly, who has also encountered him, is found sleeping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Wind in the Willows Season 1 Episode 13 - The Yuletide Entertainment
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #13 - The Yuletide Entertainment

    S1:E13

    The riverbank residents are organising a fun gathering where they show off their singing, dancing and instrument-playing talents: Otter on the piano; Rat playing accordion and singing Uptails All; Badger's slideshow journey across the world. The pièce de résistance (Toad singing excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan) suffers a setback when he swallows his fake moustache just before coming on. Mole, who had not intended to appear in the show, is drafted in at the last minute to sing. The episode finishes with a lovely choir song: “Joy Shall be Yours in the Morning”. Sadly, Toad finally manages to cough up his moustache just as the guests are saying their goodnights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Trueman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Further Adventures of Toad" is the best rated episode of "The Wind in the Willows" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/1984. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Kidnapping of Toad".