This is the very first version I saw, on Spanish TV, in the Christmas of 1984. I later bought the book, which I still have today. Del Boy dubbed Mr. Toad, who, by the way, is my favourite character, being so reckless and a total nut. 🥰🥰🥰 🤣🤣🤣
I absolutely love this version. It is beyond charming and magical. I do love WITW, however, I always thought this was a story of two halves that never really mixed well. There is disconnect between the sweet, comforting and enchanting first half; Mole meeting Ratty and Badger and Toad and the gentle, peaceful adventures they have. Then you have Toad with his cars and being arrested and breaking out of jail and the weasels taking over toad hall. For me the two don't seem to work. Am I the only one who feels this disconnect?
I grew up with this version of Wind in the Willows and find it the definitive version for Film and TV. Absolutely love it. David Jason was born to play Mr Toad, and the other cast are amazing too! Beautiful (but somewhat creepy in some places in this movie) hand crafted stop motion animation with an unbeatable soundtrack. I will admit that although this film is thoroughly nostalgic I do prefer the tv series spin off from the same makers as it's the comedy elements and Mr Toad' s foolish and hilarious antics that kept me a die hard fan from such a young age. The Wild Wood scene gave me nightmares for years lol, whilst the Open Road song and Toad whizzing around in cars with that lively music in the background kept me glued to the screen 😁📺
This was my favourite British film as I grew from a simple British, Anglo--European boy too the passionate campaigner, novelist, playwright and illustrator I am today.
This brings me back to being young happy with good warm TV soothing relaxing shows it gives me a warm feeling watching this brings me back to life and happiness thanks when the world was sweet and kind thanks
It's amazing that in the comments this is decried as "dark" "frightening" and "not for children". Compared to the average computer games where people are slaughtered wholesale and which are bought (and watched) by approving parents, Wind in the Willows is a typical fairy tale with villains and heroes. Hedonistic Toad, worried Mole, thoughtful Ratty and a beautiful production make this a delight.
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Beautiful story even when yr grown up
This is the very first version I saw, on Spanish TV, in the Christmas of 1984. I later bought the book, which I still have today. Del Boy dubbed Mr. Toad, who, by the way, is my favourite character, being so reckless and a total nut. 🥰🥰🥰 🤣🤣🤣
I loved this film as a kid, it's very English and charming.
I’m grown not well in bed listening to wind in willows beautiful thank u 🙏
I remember watching this as a kid at my grandparents house. Such simpler times.
I absolutely love this version. It is beyond charming and magical. I do love WITW, however, I always thought this was a story of two halves that never really mixed well. There is disconnect between the sweet, comforting and enchanting first half; Mole meeting Ratty and Badger and Toad and the gentle, peaceful adventures they have. Then you have Toad with his cars and being arrested and breaking out of jail and the weasels taking over toad hall. For me the two don't seem to work. Am I the only one who feels this disconnect?
I grew up with this version of Wind in the Willows and find it the definitive version for Film and TV. Absolutely love it. David Jason was born to play Mr Toad, and the other cast are amazing too! Beautiful (but somewhat creepy in some places in this movie) hand crafted stop motion animation with an unbeatable soundtrack. I will admit that although this film is thoroughly nostalgic I do prefer the tv series spin off from the same makers as it's the comedy elements and Mr Toad' s foolish and hilarious antics that kept me a die hard fan from such a young age. The Wild Wood scene gave me nightmares for years lol, whilst the Open Road song and Toad whizzing around in cars with that lively music in the background kept me glued to the screen 😁📺
This was my favourite British film as I grew from a simple British, Anglo--European boy too the passionate campaigner, novelist, playwright and illustrator I am today.
This brings me back to being young happy with good warm TV soothing relaxing shows it gives me a warm feeling watching this brings me back to life and happiness thanks when the world was sweet and kind thanks
nostalgic i gonna cry. so happy.
It's amazing that in the comments this is decried as "dark" "frightening" and "not for children". Compared to the average computer games where people are slaughtered wholesale and which are bought (and watched) by approving parents, Wind in the Willows is a typical fairy tale with villains and heroes. Hedonistic Toad, worried Mole, thoughtful Ratty and a beautiful production make this a delight.
Talented, creative people, brought together and they produced magic.
Happy 35th anniversary to the film and television series from Cosgrove Hall.
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It played in Africa too, the TV version and loved it! Oh brings back memories
This brings me lot of lovely childhood memories.. and here I'm again and watching these. ❤️
Great the best version I’ve seen. From this71 year old man
And so began a well-made, much loved Cosgrove Hall programme and series. Thanks for uploading :)
I haven't watched this since I was a child .Beautiful
The Wild Wood segment used to give me nightmares...