The Wind in the Willows The Kidnapping of Toad (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Animation, Adventure, Family

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The Wind in the Willows

The Kidnapping of Toad (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | Animation, Adventure, Family

Mr Toad in invited to be guest speaker by the weasels who kidnap him and issue a ransom for his release, the weasels soon discover they have taken on more than the bargained for.

Director

Chris Taylor

Writers

Kenneth Grahame (characters) | Brian Trueman | Rosemary Anne Sisson (story)

Producers

Brian Cosgrove | Mark Hall

Composers

Keith Hopwood | Malcolm Rowe

Editors

John McManus | Eilis Ward (as Ellis Ward)

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Edit Released

Updated May 4, 1984

Release date

May 4, 1984 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 10 nominations

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Richard Pearson Mole (voice) Mole (voice) See fewer	Pirates (1986)
Peter Sallis Rat (voice) Rat (voice) See fewer	Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
Michael Hordern Badger (voice) (as Sir Michael Hordern) Badger (voice) (as Sir Michael Hordern) See fewer	Where Eagles Dare (1968)
David Jason Toad / Chief Weasel (voice) Toad / Chief Weasel (voice) See fewer	Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Ian Carmichael Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	I'm All Right Jack (1959)
Brian Trueman Other Voices (voice) Other Voices (voice) See fewer	Count Duckula (1988)
Peter Wheeler Other Voices (voice) Other Voices (voice) See fewer	Crown Court (1972)