Lord Toad is an Episode of The Wind in the Willows
Just miles away from the riverbank, Lord Rushton, a famous archaeologist, has uncovered an ancient burial ground. Tired of the inconspicuous life of a country squire, Toad resolves to become "Lord Toad", a famous archaeologist. Toad's excavations find a tunnel that the Chief Weasel and his henchman are digging. Lamenting his lack of finds, Toad is convinced by the Weasels that he has found treasure. But is that a Roman shield, or a dustbin lid? He soon finds out.
Voice Cast[]
- Richard Pearson as Mole.
- Peter Sallis as Ratty.
- Sir Michael Horden as Badger.
- David Jason as Toad and the Cheif Weasel.
- Ian Carmichael as the Narrator.
- Brian Trueman as the Weasel Henchman.
Credits[]
- Based on the Characters Created by Kenneth Grahame.
- Story written by Brian Trueman.
- Voices by Richard Pearson, Peter Sallis, Sir Michael Horden and David Jason.
- Narrated by Ian Carmichael.
- Other Voices by Brian Trueman.
- Animated by Sue Pugh and Paul Berry.
- Model Characters Designed and Sculpted by Brain Cosgrove and Bridget Appleby.
- Model Characters Constructed by Peter Saunders, Colin Batty, Clare Elliott,
Noel Baker, Peter Bentley, Marcia Pidgeon and Bridget Smith. - Models, Sets and Props by Chris Walker, Jim Bridge, Rick Kent, Jeff Spain,
Graham G. Malden, Pippa Greenwood, Paul Simpson and Rowena Watson. - Costume Design by Nigel Cornford.
- Costume Assistant: Helen Plaumer.
- Illustration by Beverley Bush.
- Stills Photography by Richard Smiles.
- Music Composed by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe.
- Arranged by Brian Ibbleston.
- Wind in the Willows sung by Ralph McTell.
- Model Camera by Bryan Parsley.
- Rostrum Camera by Peter Kidd.
- Dubbing Mixer: Ted Spooner.
- Film Editor: Nibs Senior.
- Assistant Editor: Leo Casserly.
- Associate Producer: Chris Taylor.
- Executive Producer: John Hambley.
- Produced by Mark Hall and Brian Cosgrove.
- Directed by Jackie Cockle.
- © Cosgrove Hall Productions Ltd 1987.
Copyright Gag[]
Despite this episode being broadcasted in 1988, the roman numerals in the copyright credit 'MCMLXXXVII' as it is dated in 1987.
Trivia[]
- Recording date: November 3, 1987.