The Rescue is an Episode of The Wind in the Willows. It first aired on January 14, 1986 and repeated on July 16, 1987.
Ernest, a young shrew, is missing in the snow. Rat and Mole discover him with the Chief Weasel and his Assistant, who Ernest calls "Uncle Bill" and "Uncle Bert". They have taken him in after finding him lost and taught him to make a bunny from a handkerchief. Rat and Mole are surprised by the weasels' kind streak, but the weasels are rather affronted to be accused of kindness, and try to pretend they have been mistreating the shrew. Accompanying Ernest home, they encounter Toad. Toad was also searching for the shrew, but became lost along the way. The Weasels stole his possessions, and he is displeased to discover that Ernest was treated to his lunch.
Credits[]
- Based on the Characters Created by Kenneth Grahame.
- Story written by Brian Trueman.
- Voices by Richard Pearson, Peter Sallis, Sir Michael Hordern and David Jason.
- Narrated by Ian Carmichael.
- Other Voices: Brian Trueman, Delia Corrie, Kate Lee, Brian Southwood and Daphne Oxenford.
- Animators: Andrea Lord and Monica McCartney.
- Model Characters Designed and Sculpted by Brain Cosgrove and Bridget Appleby.
- Model Characters Constructed by Chris Walker, Helen Plaumer, Paul Simpson, Graham Malden, Rowena Watson, Pippa Lewis, John Squire and Noel Baker.
- Designed by Terry Brown.
- Models, Sets and Props by Chris Walker, Helen Plaumer, Paul Simpson, Graham Malden, Rowena Watson and Pippa Lewis.
- Costume Design by Nigel Cornford.
- Illustration by Beverley Bush.
- Stills Photography by Richard Smiles.
- Music Composed by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe.
- Music Arranged by Brian Ibbleston.
- Wind in the Willows sung by Ralph McTell.
- Model Camera by Joe Dembinski and Jerry Andrews.
- Rostrum Camera by Frank Hardie.
- Dubbing Mixer: Ted Spooner.
- Film Editors: John McManus and Eilis Ward.
- Assistant Editors: Nibs Senior and Stephen Perry.
- Executive Producer: John Hambley.
- Produced by Mark Hall and Brian Cosgrove.
- Directed by Chris Taylor.
- © Cosgrove Hall Productions Ltd 1985.
Copyright Gag[]
Despite this episode being broadcasted in 1986, the roman numerals in the copyright credit reads 'MCMLXXXV' as it is dated in 1985.
Trivia[]
- Recording date: September 18, 1985.