The Willows in Winter

The Willows in Winter

71 mins | Animation, Family | June 16, 1997

Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic. Join four of the best-loved characters in children's literature for their heart-warming and hilarious new adventure along the Riverbank, narrated by Academy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave.

The Willows in Winter

71 mins | Animation, Family | June 16, 1997

The Willows in Winter
Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic. Join four of the best-loved characters in children's literature for their heart-warming and hilarious new adventure along the Riverbank, narrated by Academy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers cariton uk Television
Original title The Willows in Winter
Directors Dave Unwin
Writers William Horwood, Ted Walker

Cast

Alan Bennett

as Mole

Michael Gambon

as Badger

Rik Mayall

as Toad

Michael Palin

as Rat

Vanessa Redgrave

as Grandmother / Narrator

Enn Reitel

as Otter

Adrian Scarborough

as Nephew Vole

Zoot Lynam

as Portly

James Villiers

as Magistrate

David Sinclair

as Gaoler/Clerk

Mark Lockyer

as Chief Weasel

Ronald Fraser

as Chief Judge

Peter Cellier

as Prendergast

Windsor Davies

as Commissioner of Police

Mike Grady

as Pilot

Simon Williams

as Bishop

Bill Oddie

as Sweep

Kate Robbins

as Voice

Megan Nicol

as Voice

Jemima Ffyne

as Alexandra

Tom Stourton

as Edward