Mole's Cousin is a 6th episode from the 1st season of The Wind in the Willows. It was adapted by Rosemary Anne Sisson, and directed by Chris Taylor. It first aired on June 1, 1984 and repeated on November 2, 1984 and May 7, 1987.
Summary[]
Mole's cousin, a famous literary figure called Auberon Mole, comes to stay after being invited by Toad to a 'literary soiree.' Mole's friends deem his dwelling and appearance too humble for the famous guest, and 'try to give him a little bit of style'. Toad and Rat redecorate Mole's house, and Badger sets out to teach Mole a smattering of Latin and Shakespearean drama. Eventually Mole decides to resist the attempts to have him present himself as someone he is not. Auberon and Mole have a lovely time, and the others are somewhat ashamed of their earlier actions.
Characters[]
- Mole
- Ratty
- Badger
- Toad
- Auberon Mole
Songs[]
- The Wind in the Willows (theme, opening) - Ralph McTell
- You've Got to Have A Little Bit of Style - Toad, Ratty, Badger
- This Is My Home - Mole, Auberon Mole
- The Wind in the Willows (theme, closing) - Ralph McTell, Chorus
Cast[]
- Richard Pearson as Mole
- Peter Sallis as Ratty
- Michael Hordern as Badger
- David Jason as Toad
- Howard Lloyd-Lewis as Auberon Mole
- Brian Trueman as Thomas
Crew[]
- Based on the Characters Created by Kenneth Grahame.
- Story written by Rosemary Anne Sisson.
- Voices by Richard Pearson, Peter Sallis, Sir Michael Hordern and David Jason.
- Narrated by Ian Carmichael.
- Other Voices: Howard Lloyd-Lewis and Brian Trueman.
- Animators: Barry Purves and Sue Pugh.
- Model Characters Designed and Sculpted by Brain Cosgrove, Bridget Appleby and David Hayes.
- Model Characters Constructed by Peter Saunders, Neil Scanlan, Rebecca Hunt and Bridget Smith.
- Models, Sets and Props by Terry Brown, Chris Walker, Yvonne Fox, John Squire, Francis Vose, Jo Pierpoint-White and Steve Woodcock.
- 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.
- Based on a story by Rosemary Anne Sisson.
- Film Editors: John McManus and Eilis Ward.
- Assistant Editors: Nibs Senior, Zygmunt Markiewicz and Jane Hicks.
- Executive Producer: John Hambley.
- Produced by Mark Hall and Brian Cosgrove.
- Directed by Jackie Cockle.
- © Cosgrove Hall Productions Ltd 1984.
Copyright Gag[]
Despite this episode being repeated in 1987, the roman numerals in the copyright credit reads 'MCMLXXXIV' as it is dated in 1984.