The Willows in Winter 27 years old

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.

Credits

Vanessa Redgrave as Grandmother / Narrator

Michael Gambon as Badger

Alan Bennett as Mole

Michael Palin as Rat

Rik Mayall as Toad

The Willows in Winter Cast

Name	Character
Vanessa Redgrave She was 60, now 87 years old	as Grandmother / Narrator
Michael Gambon He was 56, now 84 years old	as Badger
Alan Bennett He was 63, now 90 years old	as Mole
Michael Palin He was 54, now 81 years old	as Rat
Rik Mayall He was 39, 56 years old when he died	as Toad

The Willows in Winter Crew

Name	Department
Colin Towns as Original Music Composer. He was 49 (now 76) years old	Sound
Dave Unwin as Director.	Directing

The Willows in Winter (27 years)

Release day: Monday, June 16, 1997
Runtime: 71 minutes