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The Wind in the Willows (1984) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The Wind in the Willows is a TV series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1987, based on characters from Kenneth Grahame's classic story The Wind in the Willows and following the 1983 film The Wind in the Willows. It was made by animation company Cosgrove Hall for Thames Television and shown on the ITV network. An hour-long feature, A Tale Of Two Toads, was broadcast in 1988, and a fifth season of 13 episodes was shown in 1989 under the title Oh! Mr Toad in some countries, whilst retaining the title The Wind in the… Sign up for the full guide

TV-Y7-FV • 1984 • 5 seasons

Age
8+

Based on the novels by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows is the classic story of the adventures of Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad of Toad Hall, set in Edwardian England of 1908. Mole sets out from his underground home to discover the world and is...

Cast

Peter Sallis
Peter Sallis
Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern
David Jason
David Jason
Ian Carmichael
Ian Carmichael
Richard Pearson
Richard Pearson
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Is The Wind in the Willows appropriate for kids?

Based on the novels by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows is the classic story of the adventures of Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad of Toad Hall, set in Edwardian England of 1908. Mole sets out from his underground home to discover the world and is... Read more — free account

Content severity in The Wind in the Willows Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in The Wind in the Willows

No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in The Wind in the Willows

Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.

Language in The Wind in the Willows

No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Wind in the Willows

There is no depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use in this season. All consumption is limited to typical Edwardian-style food and drink, such as tea, lemonade, or picnic snacks.

Mature themes in The Wind in the Willows

Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.

Scary moments in The Wind in the Willows

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Wind in the Willows yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Wind in the Willows appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Wind in the Willows is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Based on the novels by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows is the classic story of the adventures of Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad of Toad Hall, set in Edwardian England of 1908. Mole sets out from his underground…

What age rating does The Wind in the Willows have?

The Wind in the Willows is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is The Wind in the Willows about?

Based on the novels by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows is the classic story of the adventures of Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad of Toad Hall, set in Edwardian England of 1908. Mole sets out from his underground home to discover the world and is...

How many seasons does The Wind in the Willows have?

The Wind in the Willows has 5 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Wind in the Willows?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Wind in the Willows.

How violent is The Wind in the Willows?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Wind in the Willows per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Wind in the Willows appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Wind in the Willows.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Wind in the Willows?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Wind in the Willows.

What mature themes appear in The Wind in the Willows?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Wind in the Willows.

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