Head from the Weasel character puppet from the stop-motion animation television series 'The Wind in the Willows'

Made:
1984-1990 in Chorlton-cum-Hardy
maker:
Cosgrove Hall Films
Head from the Weasel character puppet from the stop-motion

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Head from the Weasel character puppet from the stop-motion
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Head from the Weasel character puppet from the stop-motion animation television series The Wind in the Willows, made between 1984 and 1990 by Cosgrove Hall Productions, following the success of the film of the same title.

The Wind and the Willows was made by Cosgrove Hall Films and Thames Television in Chorlton, Manchester.

The character of Weasel was narrated by the actor and writer Brian Trueman.

This multiple BAFTA nominated animation series is based on the well-known 1908 book Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.The animated series follows the adventures of Mole (voiced by Richard Pearson), Rat (voiced by Peter Sallis), Badger (voiced by Sir Michael Hordern), and Toad (voiced by David Jason).

Paul Berry began his career at Cosgrove Hall working on The Wind in the Willows. He took over animating Toad from Barry Purves.

Details

Category:
Creative Industries
Object Number:
Y2012.21.13
Measurements:
Overall: 50 mm x 35 mm x 95 mm,
type:
puppet