Tales of the Riverbank
39 episodes · 1960
1Hammy and Roddy Go Fishing
The first of this new series of films introduces the Hamster, who Is a newcomer to the miniature world of the Riverbank. He meets the Wise Old Frog and makes friends with Roderick the Rat, who takes him on a very exciting fishing trip
2Turtle and Frog Speed Trial
In this episode the Hamster and Roderick Rat become involved in a speed-trial between the Turtle and the Frog
3Hammy Encounters a River Mist
In this episode the Hamster encounters a river mist for the first time and is rescued by Roderick the Rat
4Hammy Meets a Stranger
While Roderick the Rat is away visiting his uncle, the Hamster encounters a stranger in the wild-wood and proves himself to be the bravest of the animals along the riverbank.
5Hammy and the Stolen Eggs
Hammy is unjustly accused of stealing Mrs. Hen's eggs, but with the help of the Guinea Pig and Roderick the Rat he is able to find the real culprit.
6Hammy and Roddy Give a Party
Roderick the Rat and the Hamster give a party, at which the Guinea Pig arrives in a most unexpected fashion
7A Ride in Guinea's Jeep
Autumn comes to the Riverbank and Hammy and Roderick begin to feel restless. When Guinea Pig offers them a ride in his jeep, Hammy is delighted, but Roderick is not so happy
8Hammy's New Home
Mr. Turtle shows the Hamster a strange craft drifting downstream, and it isn't long before Hammy makes himself a brand-new home
9Hammy Meets the Skunk
All the animals run away when they hear that the Skunk has come to stay in their neighbourhood. As usual, it is left to the Hamster to make friends with the new arrival.
10The Night the Moon Came Down to Bathe
Roderick tells Hammy about the night when the moon came down to bathe in the river.
11Hammy Settles Down for Winter
The Hamster settles down for his winter sleep and dreams of all the people he has met and the adventures he has known along the Riverbank.
12Hammy Catches a Strange Fish
Roderick the Rat teaches the Hamster how to fish and is rather surprised by his friend's catch.
13Hammy and Roddy Prepare for a Party
Roderick the Rat and the Hamster suddenly decide to give a party but, first of all, they have to prepare Roderick's house.
14Hammy Builds a Raft
When the Hamster sails upstream on his new craft, he finds the company of Turtle very useful.
15A Contest with the Wind
Roderick the Rat discovers that It isn't easy to run against the Wind.
16A-Diving We Shall Go
Hammy realises his wish to go down and talk to the fish.
17The Birdwatchers
The Hamster finds that it is a lot easier to climb up trees than it is to climb down.
18The Squeaking Story
A mystery of the Riverbank is solved with the help of Guinea Pig's oil-can.
19The Aeroplane
Guinea completes his first test flight, and the Riverbank Air Mail Service it inaugurated.
20Summer Storm
Hammy's nephews set out to visit him, but run into trouble on the way.
21The Golden Flower
Guinea, Roddy, and Hammy discover a treasure trove.
22The Golden Flower: Part 2
Hammy's treasure grows at an alarming rate.
23The Moon is Green
Hammy takes a flight to the moon to see if all the stories he has heard about it are true.
24Down to the Depths Indeed
Hammy's diving bell is brought into operation once more.
25Rat's New Boat
Every animal along the Riverbank is wondering why Roderick is being so unsociable. It is left to Hammy to discover the reason.
26The Bubblers
The Hamster's nephews, Herbie and Bertie, carry out a daring raid on the Rat's house.
27The Looking Glass
Hammy is rescued by Turtle from an excess of vanity.
28The Old Mill
Hammy, Roderick, and Guinea discover the source of a mysterious noise.
29The Monster: Part 1
Hammy goes for a day's fishing, with strange results.
30The Monster: Part 2
Roderick, Hammy, and Guinea find the Rat's fishing-rod and a new acquaintance as well.
31Moving Day for Guinea
The Guinea Pig takes proud possession of the old water-mill.
32The Jumble Sale
Roddy and Hammy make Turtle change his mind about one of his discarded possessions.
33Camping
The Hamster nephews get into difficulties when they leave Hammy's house to camp in the wildwood.
34Guinea Pig Races the Wind
Roderick the Rat teaches Guinea Pig a lesson when he boasts too much.
35Turtle's Tin Cans
Turtle's little hoard comes in useful when Guinea has trouble with his water-wheel.
36Roderick's Birthday
The Rat receives a mysterious parcel from his Uncle Gepetto.
37The Musical Box
Uncle Gepetto's birthday present to Roderick produces an unusual problem.
38Footsteps in the Snow
While Guinea enjoys himself with his sledge, Hammy and Roddy solve a mystery.
39The Circus
The friends of Roddy, Hammy, and Guinea witness one of the most daring spectacles ever seen along the Riverbank.