Tales of the Riverbank Season 1, Episode 1: Hammy and Roddy Go Fishing

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Hammy 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

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Turtle and Frog Speed Trial

In this episode the Hamster and Roderick Rat become involved in a speed-trial between the Turtle and the Frog

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Hammy Encounters a River Mist

In this episode the Hamster encounters a river mist for the first time and is rescued by Roderick the Rat

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Hammy 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.

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Hammy 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.

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Hammy 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

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A 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

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Hammy'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

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Hammy 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.

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The Night the Moon Came Down to Bathe

Roderick tells Hammy about the night when the moon came down to bathe in the river.

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Hammy 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.

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Hammy Catches a Strange Fish

Roderick the Rat teaches the Hamster how to fish and is rather surprised by his friend's catch.

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Hammy 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.

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Hammy Builds a Raft

When the Hamster sails upstream on his new craft, he finds the company of Turtle very useful.

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A Contest with the Wind

Roderick the Rat discovers that It isn't easy to run against the Wind.

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A-Diving We Shall Go

Hammy realises his wish to go down and talk to the fish.

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The Birdwatchers

The Hamster finds that it is a lot easier to climb up trees than it is to climb down.

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The Squeaking Story

A mystery of the Riverbank is solved with the help of Guinea Pig's oil-can.

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The Aeroplane

Guinea completes his first test flight, and the Riverbank Air Mail Service it inaugurated.

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Summer Storm

Hammy's nephews set out to visit him, but run into trouble on the way.

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The Golden Flower

Guinea, Roddy, and Hammy discover a treasure trove.

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The Golden Flower: Part 2

Hammy's treasure grows at an alarming rate.

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The Moon is Green

Hammy takes a flight to the moon to see if all the stories he has heard about it are true.

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Down to the Depths Indeed

Hammy's diving bell is brought into operation once more.

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Rat'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.

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The Bubblers

The Hamster's nephews, Herbie and Bertie, carry out a daring raid on the Rat's house.

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The Looking Glass

Hammy is rescued by Turtle from an excess of vanity.

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The Old Mill

Hammy, Roderick, and Guinea discover the source of a mysterious noise.

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The Monster: Part 1

Hammy goes for a day's fishing, with strange results.

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The Monster: Part 2

Roderick, Hammy, and Guinea find the Rat's fishing-rod and a new acquaintance as well.

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Moving Day for Guinea

The Guinea Pig takes proud possession of the old water-mill.

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The Jumble Sale

Roddy and Hammy make Turtle change his mind about one of his discarded possessions.

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Camping

The Hamster nephews get into difficulties when they leave Hammy's house to camp in the wildwood.

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Guinea Pig Races the Wind

Roderick the Rat teaches Guinea Pig a lesson when he boasts too much.

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Turtle's Tin Cans

Turtle's little hoard comes in useful when Guinea has trouble with his water-wheel.

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Roderick's Birthday

The Rat receives a mysterious parcel from his Uncle Gepetto.

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The Musical Box

Uncle Gepetto's birthday present to Roderick produces an unusual problem.

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Footsteps in the Snow

While Guinea enjoys himself with his sledge, Hammy and Roddy solve a mystery.

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The Circus

The friends of Roddy, Hammy, and Guinea witness one of the most daring spectacles ever seen along the Riverbank.