Tales of the Riverbank
Tales of the Riverbank: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

July 3, 1960

Episodes

39 episodes

Tales of the Riverbank

Season 1

Episodes

1. Hammy and Roddy Go Fishing

July 3, 1960

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

2. Turtle and Frog Speed Trial

July 10, 1960

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

3. Hammy Encounters a River Mist

July 17, 1960

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

4. Hammy Meets a Stranger

July 24, 1960

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.

5. Hammy and the Stolen Eggs

July 31, 1960

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.

6. Hammy and Roddy Give a Party

August 21, 1960

Roderick the Rat and the Hamster give a party, at which the Guinea Pig arrives in a most unexpected fashion

7. A Ride in Guinea's Jeep

August 28, 1960

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

8. Hammy's New Home

September 4, 1960

Mr. Turtle shows the Hamster a strange craft drifting downstream, and it isn't long before Hammy makes himself a brand-new home

9. Hammy Meets the Skunk

September 18, 1960

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.

10. The Night the Moon Came Down to Bathe

September 25, 1960

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

11. Hammy Settles Down for Winter

October 2, 1960

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.

12. Hammy Catches a Strange Fish

October 25, 1961

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

13. Hammy and Roddy Prepare for a Party

November 8, 1961

Roderick the Rat and the Hamster suddenly decide to give a party but, first of all, they have to prepare Roderick's house.

14. Hammy Builds a Raft

November 23, 1962

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

15. A Contest with the Wind

November 30, 1962

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

16. A-Diving We Shall Go

December 7, 1962

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

17. The Birdwatchers

December 14, 1962

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

18. The Squeaking Story

December 21, 1962

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

19. The Aeroplane

January 4, 1963

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

20. Summer Storm

January 11, 1963

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

21. The Golden Flower

January 18, 1963

Guinea, Roddy, and Hammy discover a treasure trove.

22. The Golden Flower: Part 2

January 25, 1963

Hammy's treasure grows at an alarming rate.

23. The Moon is Green

February 1, 1963

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

24. Down to the Depths Indeed

February 8, 1963

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

25. Rat's New Boat

February 15, 1963

Every animal along the Riverbank is wondering why Roderick is being so unsociable. It is left to Hammy to discover the reason.

26. The Bubblers

February 22, 1963

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

27. The Looking Glass

March 1, 1963

Hammy is rescued by Turtle from an excess of vanity.

28. The Old Mill

March 8, 1963

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

29. The Monster: Part 1

March 15, 1963

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

30. The Monster: Part 2

March 22, 1963

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

31. Moving Day for Guinea

March 29, 1963

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

32. The Jumble Sale

April 5, 1963

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

33. Camping

July 12, 1963

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

34. Guinea Pig Races the Wind

July 19, 1963

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

35. Turtle's Tin Cans

July 26, 1963

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

36. Roderick's Birthday

August 2, 1963

The Rat receives a mysterious parcel from his Uncle Gepetto.

37. The Musical Box

August 9, 1963

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

38. Footsteps in the Snow

August 16, 1963

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

39. The Circus

August 23, 1963

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

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