
Tales of the Riverbank Episode Rating Graph
Jul 1960 - Mar 1993

Jul 1960 - Mar 1993
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S1 Ep1
1.0
3rd Jul 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
S1 Ep2
10th Jul 1960
In this episode the Hamster and Roderick Rat become involved in a speed-trial between the Turtle and the Frog
S1 Ep3
17th Jul 1960
In this episode the Hamster encounters a river mist for the first time and is rescued by Roderick the Rat
S1 Ep4
24th Jul 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.
S1 Ep5
31st Jul 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.
S1 Ep6
21st Aug 1960
Roderick the Rat and the Hamster give a party, at which the Guinea Pig arrives in a most unexpected fashion
S1 Ep7
28th Aug 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
S1 Ep8
4th Sep 1960
Mr. Turtle shows the Hamster a strange craft drifting downstream, and it isn't long before Hammy makes himself a brand-new home
S1 Ep9
18th Sep 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.
S1 Ep10
25th Sep 1960
Roderick tells Hammy about the night when the moon came down to bathe in the river.
S1 Ep11
2nd Oct 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.
S1 Ep12
25th Oct 1961
Roderick the Rat teaches the Hamster how to fish and is rather surprised by his friend's catch.
S1 Ep13
8th Nov 1961
Roderick the Rat and the Hamster suddenly decide to give a party but, first of all, they have to prepare Roderick's house.
S1 Ep14
23rd Nov 1962
When the Hamster sails upstream on his new craft, he finds the company of Turtle very useful.
S1 Ep15
30th Nov 1962
Roderick the Rat discovers that It isn't easy to run against the Wind.
S1 Ep16
7th Dec 1962
Hammy realises his wish to go down and talk to the fish.
S1 Ep17
14th Dec 1962
The Hamster finds that it is a lot easier to climb up trees than it is to climb down.
S1 Ep18
21st Dec 1962
A mystery of the Riverbank is solved with the help of Guinea Pig's oil-can.
S1 Ep19
4th Jan 1963
Guinea completes his first test flight, and the Riverbank Air Mail Service it inaugurated.
S1 Ep20
11th Jan 1963
Hammy's nephews set out to visit him, but run into trouble on the way.
S1 Ep21
18th Jan 1963
Guinea, Roddy, and Hammy discover a treasure trove.
S1 Ep22
25th Jan 1963
Hammy's treasure grows at an alarming rate.
S1 Ep23
1st Feb 1963
Hammy takes a flight to the moon to see if all the stories he has heard about it are true.
S1 Ep24
8th Feb 1963
Hammy's diving bell is brought into operation once more.
S1 Ep25
15th Feb 1963
Every animal along the Riverbank is wondering why Roderick is being so unsociable. It is left to Hammy to discover the reason.
S1 Ep26
22nd Feb 1963
The Hamster's nephews, Herbie and Bertie, carry out a daring raid on the Rat's house.
S1 Ep27
1st Mar 1963
Hammy is rescued by Turtle from an excess of vanity.
S1 Ep28
8th Mar 1963
Hammy, Roderick, and Guinea discover the source of a mysterious noise.
S1 Ep29
15th Mar 1963
Hammy goes for a day's fishing, with strange results.
S1 Ep30
22nd Mar 1963
Roderick, Hammy, and Guinea find the Rat's fishing-rod and a new acquaintance as well.
S1 Ep31
29th Mar 1963
The Guinea Pig takes proud possession of the old water-mill.
S1 Ep32
5th Apr 1963
Roddy and Hammy make Turtle change his mind about one of his discarded possessions.
S1 Ep33
12th Jul 1963
The Hamster nephews get into difficulties when they leave Hammy's house to camp in the wildwood.
S1 Ep34
19th Jul 1963
Roderick the Rat teaches Guinea Pig a lesson when he boasts too much.
S1 Ep35
26th Jul 1963
Turtle's little hoard comes in useful when Guinea has trouble with his water-wheel.
S1 Ep36
2nd Aug 1963
The Rat receives a mysterious parcel from his Uncle Gepetto.
S1 Ep37
9th Aug 1963
Uncle Gepetto's birthday present to Roderick produces an unusual problem.
S1 Ep38
16th Aug 1963
While Guinea enjoys himself with his sledge, Hammy and Roddy solve a mystery.
S1 Ep39
23rd Aug 1963
The friends of Roddy, Hammy, and Guinea witness one of the most daring spectacles ever seen along the Riverbank.
"Hammy Hamster," created by CBC film editors David Ellison and Paul Sutherland in 1959, initially turned down by CBC, found success with the BBC, leading to thirteen episodes. Following international sales, Canada's CTV picked up the series after it won the Canadian Film Awards. The show, known for unique storytelling and effects, featured animal transportation via various means. Although Sutherland voiced many characters, his voice was replaced for UK and European markets. A second colour series, "Hammy Hamster's Adventures On the Riverbank," narrated by Johnny Morris, aired in the 1970s and was sold to 34 countries. The franchise spawned two syndicated sequels, "Hammy Hamster" and "Once Upon a Hamster."
The first episode of Tales of the Riverbank aired on July 03, 1960.
The last episode of Tales of the Riverbank aired on March 29, 1993.
There are 95 episodes of Tales of the Riverbank.
There are 3 seasons of Tales of the Riverbank.
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Tales of the Riverbank has ended.