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Tales of the Riverbank

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S3 E26 · Hammy the Helpful Hamster

About Tales of the Riverbank

Tales of the Riverbank is a TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on July 3, 1960. It has 3 seasons and 95 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 26 "Hammy the Helpful Hamster", aired on March 29, 1993.

"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."

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Episodes

95 episodes · 3 seasons

Tales of the Riverbank

1960 · 39 episodes · Last episode: 63 years ago

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  1. E39

    39. The Circus

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

  2. E38

    38. Footsteps in the Snow

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

  3. E37

    37. The Musical Box

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

  4. E36

    36. Roderick's Birthday

    The Rat receives a mysterious parcel from his Uncle Gepetto.

  5. E35

    35. Turtle's Tin Cans

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

  6. E34

    34. Guinea Pig Races the Wind

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

  7. E33

    33. Camping

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

  8. E32

    32. The Jumble Sale

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

  9. E31

    31. Moving Day for Guinea

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

  10. E30

    30. The Monster: Part 2

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

  11. E29

    29. The Monster: Part 1

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

  12. E28

    28. The Old Mill

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

  13. E27

    27. The Looking Glass

    Hammy is rescued by Turtle from an excess of vanity.

  14. E26

    26. The Bubblers

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

  15. E25

    25. 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.

  16. E24

    24. Down to the Depths Indeed

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

  17. E23

    23. The Moon is Green

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

  18. E22

    22. The Golden Flower: Part 2

    Hammy's treasure grows at an alarming rate.

  19. E21

    21. The Golden Flower

    Guinea, Roddy, and Hammy discover a treasure trove.

  20. E20

    20. Summer Storm

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

  21. E19

    19. The Aeroplane

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

  22. E18

    18. The Squeaking Story

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

  23. E17

    17. The Birdwatchers

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

  24. E16

    16. A-Diving We Shall Go

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

  25. E15

    15. A Contest with the Wind

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

  26. E14

    14. Hammy Builds a Raft

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

  27. E13

    13. 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.

  28. E12

    12. Hammy Catches a Strange Fish

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

  29. E11

    11. 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.

  30. E10

    10. The Night the Moon Came Down to Bathe

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

  31. E9

    9. 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.

  32. E8

    8. 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

  33. E7

    7. 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

  34. E6

    6. 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

  35. E5

    5. 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.

  36. E4

    4. 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.

  37. E3

    3. 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

  38. E2

    2. 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

  39. E1

    1. 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

Hammy Hamster's Adventures on the Riverbank

1973 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 49 years ago

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  1. E30

    30. Long Journey: Part 1 & 2

  2. E29

    29. Riverbank Discovery: Part 1 & 2

  3. E28

    28. Unknown Episode: Part 1 & 2

  4. E27

    27. Airmail

  5. E26

    26. Hibernation: Part 1 & 2

  6. E25

    25. Chestnuts

  7. E24

    24. Rain: Part 1 & 2

  8. E23

    23. Fishing

  9. E22

    22. Magician: Part 1 & 2

  10. E21

    21. Hovercrafts

  11. E20

    20. Storm

  12. E19

    19. The Swimming Pool

  13. E18

    18. The Diving Bell

  14. E17

    17. G.P.'s Lighthouse

  15. E16

    16. Christmas Party

  16. E15

    15. A Long Journey: Part 1 & 2

  17. E14

    14. Other Worlds: Part 2

  18. E13

    13. Other Worlds: Part 1

  19. E12

    12. Time Machine: Part 2

  20. E11

    11. Time Machine: Part 1

  21. E10

    10. Pop Festival: Part 2

  22. E9

    9. Pop Festival: Part 1

  23. E8

    8. Haunted Windmill Part 2

  24. E7

    7. Haunted Windmill Part 1

  25. E6

    6. Aerobatics

  26. E5

    5. King Gus: Part 1 & 2

  27. E4

    4. Circus

  28. E3

    3. The Fire Engine

  29. E2

    2. Spring is Sprung

  30. E1

    1. Riverbank Hoax: Part 1 & 2

Further Tales of the Riverbank

1992 · 26 episodes · Last episode: 33 years ago

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  1. E26

    26. Hammy the Helpful Hamster

  2. E25

    25. First Past the Post

  3. E24

    24. Mischief

  4. E23

    23. King Gus' False Alarm

  5. E22

    22. The Drought

  6. E21

    21. The Magic Word

  7. E20

    20. Sunken Treasure

  8. E19

    19. Flying High

  9. E18

    18. King Gus' Birthday

  10. E17

    17. Roderick to the Rescue

  11. E16

    16. Windy Weather

  12. E15

    15. A Nice Surprise

  13. E14

    14. GP's Medicine

  14. E13

    13. GP to the Rescue

  15. E12

    12. Say "Cheese"

  16. E11

    11. The Riverbank Clock

  17. E10

    10. Hammy the Flying Postman.

  18. E9

    9. Hammy's Crystal Ball

  19. E8

    8. The Flood

  20. E7

    7. Riverbank Race

  21. E6

    6. Litter Bugs

  22. E5

    5. The Circus

  23. E4

    4. Flying Lessons

  24. E3

    3. The Fortune Teller

  25. E2

    2. The Picnic

  26. E1

    1. The First Day of Spring

Cast & crew

Created by Paul Sutherland and David Ellison

Tales of the Riverbank FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Tales of the Riverbank?

Tales of the Riverbank has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 29, 1993.

When did the latest episode of Tales of the Riverbank come out?

The most recent episode of Tales of the Riverbank, Season 3 Episode 26 "Hammy the Helpful Hamster", aired on March 29, 1993.

How many seasons of Tales of the Riverbank are there?

Tales of the Riverbank has 3 seasons with 95 episodes in total.

When did Tales of the Riverbank first air?

Tales of the Riverbank first aired on Channel 4 on July 3, 1960.

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