39. The Circus
The friends of Roddy, Hammy, and Guinea witness one of the most daring spectacles ever seen along the Riverbank.
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S3 E26 · Hammy the Helpful Hamster
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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95 episodes · 3 seasons
1960 · 39 episodes · Last episode: 63 years ago
The friends of Roddy, Hammy, and Guinea witness one of the most daring spectacles ever seen along the Riverbank.
While Guinea enjoys himself with his sledge, Hammy and Roddy solve a mystery.
Uncle Gepetto's birthday present to Roderick produces an unusual problem.
The Rat receives a mysterious parcel from his Uncle Gepetto.
Turtle's little hoard comes in useful when Guinea has trouble with his water-wheel.
Roderick the Rat teaches Guinea Pig a lesson when he boasts too much.
The Hamster nephews get into difficulties when they leave Hammy's house to camp in the wildwood.
Roddy and Hammy make Turtle change his mind about one of his discarded possessions.
The Guinea Pig takes proud possession of the old water-mill.
Roderick, Hammy, and Guinea find the Rat's fishing-rod and a new acquaintance as well.
Hammy goes for a day's fishing, with strange results.
Hammy, Roderick, and Guinea discover the source of a mysterious noise.
Hammy is rescued by Turtle from an excess of vanity.
The Hamster's nephews, Herbie and Bertie, carry out a daring raid on the Rat's house.
Every animal along the Riverbank is wondering why Roderick is being so unsociable. It is left to Hammy to discover the reason.
Hammy's diving bell is brought into operation once more.
Hammy takes a flight to the moon to see if all the stories he has heard about it are true.
Hammy's treasure grows at an alarming rate.
Guinea, Roddy, and Hammy discover a treasure trove.
Hammy's nephews set out to visit him, but run into trouble on the way.
Guinea completes his first test flight, and the Riverbank Air Mail Service it inaugurated.
A mystery of the Riverbank is solved with the help of Guinea Pig's oil-can.
The Hamster finds that it is a lot easier to climb up trees than it is to climb down.
Hammy realises his wish to go down and talk to the fish.
Roderick the Rat discovers that It isn't easy to run against the Wind.
When the Hamster sails upstream on his new craft, he finds the company of Turtle very useful.
Roderick the Rat and the Hamster suddenly decide to give a party but, first of all, they have to prepare Roderick's house.
Roderick the Rat teaches the Hamster how to fish and is rather surprised by his friend's catch.
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.
Roderick tells Hammy about the night when the moon came down to bathe in the river.
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.
Mr. Turtle shows the Hamster a strange craft drifting downstream, and it isn't long before Hammy makes himself a brand-new home
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
Roderick the Rat and the Hamster give a party, at which the Guinea Pig arrives in a most unexpected fashion
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.
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.
In this episode the Hamster encounters a river mist for the first time and is rescued by Roderick the Rat
In this episode the Hamster and Roderick Rat become involved in a speed-trial between the Turtle and the Frog
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
1973 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 49 years ago
1992 · 26 episodes · Last episode: 33 years ago
Created by Paul Sutherland and David Ellison
Tales of the Riverbank has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 29, 1993.
The most recent episode of Tales of the Riverbank, Season 3 Episode 26 "Hammy the Helpful Hamster", aired on March 29, 1993.
Tales of the Riverbank has 3 seasons with 95 episodes in total.
Tales of the Riverbank first aired on Channel 4 on July 3, 1960.
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