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July 3, 1960

Tales of the Riverbank

01. 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

July 3, 1960

02. 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

July 10, 1960

03. 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

July 17, 1960

04. 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.

July 24, 1960

05. 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.

July 31, 1960

06. 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

August 21, 1960

07. 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

August 28, 1960

08. 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

September 4, 1960

09. 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.

September 18, 1960

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.

September 25, 1960

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.

October 2, 1960

12. Hammy Catches a Strange Fish

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

October 25, 1961

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.

November 8, 1961

14. Hammy Builds a Raft

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

November 23, 1962

15. A Contest with the Wind

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

November 30, 1962

16. A-Diving We Shall Go

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

December 7, 1962

17. The Birdwatchers

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

December 14, 1962

18. The Squeaking Story

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

December 21, 1962

19. The Aeroplane

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

January 4, 1963

20. Summer Storm

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

January 11, 1963

21. The Golden Flower

Guinea, Roddy, and Hammy discover a treasure trove.

January 18, 1963

22. The Golden Flower: Part 2

Hammy's treasure grows at an alarming rate.

January 25, 1963

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.

February 1, 1963

24. Down to the Depths Indeed

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

February 8, 1963

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.

February 15, 1963

26. The Bubblers

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

February 22, 1963

27. The Looking Glass

Hammy is rescued by Turtle from an excess of vanity.

March 1, 1963

28. The Old Mill

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

March 8, 1963

29. The Monster: Part 1

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

March 15, 1963

30. The Monster: Part 2

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

March 22, 1963

31. Moving Day for Guinea

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

March 29, 1963

32. The Jumble Sale

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

April 5, 1963

33. Camping

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

July 12, 1963

34. Guinea Pig Races the Wind

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

July 19, 1963

35. Turtle's Tin Cans

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

July 26, 1963

36. Roderick's Birthday

The Rat receives a mysterious parcel from his Uncle Gepetto.

August 2, 1963

37. The Musical Box

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

August 9, 1963

38. Footsteps in the Snow

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

August 16, 1963

39. The Circus

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

August 23, 1963