Alan Bennett

Mole

Michael Palin

Rat

Michael Gambon

Badger

Rik Mayall

Toad

Vanessa Redgrave

Grandmother / Narrator

James Villiers

Magistrate (voice)

Emma Chambers

Gaoler's Daughter (voice)

Judy Cornwell

Barge Woman (voice)

Enn Reitel

Otter / Rabbit / Policeman / Gaoler (voice)