Alan Bennett as Mole

Michael Palin as Rat

Michael Gambon as Badger

Rik Mayall as Toad

Vanessa Redgrave as Grandmother / Narrator

James Villiers as Magistrate (voice)

Emma Chambers as Gaoler's Daughter (voice)

Judy Cornwell as Barge Woman (voice)

Enn Reitel as Otter / Rabbit / Policeman / Gaoler (voice)

David Sinclair as Clerk / Rabbit / Sergeant (voice)

Mark Lockyer as Car Owner / Rabbit / Policeman / Chief Weasel (voice)

Jemima Ffyne as Alexandra

Jordan Hollywood as Emma

Tom Stourton as Edward

Barry Foster as Boatman