21. The Wind In The Willows: How A Bedtime Story Became An Icon

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How did Kenneth Grahame come up with the idea for The Wind In The Willows? Why was the novel initially rejected by publishers? And, what character would Tabby and Dominic be?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Wind In The Willows, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.


You can order The Wind In The Willows and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub


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How did Kenneth Grahame come up with the idea for The Wind In The Willows? Why was the novel initially rejected by publishers? And, what character would Tabby and Dominic be?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Wind In The Willows, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.


You can order The Wind In The Willows and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub


Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠


For analysis, book recommendations and more, sign up to our newsletter, Book Club Notes, introduced weekly by Tabby or Dominic.

Sign up at: https://www.thebookclubhq.com/ 


Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠


Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen

Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Video Editor: Bruno Di Castri

Executive Producer: Dom Johnson

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2026-07-06 92 min
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