Animals of Farthing Wood- Badger's Death

From The Animals Of Farthing Wood, that cartoon which mercilessly slaughtered many of its characters- here is Badger's demise. From the episode "Shadows"- Series 2 Episode 10.

[@GoldenLatias6]

Out of all the deaths, Badger had the most peaceful death. He lived a long life. But it is still very sad to watch him go.

[@BlackCatFilmProductions]

Yeah, its hard when you know someone for so long and then they leave you.

[@michelepiolongo]

Fox, is that you? Yes, Mossy, what's on row? It's Badger, i think he is died!

[@eleanorhogan8643]

Yes, Badger was old and tired and all of his friends did a lovely respectable thing to him, they covered up his sett with a big stone.

[@moatguy4471]

@@eleanorhogan8643 At least Badger was very happy before he passed away and he's right he's now in heaven.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

@@moatguy4471 He did.

[@joefire567]

I'm going to miss Badger. Rest in peace, you loveable old codger.

[@fenrirswolh3]

joefire567 Agreed..

[@susanwade1895]

Me Too

[@michelepiolongo]

Badger, Badger, Badger. It's your old friend, the Mole.

[@gallifrey1985]

It was so sad when Badger died. This may have been a cartoon directed towards kids but there were such intelligent stories that you miss as a kid.

[@REECEM92]

R.I.P Ron Moody, thank you for making my childhood by voicing these wonderful characters. Also thank you for Noah's Island too.

[@susanwade1895]

Also R.I.P Sterling Holloway, Paul Winchell, John Fielder and Ken Sansom

[@mariamontana]

R.I.P

[@arilevitt2385]

They all lived good long lives.

[@parsleyisthicc]

"A fox worried about kindness? I must be in heaven..."

[@michelepiolongo]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@mariamontana]

😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@MissBex217]

Me: He really is. That shocks me.

[@beckys.8897]

2:27 “H-heh-heh-hee…heh.” *flatlines*

[@finchvink]

Goodness dang it after all these years this scene still makes me cry. I never understood why Badger died since he was alive in all the books (even though the books made me cry just as hard when Toad died.) and then there was Hurkel, who, in all honesty, despite being amusing, seemed like a 'lighter and softer' replacement of ol' Badger. Truly a cartoon like none other. Today's cartoons seem all so tame in comparison.

[@AyZeD]

That could be a reason they did it. To shock even watchers who read the books.

[@Lasherluke]

My guess is that the reason they killed off badger was probably to add a sense of drama and realism to the series given how old Badger was. As for Hurkel, who is my least favorite character btw, he doesn't hold a candle to badger and in my opinion Shadow should of filled the void that badger left herself as she was similar to badger but different in a good way and wasn't a character who came out of nowhere.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

Badger does not die in the books?

[@moatguy4471]

@@eleanorhogan8643 No he doesn't. But the funny thing is in the books he plays the role of Hurkel who replaces him in the tv series after he died. Also in the books, Shadow the female badger does not go to White Deer Park. Her role in the tv series in White Deer Park is played in the books by another female badger called Frond who is absent from the tv series and becomes Badger's friend who in the books makes it to the end.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

@@moatguy4471 I have never read that book.

[@ascendingsoup5518]

Poor Badger... As a kid this scene made me cry, but now even harder. Badger was by far my favourite character... Wise, kind, mole's best friend... He shouldn't have died... Badger and Mole were two of the main characters, so they should've stayed alive... Well, it doesn't really matter when you already have tearjerkers like the pheasants and the hedgehogs... But still, Badger was a amazing... :'(

[@KirbyEatsCake123]

+Ascending Soup this scene here is the sole reason badgers are my favorite animal

[@AyZeD]

Why should the main characters stay alive? That's half of why this show is great is because it doesn't follow the happily ever after tropes. It's the realest shit you probably saw as a kid. Badger dying was sad as shit cause he kinda lost his mind and also forgot about moley, his best bud up until this point. It happens in life but, as shitty as it is, grand parents get old and some forget their friends and family, become delusional and die, that's what happened to poor ole badger. Honestly though badger was old and died as he fell asleep not even many humans are lucky enough to go out like that.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

​@@AyZeDVery true.

[@moatguy4471]

"He shouldn't have died" Well you know he doesn't die in the books. Amazing!

[@Munki]

Watched this as a child religiously after school. It was captivating and emotional. A beautiful series.

[@tiagocerqueira]

Ironically enough it is the less violent and gory death that was the most painful and sad

[@Jefrma]

imagine an old human nearly passing away..talking about his/her past..and you shall definitely weep :´(

[@PassiveSmoking]

In a series that pulled no punches whatsoever with death this was still one of the most heartbreaking ones.

[@JaxisGivingBirthOmg]

I remember the storyline from my child self so well,I just watched it again this again the nostalgia is amazing

[@GaryShider]

Aside from toad, badger is my favorite character. I'm currently watching this show for the first time, and I saw this episode last night. Tears are welling up in my eyes as I write this, the scene playing in the background. "This must be... Heaven."

[@jeremyelcuervo6091]

Badger's death was very sad since he was a nice and good badger, since he helped his animal friends in different situations and had a great attachment to Mole, and Badger's death is very sad because due to his old age he started to develop senile dementia and died in peace.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

Yes but at least he died peacefully better than being run over, shot or poisoned.

[@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967]

@@eleanorhogan8643 And after Fox apologizes.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

@@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967 Yes fox did apologize.

[@phoenixracing1681]

RIP Ron Moody and Christopher Lee, Badger and Saruman. May you rest in peace with Leonard Nimoy, AKA Spock. You were awesome.

[@JG-bu2qj]

and lets not forget alan young aka wilbur

[@GaryShider]

And Tony Jay.

[@susanwade1895]

And Peter Sallis Died In June 2nd 2017

[@stewartdrummond]

Thank you ever so much for posting this, I watched this when i was a kid and i cried so much when badger died, it means a lot to me to see it. thank you

[@Warzulu77]

When Badger didn’t recognise Mole was heartbreaking

[@KittyKatt_Luna80s]

That wasn't even Mole, either. It was his son, Mossy. Mossy had to pretend to be his dad as Badger didn't even know Mole had died during the Winter.

[@whyhesoears]

@@KittyKatt_Luna80s god that always irked me, the two shouldve been together to the end especially since mole's death was said in passing. complete opposite to badger and how he was given a proper sendoff

[@KittyKatt_Luna80s]

@@whyhesoears We also didn't get to know Mossy's twin sister either. She just disappeared. There were only Mossy and Mateless (renamed Mirthful later by the animals in the books) around.

[@Makothehybrid]

Badger had a peaceful death the only peaceful death in this whole show.

[@theirishmanpaddyshalloe3086]

This still makes me cry even today

[@darlee02]

I hate that they replaced him with a weak young badger the only thing they had in common was they were nice (except there both badgers) thanks for whoever liked that

[@SoloraGoldsun]

*sniffle* I don't know what's worse: Badger dying or seeing him get replaced with Hurkel. T_T

[@AceofSpades820]

Both

[@Mac14329]

Badger dying.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

I am noticing that a lot of hate is directed towards Hurkel, I like Hurkel.

[@Asgoodasitgets146]

I came here depressed and now im suicidal :( poor old badger he was quality throught the series always helping everyone on the adventure and stuff!

[@Makothehybrid]

I never saw this show but it’s still heartbreaking.

[@beckyc4432]

One question what did the owl said after badger died

[@johnbower7452]

Still feel a bit sorry for Weasel; she loved Badger and didn't want to hurt anyone but they didn't know that and she got treated very poorly.

[@douglasyoung7815]

Been watching depressing cartoon moments all day. This did it for me.

[@CarpetStainRemover]

OMG My mum told me that when I watched this, I was shouting. 'DON'T BE SILLY BADGER!! WAKE UP!' LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLZ This is hard core

[@Snowy_Weather]

this part always meakes me cry! poor old Badger....

[@Hansfan1989]

This was very sad during the '90s when I watched it as a kid... and it's even sadder now :'(. Thanks for the upload.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

Even though it is only a cartoon.

[@IronDragon-2143]

The only scene from a cartoon that has ever made me cry harder than Badger's passing was when David and Lisa died on the final episode of The World of David the Gnome.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

I thought that was a nice ending.

[@BenRai2k]

Badger was my favourite character, this scene and music always made me sad

[@CanzetYote]

Pretty damn heartbreaking, Badger's one of my favorite characters.

[@Lamporre]

3:37 Saddest and most gut-wrenching line in the scene.

[@fenrirswolh3]

Lamporre ...That punch still hurts.

[@foxcell]

a grim day when this was broadcast back in the day

[@PresumablyTunes]

I came here because this badger looked familiar, but I didn't remember it. I don't have any memory of the show, but I don't have much memory of childhood anyway. But god, the writing and everything is so perfect, I just watched 3 minutes of an animated program and instantly felt connected to the characters, to the point of nearly crying.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

I watched it from age 2. I even had the figure set number 1.

[@BrotherJosephus]

03:36 I don't know if it was the Pepsi Max I had, but when Mossy said that, it was the closest I'd come to properly crying for a very, very long time.

[@fenrirswolh3]

Man, I love this Badger's voice... It's so beautiful.

[@jhibbitt1]

RIP Ron Moody :'(

[@michelepiolongo]

Rest in peace.

[@Uknowntoall]

The quality of this video is excellent...it looks like it has been digitally restored...shame this is not in DVD format

[@Steamer96]

Mole's death should of been like this, and Badger should of lived the entire series. "like he did in the books."

[@Mac14329]

Why did you put it in quotes?

[@mercenaryknight5419]

IIRC, In the books after these he lost prominence in terms of the cast. That was likely why this was done.

[@791812sdc]

This was so hard to watch as kid. Still conjures up some tears.

[@Acrobatdog99]

Badger Dies at Old age.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

The best way.

[@johnnywalker7961]

R.I.P badger 🦡❤😥😢😭

[@mariamontana]

😞😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@jhibbitt1]

in case u thought dumbledore's death was bad

[@SnowdropWood]

Badger was the genesis of my Merlin/Aslan/Gandalf/Dumbledore/Aemon Targaryen appreciation.

[@thomasgallagher6202]

Hay How did you know?

[@SamuelAttias-de3wh]

Poor Badger 🦡

[@kilasmyth3089]

you can watch this on rte2 on sunday if u live in ireland

[@jamestulloch-knight7252]

It was not fair about the death of Badger.

[@MD_Builds]

*Whimpers..... *cries.... made me cry as a kid.... makes me cry now :(

[@funfurryall]

I WANT TO KNOW THE NAME OF THIS BACKROUND MUSIC OR A LINK TO IT IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE DO!!!!!

[@jaykoblue172]

It was sad to lose Badger after knowing him for two seasons. At least he died of old age instead of being murdered like the rest of his friends.

[@Purplesubmariner]

I HAVE THAT MOVIE TOO! "Journey Home", right? I stumbled upon the episodes here on KZbin and shockingly, that "movie" was cut scenes from the first season! I never knew there was a whole series that had aired, though its a darn good series at that

[@MsFarmerllama]

oh wow this was such a good show...Was my childhood.

[@mercenaryknight5419]

Given that in the books after the ones this season was adapting Badger lost a lot of prominence IIRC, it made sense why this change was done. This moment is indeed sad and very potently handled. Also, narrative-wise this is what finally hits home for Fox getting him to figure out how to balance his home life with that as a leader.

[@Purplesubmariner]

"mercilessly slaughtered many of its characters", though this may be true, I actually liked the killings. it brought a sense of realism to the series that no one lives forever, and no one is invincible. Compared to kids shows nowadays, Farthing Wood is a classic

[@vivi44]

The Animals ate well that night then sealed the entrance so nobody would know.

[@jimineedles]

ahhhh no this makes me cry, badger was a legend

[@susanwade1895]

It is so sad to say that Badger Died, So! I’m Glad Shadow Didn’t Die

[@2001JamesTV]

It's not been restoredor anything, this was captured straight from the tape I recorded it on 15 years ago. I am suprised at the quality of it though myself, seeing as it's an old tape that's been at the back of a cupboard for years.

[@amanogirl1]

I'm already crying. R.I.P Ron Moody and Sir Christopher Lee.

[@susanwade1895]

Also That Sterling Holloway, Paul Winchell, Junius Matthews, John Fielder, Ralph Wright, Bud Luckey and Ken Sansom That Also Died Too

[@mitchelbuttigieg9282]

I just watched this after 20 years and I cried again.

[@vaeluagaluseiuli5676]

for those who died and our honor and our respects r.i.p the actor of bager who was our only friend...

[@susanwade1895]

Me Too ;( and Goodbye Max Wright ;( (6/26/19)

[@kerstmanneke82]

It's better to be taught early on what life is like. To appreciate the good you must know the bad.

[@nickpaparo2708]

I haven’t watch the show in ages and it still makes me emotional

[@Benjy5997]

You know I never saw much of series 2. Just sort of left it once they got to the park and Ive only just found he died....Theres one right in the childhood for you =[

[@mynameisdumbnuts]

That mole is huge. The one thing I don't like about the show is that it deviated so from the books. Badger lives through the end of the series. Kind of sucks they kill him off in the show and replace him with Hercule.

[@LunaKittyfox]

mynameisdumbnuts and this is the sole reason why I don't like Hurkel and Mossy

[@susanwade1895]

Emma LPS Me Neither (Mine Does Like That, Mossy is Okay)

[@Lasherluke]

The thing though is that in the books toad died. Also Badger dying made sense given how old he was, personally, Shadow should of been the sole replacement for badger, she was different from badger in a good way but still had a sense of being wise and all knowing like badger.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

One of the saddest moments in the cartoon.

[@LunaKittyfox]

Daniel Williamson agree

[@michelepiolongo]

😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Da1Dez]

That, Bold's death and the ending of series 3.

[@ronniemackenzie8260]

Don't go away, Badger!!!😭

[@pikminfan6778]

**Pulls out a stethoscope** Hello? Sorry, but I don't hear anything.

[@michelepiolongo]

No, don't go to sleep, Badger. Not yet, not yet.

[@mariamontana]

😥😥😥😥😥

[@michelepiolongo]

I must be in heaven...

[@GrannyGroovinGravity]

58 people wish they were still young so they could relive these heartwarming stories. I wish they hadn't cancelled making the movie sequel :(

[@eleanorhogan8643]

What? There was a film in planning? I never knew that. They should make a film of Farthing wood despite what society says.

[@Mac14329]

@@eleanorhogan8643 What does society say?

[@eleanorhogan8643]

@@Mac14329 Well society seems to say you should not show traumatizing things to children as it would upset them.

[@Mac14329]

@@eleanorhogan8643 I don't remember society ever saying that. Realistically, showing traumatizing things to children WOULD upset them. It's called "traumatizing" for a reason.

[@eleanorhogan8643]

@@Mac14329I have heard it, I mean have you seen children's programs made nowadays? They are all saccharine with no drama, this taught me the harsh realities of nature, animals eating each other, dying of old age and what danger the natural world is in, but apparently a lot of parents SEEM to think you should not tell children the truth about life, apparently they want their children to grow up in Noah's ark or Disney world where they think all the animals are friends, they live forever and they are no nasty people in the world which is irresponsible, stupid, lazy and dangerous. I do not think showing children animals eating each other and dying of old age is bad that is what happens, I do agree that we should not show very young children traumatizing things like women giving birth or the Crimea war now that would traumatize them,.

[@mariamontana]

Badger! He is gone! He really has gone!

[@jakkijimms3413]

It was a real tear jerker too when the hedgehog couple were killed on the road and Vixen said "She wouldnt leave him'' Female hedghog stayed with her mate no matter what even tho she had the chance of getting to safety.

[@afxkei]

i still cry to this scene ngl

[@crystalmckenna7510]

Fox badger is dying

[@10animallover10]

Oh the nostalgy! I loved this series but it was so sad sometimes :( Though I only remember Badgers death that made me teh saddest.I can't really remember any other deaths.. and at the posters comments. 'mercilessly slaughtered' might be a bit too much. i'snot fun when characters die at all, esspecially in childrens shows but it teaches the children a lesson of loss. Not everything is life is perfect or has a happy end. it teaches them to value life but know of death that will come at some time.Badger died of old age, wich is teh best way to die, surrounded by his friends. some were killed more negative but taht also happens in the world. it even raises awareness for children about nature

[@midnightstar4066]

The death I remember most vividly from the series was the hedgehogs deaths from Series 1 :(

[@eleanorhogan8643]

Sadly that is missing now.

[@BernyjackStone]

i'm crying because this is too sad

[@CeticWales]

I never got over his death.

[@kilasmyth3089]

so sad i am glad the makers of this series dont treat 11 year olds like 5 year olds

[@ZanzibarBreeze]

They don't make 'em like this anymore.

[@BernyjackStone]

but looks like when my dog wagner is dead

[@AyZeD]

What happened to moley? Did I miss an episode? I know he died just not how or when lol. Also everyone saying "this show has unnessecary death and children see enough deaths a man ready without a TV show. Obviously are post 90s watchers lol. Honestly I feel lucky that I saw this as a kid. There aren't kids shows like this anymore. If I have kids in the future I'll get this entire series for them.

[@QueenofTaterTots]

Mole died during the winter, he was old and he just couldn't withstand the weather but was alive long enough to pass on his genes

[@jhibbitt1]

his death was never shown on screen. his mate tells the animals about it the following spring

[@nirock2550]

Rip Badger 😢😢

[@michelepiolongo]

So sad 😵😵😵😭😭😭

[@BadgerWhisper]

@amanogirl1 Really? No one's said anything to me about Ron wanting to quit. You do know do you that he did Bully as well, do you? It was his birthday recently, did you know that? He was 87 on the 8th of this month. Yep, I found this part sad too. I didn't cry at it, but this'll be 1 thing on the show that'll never be forgotten.

[@brb1006]

Why don't they have scenes like this on todays kids shows anymore

[@eleanorhogan8643]

Because apparently according to society children should not know that life is violent and everything is happy which is stupid.

[@ikindoflikemangoes4951]

He never even found out about mole dying!!! :'(

[@maskedranger8282]

If he had, it would have made him die faster. At least they are together in heaven now.

[@antjohn4490]

made me cry

[@omgwaffles09]

series 1 7th episode. type in The animals of farthing wood 1.7.2 its at the end of the video. there's a bird in real life that actually impales small animals called a shrike...

[@JulieWinchester]

I always cry when I watch it...

[@LunaKittyfox]

JulieWinchester yea same

[@fenrirswolh3]

JulieWinchester If you don't, you don't understand. That's all I can say.

[@meow23]

in what episode a mother mouse gives birth to three babies… who are impaled on thorns by a murderous bird shortly thereafter?

[@gabe3271]

17

[@nikoterangiita9571]

NOOOOOO BADGER

[@samrizzardi2213]

A fox??? Worried about kindness??? LOL, I must be in heaven :)

[@eebehuur]

Why did I put myself through this again? :-(

[@ronniemackenzie8260]

(Gasp) Poor Badger! I wish I could revive him!♥️

[@charistorres3625]

ME TOO! I'D REVIVE HIM AND DREAMER AND MOLE IF I COULD!

[@pikminfan6778]

I wish I could revive the pheasants and the hedgehogs! And Mole! And Dreamer! And Badger!

[@maskedranger8282]

If i could, i would bring Bold and Sinuous back to life...even if i know it's impossible.

[@amanogirl1]

@BadgerWhisper I didn't know that he did the voice of Bully the rat. I don't now if he wanted toquit or not but I'm sure the ones who did Animals of Farthing Wood wanted him back to do Bully. Thanks for letting me know.

[@charistorres3625]

RIP Badger, the lovable old fluffy codger. He was loyal and kinda rude when he said ''Stupid female'' one time , but all the same, I was devastated when Badger met his peaceful demise.

[@shadowfoxx123]

Friendly it looks like.

[@petrovaxo]

I used to fancy fox as a kid.

[@Purplesubmariner]

though it may have been "aimed" at adults, it was still dummied down enough for kids. there isn't any "adult" content in these old cartoons, and really, it shows more of what life is about then the dummied down-unrealistic and pro-education horrid quality of children's TV thats on air today...

[@MsFarmerllama]

sure was :) love all those Studio Ghibli movies!

[@HelloKittyGirl-rd4cy]

I hope he comes back soon

[@sandwichsultan906]

Saddest anime death😢

[@michelepiolongo]

Badger, old friend. Badger.

[@kissapoikanen]

Monta jaksoa löytyy suomenkielisenä Demonithewolfin lataamana. Hakuun vain Kaukametsän pakolaiset niin löytyy. Jokunen jakso kuitenkin puuttuu.

[@meowbonmeow]

god damn badger was an incredible character. oh my god look at how moley is acting. ;_____; oh god omg.

[@Megaman-2407]

the saddest thing is that not moley it his son he die before thing so badger and mole never get to know if their best friend die or not

[@michelepiolongo]

@@Megaman-2407 No, don't go to sleep Badger, Not yet... not yet..

[@mariamontana]

😥😥😥😥

[@eleanorhogan8643]

​@@Megaman-2407But he was waiting for him in Heaven.

[@Jamal_Dickerson69]

NOOOO BADGER!!!😰😭😭😭😭 WHYYYYYYYY!!!