The Borrowers
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The Borrowers are small, 15cm high humans who live in the English hinterland. They live out their lives in mouse-hole sized nooks in human homes, and survive by 'borrowing' all they need from the house and its inhabitants. This series follows young girl Arriety, and her parents Pod and Homily, as they are displaced from their home and try to find a new home, with the help of a human boy, George.
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The Borrowers
Episode 1
The first episode sets the scene and introduces us to the main characters and starts to show us what it is like to be only 15cm high. We find out that they are the only borrowers in the house and also meet the humans that co-inhabit the house. The first of a series of problems start with Pod 'being seen'. Arrietty, who has never been allowed out of their below the floorboards home, is introduced to the art of borrowing.
Episode 2
While on a trip out Arrietty is seen. Thankfully this is by a young boy that is living in the house and he does not have the usual adult reaction to the borrowers. Unfortunately, his naivety later leads to problems but initially Arrietty asks him to deliver a letter to a place she hopes might hold another family of borrowers.
Episode 3
Things look too good to be true with their new human friend bringing them more presents than they know what to do with. Unfortunately, it is too good and the family of borrowers is discovered and the rat catcher is called in.
Episode 4
The first two thirds of this episode are a wonderfully crafted and tense escape sequence with the rat catcher on the job and poisonous gas being pumped into the wall cavities. The last third sees our family out in the big wide world, and when you are only 15cm high the world is very big indeed.
Episode 5
The family have taken up refuge in an old boot that they have found in the forest. This is the base camp for Pod's excursions out to try and find another family of borrowers, one that is supposed to live in a badger's nest somewhere nearby. This episode introduces a new borrower, a young boy about Arrietty's age that lives in the forest.
Episode 6
Things take a turn for the worse as the boot that the family is sleeping in is picked up by the rat catcher and taken back to his caravan. The young borrower from the forest and the young boy from the house have to join forces to attempt a rescue.
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About The Borrowers
The Borrowers are small, 15cm high humans who live in the English hinterland. They live out their lives in mouse-hole sized nooks in human homes, and survive by 'borrowing' all they need from the house and its inhabitants. This series follows young girl Arriety, and her parents Pod and Homily, as they are displaced from their home and try to find a new home, with the help of a human boy, George. Across 2 seasons and 12 episodes, originally airing on BBC Two.
The Borrowers Cast and Characters
The cast features Rebecca Callard (as Arrietty), Penelope Wilton (as Homily), Ian Holm (as Pod), Paul Cross (as George), and Siân Phillips (as Mrs. Driver). Their performances are a major reason The Borrowers has built such a passionate audience.
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The Borrowers flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Borrowers have?
The Borrowers has 12 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Borrowers good? What's the rating?
The Borrowers holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Borrowers?
The main cast includes Rebecca Callard, Penelope Wilton, Ian Holm, and Paul Cross, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Borrowers available in English?
Yes — The Borrowers was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Borrowers released?
The Borrowers first aired in 1992.
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Where can I watch The Borrowers for free?
You can watch The Borrowers online for free on Bowood.TV. All 12 episodes across 2 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does The Borrowers have?
The Borrowers currently has 2 seasons and a total of 12 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Borrowers about?
The Borrowers are small, 15cm high humans who live in the English hinterland. They live out their lives in mouse-hole sized nooks in human homes, and survive by 'borrowing' all they need from the house and its inhabitants. This series follows young girl Arriety, and her parents Pod and Homily, as they are displaced… It belongs to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure genres.
In which language is The Borrowers originally available?
The Borrowers was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Borrowers first released?
The Borrowers first premiered on November 8, 1992 (1992). The series has since concluded its run.
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