Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20161106 | Fearful that their home in Sandleford Warren is to be destroyed, a band of rabbits begins an epic and perilous journey to Watership Down. First published in 1972, the award-winning Watership Down was Richard Adams' first novel and began life as improvised stories told to his two young daughters. Once published it became hugely successful, and won its author the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal. Dramatised in two-parts by Brian Sibley Hyzenthlay | |
| 02 | 20161113 | 20161119 (R4) | The rabbits have found a new home on Watership Down but to ensure the warren's future they must now confront the terrifying General Woundwort. Conclusion of Richard Adams' award-winning novel from 1972 - dramatised by Brian Sibley Hyzenthlay - Lyndsey Marshal Hazel - Gunnar Cauthery Fiver - Robert Emms Bigwig - Alex Lanipekun Woundwort - Paul Hilton Blackberry - Finlay Robertson Dandelion - Luke MacGregor Holly/Black Emissary - Nicholas Murchie Kehaar - Karen Bartke Strawberry - John Dougall Silver - Gavi Singh Chera Nelthilta - Keziah Joseph Campion - John Bowler The Farmer - David Sterne Producer: Gemma Jenkins Director: Marc Beeby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016. Richard Adams' fantasy classic about a band of rabbits on a quest to establish a new home. |