Watership Down
2018 · BBC One · 100 min · 1 season
S01E02 · The Escape and the Siege
Mon, 24 Dec, 6:20 am
When the future of Watership Down is threatened by the might of General Woundwort and the Efrafan army, Hazel, Fiver, Bigwig, Clover, Strawberry and their gang of fellow rabbits must use all their cunning to survive.
About
Set in the idyllic rural landscape of southern England, this tale of adventure, courage, and survival follows a band of rabbits on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, towards a promised land and a more perfect society.
Episodes
- E01
The Journey and the Raid
Sun, 23 Dec· 100 minLed by stout-hearted brothers Hazel and Fiver, the rabbits begin their journey from Sandleford Warren, through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, towards the hope of a better life.
- E02
The Escape and the Siege
Mon, 24 Dec· 100 minWhen the future of Watership Down is threatened by the might of General Woundwort and the Efrafan army, Hazel, Fiver, Bigwig, Clover, Strawberry and their gang of fellow rabbits must use all their cunning to survive.
Cast
James McAvoy
Hazel
Nicholas Hoult
Fiver
Ben Kingsley
General Woundwort
John Boyega
Bigwig
Gemma Arterton
Clover
Miles Jupp
Blackberry
Freddie Fox
Captain Holly
