Watership Down

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Two-part adaptation of Richard Adams' novel about a group of rabbits on a quest to find a new home

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rolenameStrawberryJohn DougallHyzenthlayLyndsey MarshalBlackberryFinlay RobertsonHazelGunnar CautheryBigwigAlex LanipekunFiverRobert EmmsKehaarKaren Bartke

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rolenameDirectorMarc Beeby

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Everything you need to know about Watership Down

James McAvoy, John Boyega and Nicholas Hoult are among the A-list stars lending their voices to the BBC1 and Netflix adaptation
How child-friendly is the new Watership Down?

Will the littluns be terrified or traumatised by the BBC’s flagship show this Yuletide?

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Meet the all-star voice cast of Watership Down

James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Gemma Arterton, Peter Capaldi and Olivia Colman are among the stellar talent you can hear in the BBC1 animation
How does the new Watership Down compare to the original?

We compare the original 1978 animation with the new version – has the story been changed?
Peter Capaldi's character is the real highlight of Watership Down

The bunny rabbits may be in peril, but injured seagull Kehaar – as voiced by Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi – is here to make you laugh
The new Watership Down trailer is even darker than you'd expect

We might be in store for another bunny bloodbath
Watership Down viewers had one big problem with the new rabbits

But their pets absolutely loved it…

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Peter Capaldi joins incredible cast of BBC's new Watership Down adaptation

The former Doctor Who star is one of a number of new cast members confirmed for the BBC and Netflix series – but he won't be playing a rabbit...
Watership Down revival slammed as “tame” and “confusing” by critics – but the all-star voice cast gets glowing reviews

The much-hyped remake has failed to live up to the original 70s classic
Watership Down rabbits get 3D makeover in first images from the BBC's ambitious Christmas animation

The heart-wrenching children's story has been updated by the BBC and Netflix with a cast including James McAvoy, John Boyega and Olivia Colman
Watership Down author Richard Adams dies aged 96

Writer died on Christmas Eve
Star Wars’ John Boyega will star in Watership Down remake for BBC1 and Netflix

The four-part remake also stars James McAvoy, Ben Kingsley, Nicholas Hoult, Gemma Arterton and Olivia Colman
Meet the man behind some of the most iconic theme tunes – and why he's now finally releasing his first ever full-length symphony

Mike Batt found fame writing the music for The Wombles – now he’s written a symphony!
Clifton Jones – Space: 1999, The Professionals and Z-Cars actor – dies, aged 87

Jones played David Kano in Space: 1999.
Secret Service cast: Gemma Arterton and Rafe Spall star in ITV thriller

Alex Kingston, Mark Stanley and Roger Allam also play key roles.
Joss Ackland, Lethal Weapon and White Mischief actor, dies aged 95

Ackland was made a CBE for services to drama in 2001.
The English soundtrack: Every song featured in the BBC drama

The soundtrack features songs from Ora Cogan and Tom McRae.

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