Watership Down

Watership Down (1999-2001)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Adventure, Fantasy

Following the basic plot of the novel, Watership Down follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. Travelling across the English countryside, they brave perilous dangers, until they finally find a hill called Watership Down, where they begin a new warren. However, they are endangered by another nearby warren, Efrafra, which is led by the authoritarian General Woundwort, and they are soon forced to defend their home and lives.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday (23 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E13The Magicdéc. 4, 2001
S03E12The Beginning of the Endnov. 27, 2001
S03E11The Betrayalnov. 20, 2001
S03E10The Spynov. 13, 2001
S03E09The Eyes of Silverweednov. 6, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Watership Down' premiere?

'Watership Down' premiered on April 12, 1999.

Who created the television adaptation of 'Watership Down'?

The television adaptation of 'Watership Down' was created by Martin Rosen.

What is the genre of 'Watership Down'?

The genre of 'Watership Down' is animated adventure.

What are the names of the main characters in 'Watership Down'?

The names of the main characters in 'Watership Down' are Hazel, Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry, and Dandelion.

What is the main plot of 'Watership Down'?

The main plot of 'Watership Down' follows a group of rabbits who flee their warren after one of them receives a terrifying vision of their homeland's destruction.

Who provides the voice for Hazel in 'Watership Down'?

John Hurt provides the voice for Hazel in 'Watership Down'.

Who provides the voice for Bigwig in 'Watership Down'?

The voice of Bigwig is provided by Stephen Fry in 'Watership Down'.

Where is the setting of 'Watership Down'?

The setting of 'Watership Down' is the English countryside.

What are the enemies that the rabbits face in 'Watership Down'?

The rabbits in 'Watership Down' face enemies such as humans, predators like foxes and birds of prey, and other rival rabbit warrens.

Which book inspired the television adaptation of 'Watership Down'?

The television adaptation of 'Watership Down' is based on the novel of the same name by Richard Adams.

How many episodes does 'Watership Down' consist of?

'Watership Down' consists of four episodes.

What is the target audience of 'Watership Down'?

'Watership Down' is a family-friendly show targeted at children and adults.

Also known as

  • Обитатели холмов (Russian Federation)

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