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2. Terrifying Confrontations with General Woundwort

To ensure the future of their new home, the rabbits must confront the terrifying General Woundwort. Stars Gunnar Cauthery.

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.

Starring Lyndsey Marshal, Gunnar Cauthery and Paul Hilton.

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.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 4 Jul 202505:00

Credits

RoleContributor
HyzenthlayLyndsey Marshal
HazelGunnar Cauthery
FiverRobert Emms
BigwigAlex Lanipekun
WoundwortPaul Hilton
BlackberryFinlay Robertson
DandelionLuke MacGregor
HollyNicholas Murchie
Black EmissaryNicholas Murchie
KehaarKaren Bartke
StrawberryJohn Dougall
SilverGavi Singh Chera
NelthiltaKeziah Joseph
CampionJohn Bowler
The FarmerDavid Sterne
ProducerGemma Jenkins
DirectorMarc Beeby
AuthorRichard Adams
AdaptorBrian Sibley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 13 Nov 201615:00
  • Sat 19 Nov 201621:00
  • Christmas Eve 201910:00
  • Thu 3 Jul 202515:00
  • Thu 3 Jul 202521:00
  • Fri 4 Jul 202505:00

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