Watership Down is a new, two part 主播大秀 adaptation of the classic Richard Adams novel.
For those of you not already emotionally scarred by the 1978 version, 主播大秀 One and Netflix are bringing you the reimagined tale of adventure, courage and survival, following the band of rabbits on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home.
Who's in Watership Down?
Watership Down cast
James McAvoy. A firm favourite, the Scottish actor has played varying roles over the years, from the heroic Proffessor Xavier in X-Men to the downright evil DS Bruce Robertson. McAvoy is the voice of Hazel, the leader of the rabbits.
John Boyega. Boyega shot to fame as Moses in Attack The Block and became a superstar after playing Finn in the new Star Wars Trilogy. He's the voice of the stubborn, but heroic, Bigwig.
Gemma Arterton. She's a huge star of stage and screen and played the lead, Rita O'Grady, in Made In Dagenham. Arterton is the voice of the strong and active Clover.
When's Watership Down on?
Watership Down airs on Saturday 22 December at 7pm on 主播大秀 One, with the second eopside on Sunday 23 December at 7.20pm on 主播大秀 One.
Watch the trailer
Like what you see? Don’t forget to watch Watership Down at 7pm on 主播大秀 One and 主播大秀 iPlayer.