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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 2016.

14 days left to listen

1 hour

Last on

Fri 4 Jul 2025 05:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Hyzenthlay Lyndsey Marshal
Hazel Gunnar Cauthery
Fiver Robert Emms
Bigwig Alex Lanipekun
Woundwort Paul Hilton
Blackberry Finlay Robertson
Dandelion Luke MacGregor
Holly Nicholas Murchie
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
Author Richard Adams
Adaptor Brian Sibley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 13 Nov 2016 15:00
  • Sat 19 Nov 2016 21:00
  • Christmas Eve 2019 10:00
  • Thu 3 Jul 2025 15:00
  • Thu 3 Jul 2025 21:00
  • Fri 4 Jul 2025 05:00

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