Watership Down
Series Overview
Follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. They travel across the English countryside, braving perilous danger, until they find a hill called Watership Down, where they begin a new warren. However, they face various threats and are soon forced to defend their home and lives.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 39 Episodes
23 min per episode
1999 – 2001
Premiered: Tue, Sep 28, 1999
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 13: “The Magic”
It's time to end the battle once and for all. Both sides collide and there can be only one winner. Bigwig goes one on one with Woundwort and Hannah plans to use 'the magic' to finally be rid of Woundwort forever. Silverweed knows that a high price must be made to use it so he plans to use it, instead of Hannah.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Watership Down Trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-23
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Andrew Falvey
Fiver / Flax / Feldspar (voice)
David Holt
Vervain / Bluesky / Boxwood / Darkling (voice)
Stephen Mangan
Bigwig / Silverweed (voice)
Sue Elliott-Nichols
Blackberry / Tabitha (voice)
Lee Ross
Hawkbit (voice)
Rob Rackstraw
Campion / Captain Holly / Hickory (voice)
Nigel Pegram
General Woundwort (voice)
Maria Darling
Hannah (voice)
Penny Freeman
Primrose (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Adams
Richard Adams
Mike Batt
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
International Certification Matrix
Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watership Down
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What is Watership Down about?
Follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. They travel across the English countryside, braving perilous danger, until they find a hill called Watership Down, where they begin a new warren. However, they face various threats and are soon forced to defend their home and lives.
How many seasons does Watership Down have?
Watership Down comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Watership Down?
Key cast members in Watership Down include Andrew Falvey, David Holt, Stephen Mangan, Sue Elliott-Nichols, Lee Ross.
Who created or directed Watership Down?
Watership Down was developed and directed by Richard Adams.