4 Extra Debut. Fearful that their home is to be destroyed, a band of rabbits begins an epic and perilous journey. Starring Lyndsey Marshal.

Fearful that their home in Sandleford Warren is to be destroyed, a band of rabbits begins an epic and perilous journey to Watership Down.

First published in 1972, the award-winning Watership Down was Richard Adams' first novel and began life as improvised stories told to his two young daughters. Once published it became hugely successful, and won its author the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal.

Dramatised in two-parts by Brian Sibley

Hyzenthlay ….. Lyndsey Marshal

Hazel ….. Gunnar Cauthery

Fiver ….. Robert Emms

Bigwig ….. Alex Lanipekun

Blackberry ….. Finlay Robertson

Dandelion ….. Luke MacGregor

Holly/Frith ….. Nicholas Murchie

Strawberry ….. John Dougall

Silver ….. Gavi Singh Chera

Cowslip ….. Keziah Joseph

Kehaar ….. Karen Bartke

Other parts played by John Bowler and David Sterne

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.