Watership Down radio drama

[Chipster-roo]

It seems that the BBC is not only working on a new Watership Down miniseries, but also a two-part radio drama, that will air on BBC Radio 4 in November.

There haven't been any formal announcements from the BBC, but a few cast members tweeted about it:
https://twitter.com/RobertEmms/status/779026793437204480
https://twitter.com/iamfinlay/status/777946753651904512
https://twitter.com/ahungrycentaur/status/778980562161790976

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BBC
Watership Down - 1/2
By Richard Adams
Dramatised by Brian Sibley
Cast
Hyzenthlay: Lyndsey Marshal (something) only
Hazel: Gunnar Cauthery
Fiver: Robert Emms
Bigwig: Alex Lanipekun
Blackberry/Acorn/Man 1: Finlay (both days)
Dandelion/Hawkbit: Luke (both days)
Holly/Silverweed/Frith: Nicholas Murchie (something+  second day)
Threarah/Strawberry/Laurel: John Dougall (something + second day)
Black Emissary/Silver/Man 3: something (first day)
Cowslip/Clover: Kesiah (something + second day)
Nildro-hain/Boxwood/Kehaar: Karen (something + second day)
Man 3/Farmer 1 (re sc 45): John Bowler (both days)
Farmer 2 (re sc 45) David Storne (20th only)
Produced by Gemma Jenkins
Directed by Mark Beeby

[Claws]

Nice! Thanks a bunch, Chipster

[Leo-rah]

Oh, these are some good news actually. November isn't that far away, as for the other mini series for televion. I'm very looking forward to it! ^_^

[Hazel]

Good find! This is exciting. I hope I get to tune in that day.

[Naylte]

That's interesting. Should give a sense of what the characters will be like in the series.

[Vesper]

This may be a preview of the mini drama except in the radio.

[Acacia Heartstrings]

This is indeed a big surprise. I am very interested in listening to the live audio drama somehow, I would like to. Or at least turn up the audio somewhere.  

[Chipster-roo]

It seems that the first episode will air on 6 November at 3pm on BBC Radio 4:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b081tpw0

Unfortunately, I will probably never hear it, unless someone posts a recording on the Internet.

I don't think it will be an adaptation of the new miniseries, considering the fact it uses several characters who will not appear in the miniseries.

[pushmipullu]

I can record this if you need me to.

[Chibiscuit]

I can record this if you need me to.

That would awesome and kind if you did! I'd most certainly would like to listen to it.

[Vesper]

I can record this if you need me to.

I would like to listen to it too my dear friend.  

[pushmipullu]

I can record this if you need me to.

I would like to listen to it too my dear friend.  

Will do then  

[Leo-rah]

Just listened to it, and I must admit, I'm rather surprised about their adaption. Loved the voices, the soft sounds of music, and the way of telling it. Can't wait to hear the next part next week! :3

[pushmipullu]

Here it is!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fere6i85t1r37cn/Watership%20Down%20Part%201.mp3?dl=0

[Chipster-roo]

Hey thank you for this pushmipullu!
I haven't been able to listen to it yet, but I hope to soon.