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"It's called Watership Down!"

"Watership Down, Home!"

- Hannah and Fiver at Watership Down

The Promised Land is the first episode of the first series of the TV series. It aired in 1999.

Plot synopsis[]

Seven rabbits from Sandleford Warren set out on a search for the 'High Lonely Hills' which Fiver has seen in a vision as being a place of safety. Along the way, they encounter many dangers, such as a river and a dog. They finally reach the hill called Watership Down.

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Trivia[]

  • Blackberry has changed from a buck to doe.
  • Silver, Speedwell, Acorn, Buckthorn and Violet (from the movie) do not appear.
  • This episode marks the return of Hawkbit who appeared in the book, but not the film.
  • In the novel, the boat used to cross the River Enborne is a plank. In this episode, it is a log.
  • Bob is replaced by another dog called Duster, Also the same with Tab who gets replaced by another cat called Tabitha.
  • There is no Hannah in the novel, and Kehaar is found after they reach Watership Down.

Video[]

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Watership Down Season 1 Episode 1- The Promised Land

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