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Watership Down: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and adventure series (2018–2018), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

Watership Down is a drama and adventure series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2018 with 1 season and 2 episodes. Watership Down has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 2018.

U.S. premiere: December 22, 2018
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 2
Finale: December 23, 2018

📖 Based on a book: Watership Down is based on Watership Down by Richard Adams. See the book and reading order →

Where to watch Watership Down season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Watership Down season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	December 22, 2018 – December 23, 2018	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Watership Down season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	The Journey and the Raid	Sat, Dec 22, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Escape and the Siege	Sun, Dec 23, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Watership Down

Watership Down is a drama and adventure series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2018 with 1 season and 2 episodes. Watership Down has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 2018.

Season 1: Season 1 of Watership Down aired from December 22, 2018 to December 23, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (2 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired December 22, 2018)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): James McAvoy (Hazel), Nicholas Hoult (Fiver), Ben Kingsley (General Woundwort), John Boyega (Bigwig), Gemma Arterton (Clover)

Common questions

How many seasons of Watership Down are there?

Watership Down has 1 season and 2 episodes listed, airing from December 22, 2018 to December 23, 2018.

Is Watership Down cancelled or ended?

Watership Down has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 2018.

Where can I watch Watership Down?

Watership Down originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.