Episodes

  • 217: The Graphic Novel Chapter 8. The Hard Road
    Jan 13 2026

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted Newell Fisher, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    LINKS:


    With thanks to Rob Lylyk:


    'Bravery, Tragedy and Watership Down in Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery - Operation Market Garden':


    https://youtu.be/uzxNYm-9H34?si=M3rMyKiSYyB3nFwK



    Scene from 'A Bridge Too Far' featuring Michael Graham Cox:


    https://youtu.be/EIPZRBCuW-4?si=6vwEvQ3ScA30bNkb



    Captain Desmond 'Paddy' Kavanagh's grave at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Netherlands


    https://monument.marketgarden.com/person/299/desmond-t-kavanagh



    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    With thanks to Andrew Stevens:


    'Understanding Comics: The Hidden Art' by Scott McCloud:

    https://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/1-uc/


    Bob Cropman's website:

    https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    12 mins
  • 216: The Graphic Novel Chapter 7. The Crow and the Beanfield
    Jan 1 2026

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted Newell Fisher, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    LINKS:


    With thanks to Rob Lylyk:


    'Bravery, Tragedy and Watership Down in Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery - Operation Market Garden':


    https://youtu.be/uzxNYm-9H34?si=M3rMyKiSYyB3nFwK



    Scene from 'A Bridge Too Far' featuring Michael Graham Cox:


    https://youtu.be/EIPZRBCuW-4?si=6vwEvQ3ScA30bNkb



    Captain Desmond 'Paddy' Kavanagh's grave at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Netherlands


    https://monument.marketgarden.com/person/299/desmond-t-kavanagh



    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    With thanks to Andrew Stevens:


    'Understanding Comics: The Hidden Art' by Scott McCloud:

    https://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/1-uc/


    Bob Cropman's website:

    https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    11 mins
  • 215: The Graphic Novel Chapter 6. The Crossing
    Dec 17 2025

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted Newell Fisher, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    LINKS:


    With thanks to Andrew Stevens:


    Understanding Comics: The Hidden Art by Scott McCloud:

    https://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/1-uc/


    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    Bob Cropman's website:

    https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    12 mins
  • 214: The Graphic Novel Chapter 5. The Story of the Blessing of El-ahrairah
    Dec 3 2025

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted by Newell Fisher and Sean Hagins and is narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    Bob Cropman's website:

    https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    14 mins
  • 213: The Graphic Novel Chapter 4. The Departure
    Nov 19 2025

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted by Newell Fisher and Lauri Peper and is narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    ARRIVALS OF RABBITS AT THE DEPARTURE RENDEZVOUS IN THE ORIGINAL NOVEL AND IN THE GRAPHIC-NOVEL:


    NOVEL:


    FIRST ARRIVALS

    1 Hazel

    2 Fiver

    3 Pipkin


    SECOND ARRIVAL

    4 Hawkbit


    THIRD ARRIVAL

    5 Dandelion


    FOURTH ARRIVALS

    6 Blackberry

    7 Buckthorn

    8 Speedwell

    9 Acorn


    FIFTH ARRIVALS

    10 Bigwig

    11 Silver


    GRAPHIC-NOVEL:


    FIRST ARRIVALS

    1 Hazel

    2 Fiver

    3 Pipkin


    SECOND ARRIVALS

    4 Blackberry

    5 Acorn

    6 Hawkbit

    7 Dandelion


    THIRD ARRIVALS

    8 Bigwig

    9 Buckthorn

    10 Silver


    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    Bob Cropman's website:

    https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    10 mins
  • 212: The Graphic Novel Chapter 3. Hazel's Decision
    Nov 5 2025

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted by Newell Fisher and Lauri Peper and is narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    Bob Cropman's website:

    https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    14 mins
  • 211: The Graphic Novel Chapter 2. The Chief Rabbit
    Oct 21 2025

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted by Newell Fisher and Lauri Peper and is narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    16 mins
  • 210: The Graphic Novel Chapter 1. The Notice Board
    Oct 8 2025

    The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers.


    This episode is scripted, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.


    OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:


    Awards for the graphic novel:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz


    https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA==


    CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:


    Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com


    Social media:


    Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast


    The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw==


    Threads:

    https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast


    Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social


    YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25


    Past charity appeals:


    Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:

    https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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    12 mins