Watership Down may not have been to everybody’s tastes – but a tribute to writer Richard Adams warmed the cockles of many hearts on Sunday night.
In the final instalment of the lupine animation, many spotted a moving tribute to the author of the 1972 classic.
As Fiver and Dandelion narrowly escaped death while crossing a busy road they rejoined their mates underneath a bench on which was a small brass plaque reading: “In loving memory of Richard Adams”.
Adams died two years ago on 24 December 2016 aged 96.
Viewers who noticed the tribute found it moving.
One wrote:
#WatershipDown the bench ! Nice Richard Adams tribute❤️
— Helly B (@HellyB3) December 23, 2018
Another said:
The name on the bench was Richard Adams – author of the book. A nice touch 👍 #watershipdown
— 🎄❄️ 12 Daves of Christmas ❄️🎄 (@DavidMackayy) December 23, 2018
However viewers appeared divided on the show overall. Many loved it
Really liked the memorial bench dedicated to Richard Adams in #WatershipDown the rabbits shelter under – a nice touch. The animation if the attack by Kehaar in the storm was absolutely stunning
— Fiona Fulford (@FeckOffFlouncer) December 23, 2018
However some viewers criticised the CGI, with many saying that the rabbits actually looked and moved like hares…
from Radio Times http://bit.ly/2BG62hY
