Blackberry (female)

In contrast to the book, Blackberry in the television adaptation is, controversially, portrayed as a female, due to a lack of female rabbits in the original novel. Like in the book, Blackberry is very clever and came up with ideas of using a piece of wood and a boat to traverse water. Blackberry has skills in herbs and also referred to as the digging expert. She is the only doe to go to Watership Down with Hazel and the others.

She is a hard worker and Hazel considers her to be Watership Down's best digger. She is somewhat feminist as a result of being outnumbered by bucks and is affronted about their laziness and unwillingness to help her with digging. Blackberry has a considerable knowledge about a warrens structure and is careful to make sure that diggers do not accidentally weaken it by working in the wrong place. Blackberry is also brave and says that she would willingly go with the Black Rabbit of Inle if it means peace and freedom.

In the season two finale, Blackberry and Campion fall in love at first sight. Blackberry is devastated when he nearly dies to protect General Woundwort but upon learning that he survived she goes into enemy territory to find him. She also refuses to leave his side in Darkhaven, even when he tells her to escape and leave him behind. Eventually they settle on Watership Down together.

Blackberry's talents lie in digging and healing rather than physical combat. She is knowledgeable about plants and herbs that are good for healing injuries. Although she is not a fighter by nature, Blackberry's quick thinking gives her an edge over her opponents which makes up for her lack of physical strength.

She is voiced by Sue Elliott Nicholls.