User Reviews

'The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends' always was one of my favourites as a child and still is, one of those rare shows with not a bad episode.

Although only nine of Beatrix Potter's timeless stories were adapted for the show, a shame that not all of them were, 'The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends' are wonderful and very faithful adaptations of Potter's stories (plus the animation is just like Potter's drawings, Potter was just as outstanding an artist as she was a storyteller).

It is tough to pick a favourite usually, and while this reviewer loves all the episodes "The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny" as well as my introduction to the show has always been my personal favourite (Peter Rabbit is also my favourite of her stories too). "The Tailor of Gloucester" is not far behind.

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny" looks exquisite visually. Not just the animation, which are as said like Potter's illustrations come to life, being colourful, quaintly charming and carefully drawn, but also the charming and exquisitely book-end live action scenes complete with splendid period detail and just as breathtaking scenery. The music is one of the episode's most memorable assets, especially the opening scene, the main theme, the music where Peter, Benjamin and Benjamin's father are walking home after being rescued and reprimanded and particularly "Perfect Day" which lives up to its name and is beautifully sung by Miriam Stockley.

Dialogue is beautifully written and again sticks very closely to the writing of the stories, almost word for word actually. The story never rushes or drags, remarkable for an episode with two stories in one, and is beautifully told. One is also really immersed in the world of Beatrix Potter as well, a world that is just wondrous. All the characters are unforgettable, and are nimbly voiced, June Whitfield being the biggest name. Niamh Cusack is perfectly cast also as Beatrix Potter herself.

Overall, just wonderful and Beatrix Potter would be proud if she saw this episode and the show in its entirety. 10/10 Bethany Cox

I find this Hand-Drawn Animated Adaptation of The Tale Of Peter Rabbit (1902) and The Tale Of Benjamin Bunny (1904) by Beatrix Potter from the year 1992 is very Splendid, Because of the Hand-Drawn Animation is very faithful to the illustrations, the music score is Superb, The voice acting is Outstanding and The Characters are enjoyable. There is the Cheeky Protagonist called Peter Rabbit, Who is portrayed by the young Rory Carty. His equally Cheeky cousin Benjamin Bunny, Who is portrayed by the young Andrew Clitheroe. Peter's Well-Mannered Sisters Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail are portrayed by the young Jenny Moore, Mary Jane Bowe and Sarah Woolcock. Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail's Mother and Benjamin's Aunt Mrs. Josephine Rabbit was portrayed by the late Absolutely Fabulous Cast Member June Whitfield. Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail's Uncle and Benjamin's Father Mr. Bouncer is portrayed by Enn Reitel. The Angry Scottish Vegetable Farmer Mr. John McGregor is portrayed by One Foot In The Grave Cast Member Richard Wilson. And His Wife Mrs. McGregor is portrayed by June Watson. Beatrix Potter's Narration is voiced and portrayed by Niamh Cusack. I'm giving this Rabbit-Related Adaptation of Beatrix Potter's Stories a 10/10.

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny" couldn't have been a better first episode to a series based on Beatrix Potter's beloved characters. The animation is just as wonderful as the illustrations in her books, and the soundtrack is really superbly beautiful. The voices for Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and especially Mr. McGregor are outstanding, but then again that goes for all the other characters. I can also see why they combine two books into almost every episode.

On a personal note, I remember watching this episode on a VHS tape 25 years ago while me and my family were celebrating Easter with my grandparents. I used to play that video over and over again, but little did I know that there were more stories from Potter's books like Jeremy Fisher, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and the two bad mice.

The episode of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny gets an overall perfect 10. I also recommend you check out the rest of the series and more of Potter's delightful characters.