The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends - The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny

**Beatrix Potter - The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny** is a UK VHS release by Carlton Home Entertainment on 2nd October 1995. It got re-released by Carlton Home Entertainment on 7th February 1996 and 22nd January 1997.

## Description

The adventures of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, the world's two most famous rabbits, have delighted generations of children and adults alike ever since Beatrix Potter first wrote the story almost a century ago. Now, for the first time, the escapades of the mischievous cousins in Mr. McGregor's garden come to life on screen in this stunning animated film.

"It is, quite simply, the most exquisite piece of animation I have ever seen". *The Sunday Times* on The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends television series.

**Including 'The Foxy Gentleman' song**

## Cast

* Beatrix Potter: Niamh Cusack
* Mrs. Rabbit: June Whitfield
* Mr. McGregor: Richard Wilson
* Mr’s McGregor: June Watson
* Flopsy: Jenny Moore
* Mopsy: Mary Jane Bowe
* Cottontail: Sarah Woolcock
* Female Sparrow: Moore Lesley
* Mr. Bouncer, Sparrows, Robin: Enn Reitel
* Peter Rabbit: Rory Carty
* Benjamin Bunny: Andrew Clitheroe

## Opening (Original 1995 release) (Version 1)

1. Carlton Video logo (1995-1998)
2. Pickwick Video Warning Screen (1992-1998)
3. The Tales of Beatrix Potter promo (1995) [announced by Sonia Manzano]
4. The World of Beatrix Potter Bookshops UK TV advert [announced by Loretta Long]
5. Beatrix Potter - Live Action Beatrix Potter intro (Long Version)
6. Start of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (1992)

## Closing (Original 1995 release) (Version 1)

1. End of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (1992)
2. Beatrix Potter - Live Action Beatrix Potter closing credits
3. "The Foxy Gentleman" (Music Video) (sung by Bob McGrath, Loretta Long, Emilio Delgado and Alison Bartlett)
4. Carlton Video logo (1995-1998)

## Opening (February 1996 re-release) (Version 2)

1. Pickwick Video Warning Screen (1992-1998)
2. Carlton Video logo (1995-1998)
3. Carlton Home Entertainment children's trailer from 1996 [announced by Felicity Kendal]
4. Carlton Video logo (1995-1998) (again)
5. Beatrix Potter - Live Action Beatrix Potter Intro (Long Version)
6. Start of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (1992)

## Closing (February 1996 re-release) (Version 2)

1. End of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (1992)
2. Beatrix Potter - Live Action Beatrix Potter closing credits
3. "The Foxy Gentleman" (Music Video) (sung by Bob McGrath, Loretta Long, Emilio Delgado and Alison Bartlett)
4. Carlton Video logo (1995-1998)

## Opening (January 1997 re-release) (Version 3)

1. Carlton Warning Screen (1994-2004)
2. Carlton Home Entertainment children's trailer from 1997 [announced by Martin Jarvis] (Carlton Video Version)
3. Beatrix Potter - Live Action Beatrix Potter Intro (Long Version)
4. Start of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (1992)

## Closing (January 1997 re-release) (Version 3)

1. End of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (1992)
2. Beatrix Potter - Live Action Beatrix Potter closing credits
3. "The Foxy Gentlemen" (Music Video) (sung by Bob McGrath, Loretta Long, Emilio Delgado and Alison Bartlett)
4. Carlton Video logo (1995-1998)

## Trailers and info

### Original 1995 release

1. The Tales of Beatrix Potter 1995 with clips "The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny", "The Tailor of Gloucester", "The Tale of Pigling Bland", "The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck", "The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding", "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher" and "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse".
2. The World of Beatrix Potter Bookshops UK TV Advert

### February 1996 re-release

* Carlton Home Entertainment children's trailer from 1996 with clips of "Rosie and Jim", "The Wind in the Willows", "The Story Store", "Bananas in Pyjamas", "Old Bear and Friends", "Beatrix Potter", "Starla and the Jewel Riders" and "Tots TV".

### January 1997 re-release

* Carlton Home Entertainment children's trailer from 1997 with clips of "Tots TV", "Rosie and Jim", "Starla and the Jewel Riders", "Bananas in Pyjamas", "Beatrix Potter", "Old Bear and Friends" and "The Willows in Winter".