BBC Interview To Support Brian Jacques' Redwall Abbey As A LEGO Set With Peter Eric Lang & Tony Snell

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Here's How To Make This Redwall Abbey LEGO Set A Reality, Based On The Book Series & TV Show From Liverpool Author, Brian Jacques

Left to Right: Qualified Liverpool Tour Guide & Historian, Peter Eric Lang & BBC Broadcasting legend, Tony Snell (Credit: The Liverpudlian).

Liverpool Historian and Qualified Tour Guide, Peter Eric Lang, spoke to the BBC's Tony Snell on Radio Merseyside about the exciting possibility to turn Redwall Abbey into a LEGO Set.

VOTE FOR BRIAN JACQUES' REDWALL ABBEY TO BECOME A LEGO SET.

Chatting about the possibility of a Redwall Abbey LEGO Set is Qualified Liverpool Tour Guide & Historian, Peter Eric Lang & BBC Broadcasting legend, Tony Snell (Credit: The Liverpudlian).

The beloved Liverpudlian author, Brian Jacques, was raised in Kirkdale, and went on to craft the iconic fantasy world of Redwall Abbey, beloved by many from around the world. There is now a short time window of opportunity to turn this globe-spanning franchise, from Liverpool, into a LEGO Set.

Following the adventures of fluffy anthropomorphic creatures such as mice, badgers, squirrels, otters, moles and voles that inhabit Redwall Abbey and its surrounding pasture. All the while fending off those that seek to do harm in the form of rats, ferrets and snakes, to name a few.

The world of Redwall spans 22 books, published from 1986 until the final book was published posthumously in 2011 after Brian passed away at the age of 71, just shy of 3 months prior.

The wide and varied stories take place across the realm of Mossflower, featuring generations of creatures both before and after the founding of Redwall Abbey itself.

Brian Jacques was also a beloved BBC Radio Merseyside presenter, hosting his regular show, 'Jakestown', and retiring from broadcasting in 2006.

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How To Make The Redwall Abbey LEGO Set Real

There is now less than 2 weeks left (11 days left as of today - 19th of September 2025) to support in making this potential LEGO Set of a Liverpool-born franchise, a reality.

VOTE FOR BRIAN JACQUES' REDWALL ABBEY TO BECOME A LEGO SET.

How The Process Works

The way it works on LEGO Ideas involves a suggestion for a LEGO Set to be submitted, with members of the LEGO Ideas community (those who have made an account) then able to click the "Support Idea" button as a way to vote for the Set to become a reality, and as a way to boost it for fellow members to see it more visibly.

There are 8 Steps:

1. Idea Submitted — COMPLETED.

2. 100 Supporters — COMPLETED.

3. 1,000 Supporters — COMPLETED.

4. 5,000 Supporters — 2,486/5,000 (49.2%).

5. 10,000 Supporters.

6. Review Process by LEGO.

7. Final Design.

8. LEGO Set is released on the shelves.

A Closer Look At The Proposed LEGO Set

The LEGO Ideas user responsible for this suggestion, known as 'Rocking Chair', put forward the following elements to be included in the proposed LEGO Set:

• The mighty outer walls to withstand invasion.

• The Great Hall, including the famed tapestry of Martin the Warrior, after whom a book is named after this legendary character.

• Cavern Hole, the official eatery and bakery, in which many a feast has been had

• The dormitories, for recovery after a long day.

• The abbey pond, a great spot for relaxation and fishing.

• The bell tower which houses the great Joseph Bell, ready to peal out its many messages.

I grew up reading the Redwall Abbey books alongside millions of others around the world, as they were continually published over a 25-year period. Below are some of the striking covers.

Brian Jacques' Redwall Abbey was adapted into a television show by Canadian animation studio, Nelvana. Running for 3 series with a total of 39 episodes, each lasting over the 20 minute mark, providing more than 800 minutes (or around 13 hours) worth of content for fans, and for anyone like myself, really bringing the books to life and becoming a fond childhood memory.

VOTE FOR BRIAN JACQUES' REDWALL ABBEY TO BECOME A LEGO SET.