overview : I Was a Rat is a UK children's drama series broadcast on BBC One in autumn 2001 based on the popular children's book I Was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman. It was aired in the Sunday tea-time slot which traditionally accommodates a children's drama series in the run-up to Christmas. The series was produced by Andy Rowley and starred Calum Worthy in the leading role, alongside Tom Conti and Brenda Fricker. It was adapted by Richard Carpenter, who won a BAFTA award for the work.

First Air Date : Dec 09, 2001

Last Air Date : Dec 23, 2001

Runtime : 55m

Episodes : 3

Seasons : 1

Genre : Drama,

Companies : Catalyst Entertainment Production, BBC

Countries : GB

Keywords : fairy tale, based on children's book, rat, 1930s