I Was a Rat

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Good to know

Release date: 2001-12-09
Runtime: 55m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: Canada
Studio: Catalyst Entertainment Production

About I Was a Rat

I Was a Rat is a 2001 web series in the Drama genre, starring Calum Worthy, Brenda Fricker and Tom Conti. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. Below you can see where to watch I Was a Rat in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 13 eps · 2001

Cast

Calum Worthy

Ratty

Brenda Fricker

Joan Jones

Tom Conti

Bob Jones

Sharron Matthews

Barmaid

Themes & keywords

fairy talebased on children's bookrat1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was a Rat in Egypt?+

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Is I Was a Rat on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of I Was a Rat are there?+

I Was a Rat has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in I Was a Rat?+

I Was a Rat stars Calum Worthy, Brenda Fricker, Tom Conti and Sharron Matthews.

When did I Was a Rat come out?+

I Was a Rat is a 2001 web series.

What genre is I Was a Rat?+

I Was a Rat is Drama series.