I Was a Rat

I Was a Rat
Also known as Cinderella and Me
Genre Children's
Drama
Fantasy
Written by Richard Carpenter
Philip Pullman
Directed by Laurie Lynd
Starring Calum Worthy
Brenda Fricker
Tom Conti
Ned Beatty
Stephen Ouimette
Country of origin United Kingdom
Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 3
Production
Producer(s) Andy Rowley
Running time 55 minutes
Release
Original network BBC One
Original release 17 – 20 December 2001 (2001-12-20)

I Was a Rat is a British-Canadian children's drama television series broadcast on BBC One from 17 to 20 December 2001, based on the popular children's novel I Was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman.[1] 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.[2]

Synopsis

The series is set in the early 1920s, telling the tale of a young boy with a mysterious past who claims to be a rat.[3] He is taken in off the streets by elderly couple Bob (Conti) and Joan (Fricker) who name him Roger and it soon becomes obvious that he is no ordinary child.

Cast and characters

References

  1. Anne, Heidi (28 March 2011). "SurLaLune Fairy Tales Blog: I Was a Rat". Surlalunefairytales.blogspot.com. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  2. "Explore the Awards". Bafta.org. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  3. "I was a Rat by Philip Pullman: book review". Readingmatters.co.uk. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  4. "I was a Rat - review". Headliners. Retrieved 30 June 2013.

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