I Was a Rat facts for kids

I Was a Rat is a fun children's drama from the United Kingdom and Canada. It was shown on BBC One from December 9 to December 23, 2001. The show is based on a popular book called I Was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman.

It was a special Christmas series, perfect for Sunday evenings. Calum Worthy played the main character. Famous actors like Tom Conti and Brenda Fricker also starred. The story was turned into a TV show by Richard Carpenter, who even won a BAFTA award for his amazing work.

What is I Was a Rat About?

This TV series takes you back to the early 1920s. It tells the story of a young boy with a big secret. He claims he used to be a rat!

An older couple, Bob (played by Tom Conti) and Joan (played by Brenda Fricker), find him on the streets. They decide to take him in and name him Roger. Soon, they realize Roger is not just any ordinary child. His past is very mysterious and full of surprises.

Meet the Cast and Characters

The show features a talented group of actors who bring the story to life. Here are some of the main characters you'll meet:

• Calum Worthy plays Roger, also known as Ratty. He is the mysterious boy who believes he was once a rat.
• Brenda Fricker plays Joan Jones. She is the kind woman who takes Roger into her home.
• Tom Conti plays Bob Jones. He is Joan's husband and helps care for Roger.
• Ned Beatty plays Mudduck.
• Stephen Ouimette plays Wheedle.
• Katie Blake plays Lady Aurelia Ashington, who is also known as Mary Jane Potts.
• James Millard plays Prince Richard.
• Karl Pruner plays Julian.
• Richard Graham plays Charlie.
• Denis Lill plays Sergeant Piggles.
• Don McKellar plays Oliver Tapscrew.