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.
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | The Elf Girl and the Knight's Vow | 2024-12-28 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | The Tiger-Eared Blacksmith and a New Skill | 2025-01-04 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | Urgent Quest - Defeat the Demons! | 2025-01-11 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 4 | Awaken - Behemoth! | 2025-01-18 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 5 | Elf Girl & Dragon Girl | 2025-01-25 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 6 | Episode 6 | 2025-02-01 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 7 | Episode 7 | 2025-02-08 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 8 | Episode 8 | 2025-02-15 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 9 | Episode 9 | 2025-02-22 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 10 | Episode 10 | 2025-03-01 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 11 | Episode 11 | 2025-03-08 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 12 | Episode 12 | 2025-03-15 | 30 min |
| Directing | Laurie Lynd | Director |
