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.
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| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | I Was a Rat | |
| First Air Date | December 9, 2001 | |
| Last Air Date | December 23, 2001 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 3 | |
| Episode Runtime | 55min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | Canada, United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | Catalyst Entertainment ProductionBBC | |
| Networks | BBC One | |