The Highway Rat
Short animated film. A greedy rat travels the highway in search of other animals' food, before his sweet tooth finally leads him to a sticky outcome.
An animated family film based on the much-loved children's book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.
Featuring the voices of David Tennant (Highway Rat), Rob Brydon (Narrator), Frances de la Tour (Rabbit), Tom Hollander (Squirrel), Nina Sosanya (Duck) and Husaam Kiani (Kitten).
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The Highway Rat meets Squirrel
Duration: 00:54
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Julia Donaldson |
| Writer | Axel Scheffler |
| Adaptor | Jeroen Jaspaert |
| Composer | René Aubry |
| Director | Jeroen Jaspaert |
| Producer | Michael Rose |
| Producer | Martin Pope |
| Production Company | Magic Light Pictures |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Day 201716:45
- New Year's Day 201812:25
Tue 2 Jan 201802:55- Boxing Day 201815:15
- Mon 30 Dec 201911:35
- Thu 31 Dec 202013:25
- Boxing Day 202109:45
Mon 18 Apr 202208:35
Fri 22 Apr 202210:10- Mon 22 Aug 202208:35
- Mon 19 Sep 202213:10
- Thu 3 Nov 202208:35
- Thu 29 Dec 202213:30BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
- Mon 14 Aug 202317:00
- Thu 31 Aug 202317:00
- Sat 11 Nov 202310:35
- Sat 23 Dec 202310:20
- Christmas Day 202310:15BBC Two except Scotland
- New Year's Day 202409:00
- Wed 3 Jan 202408:35
- Thu 28 Mar 202408:35
- Wed 3 Apr 202408:35
- Mon 12 Aug 202408:35
- Thu 29 Aug 202408:35
- Fri 27 Dec 202410:55BBC One except HD
- Thu 17 Apr 202508:35
- Thu 24 Jul 202509:25
Sun 31 Aug 202519:05- Tue 23 Dec 202509:45BBC One except HD
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