The Highway Rat

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25/12/2017

BBC One - The Highway Rat

A greedy rat travels the highway in search of other animals' food.

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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