The award-winning and charming children’s television special, The Highway Rat, is to be released on DVD in the USA next year.
The story thrilled family audiences around the world and was a ratings hit for BBC One when it was shown on Christmas Day in the UK last year.
David Tennant gives voice to the ravenous rodent in a 30-minute adaptation of the enchanting picture book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler.
The Highway Rat also features the voices of Rob Brydon, Nina Sosanya, Tom Hollander and Frances de la Tour and is produced by Magic Light Pictures, the team behind other Donaldson and Scheffler adaptations The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Room On The Broom.
First published in 2011, The Highway Rat is about 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. The whole family will enjoy this swashbuckling tale of bandits and biscuits!

The Highway Rat is released on DVD on 5 March 2019 and can be pre-ordered from www.amazon.com here.

Watch a trailer below: