The Rat Catchers (1966-1967)

[Alastair Fleming]

Having recently learned about this series I've been trying to find out more about it. It seems there are two complete episodes, both from series one which it seems are (if I'm correct) episodes 1 and 3 of the opening four part story.

If anyone has seen these existing episodes (or indeed what remains of the incomplete series two episode which also exists) a) How did you find the episodes (so far I've only been able to find a couple of minutes of one episode) and b) Do the episodes make sufficient sense on their own or is knowledge of the still missing episodes required to properly understand them (but please don't give away any plot information!!!)

The latter question also applies to the 6 audio only episodes (one of which is a complete version of the incomplete series two episode) as no complete story appears to exist either as audio, video or a mixture of the two.


If anyone can help me I would be very grateful.

[RWels]

The audio-only episodes should be easy to find on youtube, but beware that it was recorded with a microphone, and not a line-out! That means quality is not so good.

Two episodes can be seen at the BFI in London on appointment at a small fee (if you have a sufficient reason).

[John Green]

And don't forget the two paperbacks by David Ray.

[John W King]

A single of the Rat Catchers theme was released as a single with the theme to Weavers Green on the b side.

[Alastair Fleming]

Oct 2, 2016 9:24:58 GMT John Green said:

And don't forget the two paperbacks by David Ray.

Found the two and bought them. I've heard that Network planned to release the series on DVD, but then they went quiet - when was this? Here's hoping they can release it one day as I can't find more than about 7-8 minutes of 'The Unwitting Courier' or anything from 'Ticket To Madrid' and none of the footage from 'The Heel Of Achilles'. There are a few audio recordings of missing episodes (mostly series 2, but Return Of Evil from series 1 has a recording too) which are available to hear on YouTube.