A little boy found wandering the streets is taken in by Bob and Joan, a kindly couple. The boy is cold, wet and desperate for shelter, but Bob and Joan are perplexed by his claims that he was once a rat. Meanwhile, rumours are rife at the newspaper about the prince's new love: a girl who captivated everyone at the palace ball.
| Writing | Richard Carpenter | Writer |
| Writing | Philip Pullman | Novel |
| Directing | Laurie Lynd | Director |
| Crew | Gerald Packer | Cinematography |
| Editing | Brett Sullivan | Editor |
| Production | Angela Grosvenor | Casting |
| Art | Venita Gribble | Production Design |
| Art | Valerie Kaelin | Art Direction |
| Sound | Nick Bicât | Music |