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* LogoJoke: In keeping with the previously established conceit that Roland had been lured to the BBC by being offered his own channel, each episode opened with a BBC 3 ContinuityAnnouncement, featuring a version of the then-current BBC 2 "TWO" logo that, of course, said "THREE". (This was long before there was a ''real'' BBC 3.)
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* LogoJoke: In keeping with the previously established conceit that Roland had been lured to the BBC by being offered his own channel, each episode opened with a BBC 3 Three ContinuityAnnouncement, featuring a version of the then-current BBC 2 "TWO" Two "[[https://logos.fandom.com/wiki/BBC_Two#1986–1991 TWO]]" logo that, of course, said "THREE". (This This was long before there was a ''real'' despite the fact the show aired on BBC 3.)''One''.
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* LogoJoke: In keeping with the previously established conceit that Roland had been lured to the BBC by being offered his own channel, each episode opened with a BBC 3 continuity announcement, ContinuityAnnouncement, featuring a version of the then-current BBC 2 "TWO" logo that, of course, said "THREE". (This was long before there was a ''real'' BBC 3.)
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As well as Roland's previously established friends of Kevin the Gerbil, Errol the Hamster, his kid brother Little Reggie, and human con-man D'Arcy de Farcey (James Saxon), the show would introduce another human regular with Maureen, the dopey receptionist (Anna Karen) and additional puppet characters Eric the Eagle, Reggie's psychotic pet; Colin the Flea, Roland's favourite parasite; Iris and Freddy Rat, Roland's parents (previously mentioned but not seen); and completing the tour of regional accents, the Glaswegian Fergie the Ferret, a [[ViolentGlaswegian psychotic]] handyman, and (in season 2) the Liverpudlian Roxanne Rat, a DistaffCounterpart of Roland with a refreshingly sceptical attitude to his superstardom. (She arrived at the Ratcave looking for a job. His!)
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As well as Roland's previously established friends of Kevin the Gerbil, Errol the Hamster, his kid brother Little Reggie, and human con-man D'Arcy de Farcey (James Saxon), the show would introduce another human regular with Maureen, the dopey receptionist (Anna Karen) (Creator/AnnaKaren) and additional puppet characters Eric the Eagle, Reggie's psychotic pet; Colin the Flea, Roland's favourite parasite; Iris and Freddy Rat, Roland's parents (previously mentioned but not seen); and completing the tour of regional accents, the Glaswegian Fergie the Ferret, a [[ViolentGlaswegian psychotic]] handyman, and (in season 2) the Liverpudlian Roxanne Rat, a DistaffCounterpart of Roland with a refreshingly sceptical attitude to his superstardom. (She arrived at the Ratcave looking for a job. His!)
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Coming live from the Ratcave (Roland's ElaborateUndergroundBase under King's Cross Station) this had a format similar to ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', interspersing the sketches and celebrity interviews of Roland's in-universe show with a storyline set behind the scenes. In keeping with, initially, being in a "family" slot rather than a children's one, the show had more {{Parental Bonus}}es than the previous cartoon linking material.
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Don't stop, there's more to come.\\
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Don't stop, there's more to come.\\
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'''''Roland Rat: The Series''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Roland Rat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
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'''''Roland Rat: The Series''' Series''''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Roland Rat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
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'''''Roland Rat: The Series''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Franchise/RolandRat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
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'''''Roland Rat: The Series''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Franchise/RolandRat, Roland Rat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
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'''''Roland Rat: The Series'''' Series''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Franchise/RolandRat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
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--Theme tune
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''''Roland Rat: The Series'''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Franchise/RolandRat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
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* PercussiveMaintanance: ParodyCommercial: Despite being on the BBC, the show had a regular fake ad break in the middle.
* PercussiveMaintainance: Fergie the Ferret is supposedly the Ratcave's handyman, but his "repairs" consist of hitting everything with ahammer.
* SpoofCommercial: Despite being on the the showhad a regular fake ad break in the middle.hammer.
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-->You know that he's a,\\
Living legend,\\
Living legend,\\
In the rat race he comes number one.\\
I'm talking 'bout a,\\
Living legend,\\
Living legend,\\
Don't stop, I'm having fun,\\
Don't stop, there's more to come.\\
--Theme tune
''''Roland Rat: The Series'''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Franchise/RolandRat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
Coming live from the Ratcave (Roland's ElaborateUndergroundBase under King's Cross Station) this had a format similar to ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', interspersing the sketches and celebrity interviews of Roland's in-universe show with a storyline set behind the scenes. In keeping with, initially, being in a "family" slot rather than a children's one, the show had more {{Parental Bonus}}es than the previous cartoon linking material.
As well as Roland's previously established friends of Kevin the Gerbil, Errol the Hamster, his kid brother Little Reggie, and human con-man D'Arcy de Farcey (James Saxon), the show would introduce another human regular with Maureen, the dopey receptionist (Anna Karen) and additional puppet characters Eric the Eagle, Reggie's psychotic pet; Colin the Flea, Roland's favourite parasite; Iris and Freddy Rat, Roland's parents (previously mentioned but not seen); and completing the tour of regional accents, the Glaswegian Fergie the Ferret, a [[ViolentGlaswegian psychotic]] handyman, and (in season 2) the Liverpudlian Roxanne Rat, a DistaffCounterpart of Roland with a refreshingly sceptical attitude to his superstardom. (She arrived at the Ratcave looking for a job. His!)
There was not a third series, and after a brief experiment with putting Roland in spoof dramas, the BBC lost interest in the character until he was aquired by Creator/Channel5.
!!This show contains examples of:
* AffirmativeActionGirl: Adding Roxanne to the roster appears to have been a conscious realisation that the show needed to avert TheSmurfettePrinciple. Unfortunately, the cancellation of the series, and subequent drop in ''Roland Rat'' spin-off material, meant she never gained as much attention as other characters, not even appearing in TheChristmasAnnual.
* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Glenis loves Roland, who isn't interested; Roland loves Roxanne, who views him with derison.
* ElaborateUndergroundBase: It was in this series that the Ratcave became a multi-level media centre, accessed from a workman's tent outside King's Cross Station, having previously been implied to just be an area of AbsurdlySpaciousSewer with some furniture in it.
* LogoJoke: In keeping with the previously established conceit that Roland had been lured to the BBC by being offered his own channel, each episode opened with a BBC 3 continuity announcement, featuring a version of the then-current BBC 2 "TWO" logo that, of course, said "THREE". (This was long before there was a ''real'' BBC 3.)
* ManInAKilt: Fergie the Ferret wears full Highland dress, and also claims that his reason for moving to London is because, as a ferret, he loves running up trouser legs, and there just aren't enough trouser legs in Scotland.
* MyLittlePhony: A spoof advert for My Little Warthog, with the tagline "To have, to hold, and to smell."
* PercussiveMaintanance: Fergie the Ferret is supposedly the Ratcave's handyman, but his "repairs" consist of hitting everything with a hammer.
* SpoofCommercial: Despite being on the the showhad a regular fake ad break in the middle.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The no-nonsense and ambitious Roxanne and the pampered and unworldly Glenis.
* ViolentGlaswegian: Fergie the Ferret is from Glasgow and solves everything by hitting it with a hammer. Including people.
Living legend,\\
Living legend,\\
In the rat race he comes number one.\\
I'm talking 'bout a,\\
Living legend,\\
Living legend,\\
Don't stop, I'm having fun,\\
Don't stop, there's more to come.\\
--Theme tune
''''Roland Rat: The Series'''' was a spoof talk show hosted by puppet character Franchise/RolandRat, broadcast on BBC 1. Initially broadcast just before ''Series/DoctorWho'' on Saturdays, the second season was moved to the Creator/{{CBBC}} block on Mondays.
Coming live from the Ratcave (Roland's ElaborateUndergroundBase under King's Cross Station) this had a format similar to ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', interspersing the sketches and celebrity interviews of Roland's in-universe show with a storyline set behind the scenes. In keeping with, initially, being in a "family" slot rather than a children's one, the show had more {{Parental Bonus}}es than the previous cartoon linking material.
As well as Roland's previously established friends of Kevin the Gerbil, Errol the Hamster, his kid brother Little Reggie, and human con-man D'Arcy de Farcey (James Saxon), the show would introduce another human regular with Maureen, the dopey receptionist (Anna Karen) and additional puppet characters Eric the Eagle, Reggie's psychotic pet; Colin the Flea, Roland's favourite parasite; Iris and Freddy Rat, Roland's parents (previously mentioned but not seen); and completing the tour of regional accents, the Glaswegian Fergie the Ferret, a [[ViolentGlaswegian psychotic]] handyman, and (in season 2) the Liverpudlian Roxanne Rat, a DistaffCounterpart of Roland with a refreshingly sceptical attitude to his superstardom. (She arrived at the Ratcave looking for a job. His!)
There was not a third series, and after a brief experiment with putting Roland in spoof dramas, the BBC lost interest in the character until he was aquired by Creator/Channel5.
!!This show contains examples of:
* AffirmativeActionGirl: Adding Roxanne to the roster appears to have been a conscious realisation that the show needed to avert TheSmurfettePrinciple. Unfortunately, the cancellation of the series, and subequent drop in ''Roland Rat'' spin-off material, meant she never gained as much attention as other characters, not even appearing in TheChristmasAnnual.
* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Glenis loves Roland, who isn't interested; Roland loves Roxanne, who views him with derison.
* ElaborateUndergroundBase: It was in this series that the Ratcave became a multi-level media centre, accessed from a workman's tent outside King's Cross Station, having previously been implied to just be an area of AbsurdlySpaciousSewer with some furniture in it.
* LogoJoke: In keeping with the previously established conceit that Roland had been lured to the BBC by being offered his own channel, each episode opened with a BBC 3 continuity announcement, featuring a version of the then-current BBC 2 "TWO" logo that, of course, said "THREE". (This was long before there was a ''real'' BBC 3.)
* ManInAKilt: Fergie the Ferret wears full Highland dress, and also claims that his reason for moving to London is because, as a ferret, he loves running up trouser legs, and there just aren't enough trouser legs in Scotland.
* MyLittlePhony: A spoof advert for My Little Warthog, with the tagline "To have, to hold, and to smell."
* PercussiveMaintanance: Fergie the Ferret is supposedly the Ratcave's handyman, but his "repairs" consist of hitting everything with a hammer.
* SpoofCommercial: Despite being on the the showhad a regular fake ad break in the middle.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The no-nonsense and ambitious Roxanne and the pampered and unworldly Glenis.
* ViolentGlaswegian: Fergie the Ferret is from Glasgow and solves everything by hitting it with a hammer. Including people.
