Rock & Chips
Synopsis
Prequel to Only Fools and Horses, set in the 1960s. Joan Trotter is in an unhappy marriage with the work-shy Reg, with whom she has a teenage son, Derek ('Del Boy'). However, the reappearance in Peckham of bank robber, 'art connoisseur' and womaniser Freddie Robdal, recently released after a ten year prison sentence, would bring about changes in her life.
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Nicholas Lyndhurst
Freddie 'The Frog' Robdal
Kellie Bright
Joan Trotter
James Buckley
Del Trotter
Phil Daniels
Ted Trotter
Shaun Dingwall
Reg Trotter
Paul Putner
Gerald 'Jelly' Kelly
Emma Cooke
Reenie Turpin
Alison Pargeter
Val
Mel Smith
DI Thomas
Tom Brooke
DC Stanton
Calum MacNab
Roy Slater
Rufus Jones
Golden Egg Waiter
Hazel Douglas
Glenda's Gran
Martin Delaney
Chief Biker
Alex Macqueen
Bernard Bird
Jessica Ashworth
Barbara Bird
Joan Hodges
Gwen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dewi Humphreys
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sullivan
- Original Title
- Rock & Chips
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dewi Humphreys
John Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
John Sullivan
Writer
Dewi Humphreys
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock & Chips
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What is Rock & Chips about?
Prequel to Only Fools and Horses, set in the 1960s. Joan Trotter is in an unhappy marriage with the work-shy Reg, with whom she has a teenage son, Derek ('Del Boy'). However, the reappearance in Peckham of bank robber, 'art connoisseur' and womaniser Freddie Robdal, recently released after a ten year prison sentence, would bring about changes in her life.
Who directed Rock & Chips?
Rock & Chips was directed by Dewi Humphreys.
Who stars in Rock & Chips?
The principal cast of Rock & Chips includes Nicholas Lyndhurst, Kellie Bright, James Buckley, Phil Daniels, Shaun Dingwall.
When was Rock & Chips released and how long is it?
Rock & Chips was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rock & Chips?
Rock & Chips holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).