Roger and the Rottentrolls
Series Overview
Roger and the Rottentrolls is a children's comedy television series made for ITV by The Children's Company, which combined puppets with live action human actors. It was first broadcast on 1 January 1996. Written by Tim Firth, it was based on characters created by Gordon Firth directed by Julian Kemp and executive produced by Robert Howes. The first series won the 1997 BAFTA for "Best Children's Entertainment Show", beating the Ant and Dec Show. Later series were nominated for awards from both BAFTA and the Royal Television Society.
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4 Seasons • 36 Episodes
10 min per episode
1996 – 2000
Premiered: Mon, Jan 1, 1996
Tim FirthLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “Yockenthwaite, The Amazing Puppet”
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Tim Firth, Gordon Firth
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What is Roger and the Rottentrolls about?
Roger and the Rottentrolls is a children's comedy television series made for ITV by The Children's Company, which combined puppets with live action human actors. It was first broadcast on 1 January 1996. Written by Tim Firth, it was based on characters created by Gordon Firth directed by Julian Kemp and executive produced by Robert Howes. The first series won the 1997 BAFTA for "Best Children's Entertainment Show", beating the Ant and Dec Show. Later series were nominated for awards from both BAFTA and the Royal Television Society.
How many seasons does Roger and the Rottentrolls have?
Roger and the Rottentrolls comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Roger and the Rottentrolls?
Key cast members in Roger and the Rottentrolls include Martin Clunes, Holliday Grainger.
Who created or directed Roger and the Rottentrolls?
Roger and the Rottentrolls was developed and directed by Tim Firth, Gordon Firth.