The Rock and Chips cast must of had a great time recreating the historical story of what became the life of the Trotter family. Most of the 1960 history was straight out of the head of the script genius John Sullivan. He knew the family were based in Orchard Street, Peckham. He had written endless episodes of how glamorous Joan Trotter was. We were given great insight into Freddie “The Frog” Robdal and his friend “Jelly” Kelly. Now the most difficult part. casting actors to fit the much loved characters.
Lets look at who they were. So who made up the Rock and Chips cast and where did they go thereafter? This article was compiled with the help of Steve Headland.
Rock and Chips cast
Rock and chips was a prequel to Only Fools and Horses. Therefore we have a mini summary of the TV shows and Films the cast of Rock and Chips appeared since 2011.
Rock and Chips cast – What happened after the episodes?
Freddie Robdal ( Nick Lyndhurst ) Appeared in an episode of TV show Goodnight Sweetheart ( Many Happy Returns ) in 2016 and as Danny Griffin in TV show New Tricks from 2013-2016.
Joan Trotter ( Kellie Bright ) Appeared in EastEnders as Linda Carter from 2013-2019 and TV show Vera as Vanessa Barnes in 2014.
Ted Trotter ( Phil Daniels ) Appeared in TV show Sliced as Scott in 2019, TV show Endeavour as Charlie Thursday in 2018 and Film The Hatton Garden Job as Danny Jones in 2017.
James Buckley ( Del Trotter ) Appeared in TV show White Gold as Brian Fitzpatrick from 2017-2019, in TV show I Feel Bad as Chewy in 2018, in TV show Zapped as Brian Weaver from 2016-2018 and Film Inbetweeners 2 as Jay Cartright in 2014.
Stephen Lloyd ( Boycie ) Appeared in Film Seat 25 as Peter in 2017.
Lewis Osborne ( Trigger ) Appeared in TV show Life of Riley as Russell in 2011.
Ashley Gerlach ( Denzil ) Appeared in TV show Retribution in 2017.
Lee Long ( Jumbo Mills ) Appeared in Film Gholam as a Gang Leader in 2017 and TV show Close To The Enemy as Victor’s Minder in 2016.
Jonathan Readwin ( Albie Littlewood ) Appeared in TV show Chinese Girls In London in 2017 and Film Stoner Express in 2016.
Paul Putner ( Jelly Kelly ) Appeared in Film Road To Brexit as a musician in 2019, TV show Downtown Abbey as Mr Skinner in 2015 and in Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle as various characters from 2009-2014.
Calum MacNab ( Roy Slater ) Appeared in Film Comedown as Gal in 2012 and Film Outside Bet as Mark Baxter in 2012.
Emily Atack ( Marion ) Appeared in TV show Almost Never as Meg in 2019, TV show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2018, TV show Birds Of A Feather as Jodie in 2017, TV show The Tracey Ullman Show as various characters in 2016-2017, Film Dad’s Army as Daphne in 2016 and Film Outside Bet as Katie in 2012.
More Rock and chips cast links and episodes
If you want more information on the rock and chips cast don’t miss the previous articles we put together.
So its sad to say, but we believe there was always going to be more episodes, but sadly we only saw these 3
- Rock and Chips
- Five Gold Rings
- The Frog And The Pussycat
A free Trotters Family Tree – https://www.ofah.net/blog/free-trotters-family-tree/
If you know of any other Rock and Chips cast, and where they are now, let us know in the comments below.
