Roger and the Rottentrolls (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1996, Roger and the Rottentrolls is a comedy series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Roger and the Rottentrolls stars Martin Clunes as Narrator, Nick Barber as Roger Beckett and Holliday Grainger as Kate Beckett.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Roger and the Rottentrolls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roger and the Rottentrolls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roger and the Rottentrolls tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roger and the Rottentrolls (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roger and the Rottentrolls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roger and the Rottentrolls worth watching?
- Roger and the Rottentrolls holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Roger and the Rottentrolls?
- Roger and the Rottentrolls stars Martin Clunes, Nick Barber and Holliday Grainger.
- When was Roger and the Rottentrolls released?
- Roger and the Rottentrolls was released in 1996.