The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Trotters Independent Trading is causing mayhem with their faulty RAJAH computers.

Rodders gets a new job at a funeral directors, while Albert and Del hit the health market with their miracle cure body massagers.

At the wedding of Trigger's niece, the Trotters hear the tale of Freddy the Frog, a bank robber and close friend of the boys' mother. He left everything in his will to their mum, including missing gold bullion.

While Del hunts for treasure, Rodney puzzles over Freddy and his mother's 'friendship' - and a son who would by now be his own age.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Fri 25th December 1987
Time:
6:25pm
Channel:
BBC One
Ratings:
14.5 million viewers
Length:
60 minutes

Main Repeats (Since 2009)

Note: Any repeats of this episode broadcast before 2009 are not shown
  • Thu 2nd December 2010 (8:40pm, GOLD)
  • Sat 12th March 2011 (10:40am, GOLD)
  • Sat 2nd July 2011 (4:50pm, GOLD)
  • Sun 3rd July 2011 (11:55am, GOLD)
  • Sat 27th August 2011 (9:45am, GOLD)
  • Sat 27th August 2011 (2:05pm, GOLD)
  • Mon 12th September 2011 (7:20pm, GOLD)
  • Mon 12th September 2011 (10:00pm, GOLD)
  • Tue 13th September 2011 (7:20pm, GOLD)
  • Sat 3rd December 2011 (8:40pm, GOLD)
  • Sun 4th December 2011 (5:00pm, GOLD)
  • Mon 26th December 2011 (11:50am, GOLD)
  • Thu 15th March 2012 (8:40pm, GOLD)
  • Fri 16th March 2012 (2:40pm, GOLD)
  • Sat 7th April 2012 (10:20pm, GOLD)
  • Sun 8th April 2012 (1:25am, GOLD)

Episode Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
David Jason ... Del
Nicholas Lyndhurst ... Rodney
Buster Merryfield ... Uncle Albert
Roger Lloyd-Pack ... Trigger
John Challis ... Boycie
Sue Holderness ... Marlene
Kenneth MacDonald ... Mike
Guest Cast
Geraldine Cowper
(as Gerry Cowper)
... Lisa
Mark Colleano ... Andy (Lisa's fiancé)
Joan Sims ... Irene 'Reenie' Turpin
Angus Mackay ... Vicar
Nayef Rashed
(as Adam Hussein)
... Mr. Jahan
Angela Moran ... Woman in Market
Duncan Faber ... Man in Market
Writing Team
John Sullivan ... Writer
Production Team
Ray Butt ... Director
Ray Butt ... Producer
Paul Trerise ... Production Design
John Jarvis ... Editor
John Sullivan ... Composer
Ed Wooden ... Editor