Rock & Chips discovers a photograph of Freddie Robdal from 1960. His uncanny resemblance to Rodney confirmed that he, and not Reg, was Rodney's biological father. A lot of the groundwork for this had been both laid and explored in the Episode "The Frog's Legacy" the 1987 Christmas Day hour-long special. In the episode Rodney goes to ask about his father to which Albert diplomatically replies 'They're rumours Rodney. That's all. Rumours.' The proposed prequel, was to be titled "Once Upon a Time in Peckham", it would see young versions of Del, Boycie, Denzil and Trigger, and Sullivan said "Joanie will be a
Rodney Trotter Derek "Del Boy" Trotter. "Rodders", as he is affectionately known by his big brother, has stuck by Del through thick and thin. Rodney is not as streetwise as his brother. Del's comments whenever Rodney makes a mistake have become notable catchphrases throughout the series. They include "Plonker", "Wally", "Twonk", "Dipstick", "Tart". Rodney is the son of Joan Mavis Trotter, grandson of Grandad Trotter, and great nephew of Uncle Albert Trotter. He has a nephew named Damien, and a daughter named Joan Jr. Throughout the series, Rodney's assumed father was Reg Trotter, although his actual paternity was occasionally called into question,