Flip, is a fictional character in the television series This Is England, and he is portrayed by Perry Fitzpatrick .
Characterization[]
Little is known about Flip's early life and backround, though he is the brutish leader of the local moped gang in This is England '86. He is the main antagonist to Shaun, seen using him to seduce Jemma, after his plan is foiled, Flip and his gang start a fight with the main gang, resulting in various arrests.
In his reappearences, Flip's evil personality has died down, turning into a calmer, relaxed, friendlier and supportive to others. It was also revealed he made amends alongside to becoming friends with the main cast. (including Shaun) It also seems likely that he got over his obsession towards Jemma, hence he no longer spoke of her and had a new crush.
Character History[]
1986[]
Flip is seen with his gang, and sidekick Higgy. They ride mopeds and wear football casual clothing such as Sergio Tacchini, Ellesse and Fila tracksuits. They approach Shaun eating his chips at the bus stop and threaten him. After his plan to seduce Jemma is foiled, he is infuriated and searches for 'Ginge' (Shaun). Him and his gang approach the group during a game of football. After headbutting Harvey and losing the fight with the gang, he is not seen again until 1990.
Flip in 1986, before the fight with the gang.
1990[]
Flip and Higgy are now seen wearing sunglasses, velvet waistcoats and have grown moustaches. They appear to be styling themselves on Duran Duran and Bros. They now act as the comic relief duo for the series, even buying a £1's worth of cannabis, in order to allow a woman to smell it to become intoxicated. They are clueless and feeble, sucking up to Harvey and the gang. Flip still appears to have a hatred towards Shaun. But later its known they make amends at a hippie Rave, as they are seen jumping and hugging each other while on Ecstasy.
Flip and Higgy are then seen at Woody and Lol's wedding.
Trivia[]
- While as shown when he appeared for the second time in This Is England 86, he appears to have had a possible feud with not only Shaun, but the latter's friends as he antagonized them in the brawl, but as shown in This is England 90, it is revealed that they sometime prior made amends with eachother.
- It's possible Flip went to the same school as Shaun went to.
- It's unknown what happened to the rest of his own gang as they were never seen after This is England 86.
- In a deleted scene of This is England 86, Flip gives an apology to Gemma in her house, revealing that he abandoned his violent ways and regretting his other bad actions of hurting people and their feelings. It’s unknown why this scene was cut.
- Flip's real name is never revealed.