Derek the Sheep is a character from the Beano, the title character of the "Derek the Sheep" strip. The strip is set on a farm and revolves around Derek's endless problems with the other animals. Derek speaks with a Northern accent, his most notable catchphrase being "Flippin' 'eck!". His French name is "Norbert le Mouton". Derek the Sheep was created by Gary Northfield and appeared occasionally in the comic, however, since the Beano re-vamp Derek has not been seen, but appeared regularly in monthly BeanoMAX until June 2011. Gary Northfield both writes and draws for the character.