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Tripper's Day is a British sitcom produced by Thames Television for ITV, starring Leonard Rossiter as a small London supermarket manager whose best intentions are constantly thwarted by the lazy, useless bunch of bums he employs. The programme is largely remembered for the negative reception, and primarily for the fact that it was Rossiter's final television work, the actor dying between the broadcast of the second and third episodes. The series was revived two years later with Bruce Forsyth in the lead role, under the new title Slinger's Day. In Canada and United States, it was remade as Check it Out!, whilst in Sweden, comical duo Stefan & Krister starred in Full Frys, a TV series largely based on both prior iterations.
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- E1 Special OffersNext upSep 24, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Trainee manager Mr Christian joins Tripper's team, and the duo must deal with a mysterious customer who eats, drinks and sleeps in the store.
Guest stars: James Ellis (The Grazer), John Arnatt (Customer), Doreen Taylor (Housewife), Alan Barker (Policeman)
- E2 Foreign PartsOct 1, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
It's German week at the store, bringing the stereotypes to the surface. Alf turns sixty and Tripper decides Alf should retire. Meanwhile, Tripper sets a trap to capture a blackmailer.
Guest stars: Jackie Lye (Customer), Craig Hunter (Repairman), Anthea Holloway (Old Lady)
- E3 Games People PlayOct 8, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Tripper arranges a bingo game, with the winner getting to do a free shop. A young boy, dressed as a cowboy, loses his mother in the store.
Guest stars: Jenny Tomasin (Minnie), Geoffrey Matthews (Arthur Tooley (voice)), Parnell McGarry (Customer), Daniel Rowbotham (Little Boy), Caron Gardner (Mother)
- E4 Token of EsteemOct 15, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
Tripper drives for more efficiency, taking advice from the staff, an unwise move. A leak in the stockroom causes further problems.
Guest stars: Reginald Marsh (Gormley), Simon Sutton (Andrews), Peggy Bullock (Customer at Eggs), Miriam Raymond (Lady with Cheque), Hilary Crane (Lady with Cheque's Friend)
- E5 Alarms and DiversionsOct 22, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
The burglar alarm keeps going off randomly while Tripper welcomes the millionth customer.
Guest stars: Avril Angers (Ada), Jeillo Edwards (Dottie's Mother), Fred Evans (Mr Mason), John Arthur (Police Sergeant), Teresa Maria Asquith (Sal)
- E6 Vatman and RobbinOct 29, 1984 · 30 min
Synopsis
A VAT audit is due and Tripper must prepare his accounts, and he has to hide the purchase of water bath. The audit is cut short due to a bomb.
Guest stars: Edwin Richfield (VAT Inspector), Richard Austin (Mr Robbin), Jeannette Charles (Customer (uncredited))
Cast & crew
Created by Brian Cooke
Leonard Rossiter
Pat Ashton
Liz Crowther
David John
Andrew Paul
