Slinger's Day

Total Seasons :2Total Episodes : 12

Slinger's Day is a British sitcom created by Brian Cooke and produced by Thames Television for ITV. A continuation of Tripper's Day, which had come to a natural end due to a combination of star Leonard Rossiter's death and an overwhelmingly negative response, Bruce Forsyth plays a different character to Norman Tripper but fulfilling the same role, that of the manager of a Supafare supermarket wit...

Episodes(6)

New Management

1. New Management

The unexpected departure of Norman Tripper leaves the supermarket in chaos... until Cecil Slinger arrives.

Air Date : 1986-09-03

Going Bananas

2. Going Bananas

Hardie starts recruiting union members; Slinger tries to sell more fruits; Fred applies for a new job; and the store gets a shoplifter with other things in mind.

Air Date : 1986-09-10

Butter Wouldn't Melt

3. Butter Wouldn't Melt

Slinger tries to make the store more costumer friendly, Dottie catches the shoplifter, and Councillor Howard places a large order of butter.

Air Date : 1986-09-17

A RIght Royal Mix-Up

4. A RIght Royal Mix-Up

The Royals are to arrive for the French Cheese celebration, to which confusion ensues.

Air Date : 1986-09-24

Black Letter Day

5. Black Letter Day

Area manager Mr Morris visits, leading Slinger to believe that he may receieve a promotion to the new Watford Hyper-market. After learning that he is not being promoted, he sends off an insulting letter to Morris.

Air Date : 1986-10-01

The Nightshift

6. The Nightshift

Still experimenting with the 'Late Night Opening', Mr Christian takes it upon himself to go undercover at the new market across the road, which are affecting their takings. Everyone begins seeking other employment.

Air Date : 1986-10-08