Slinger's Day
1986 · 2 seasons · 12 episodes · Ended · ITV1
Comedy
TMDB 5.8 · 4 votes
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 with a team of incompetent eccentrics. Several cast members from Tripper's Day reprised their roles in the first series but departed in the second, allowing for new characters. Broadcast for two six-episode runs from 1986–87, Slinger's Day represented Forsyth's sole situation comedy acting role, and he remained more associated with stand-up and game shows.
Episodes
- S01E01New Management1986-09-0330m
The unexpected departure of Norman Tripper leaves the supermarket in chaos... until Cecil Slinger arrives.
- S01E02Going Bananas1986-09-1030m
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.
- S01E03Butter Wouldn't Melt1986-09-1730m
Slinger tries to make the store more costumer friendly, Dottie catches the shoplifter, and Councillor Howard places a large order of butter.
- S01E04A RIght Royal Mix-Up1986-09-2430m
The Royals are to arrive for the French Cheese celebration, to which confusion ensues.
- S01E05Black Letter Day1986-10-0130m
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.
- S01E06The Nightshift1986-10-0830m
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.
