Slinger's Day

5.0

1986•30m

Production

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.

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1986

1. New Management

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

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.

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.

4. A RIght Royal Mix-Up

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

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.

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.