Slinger's Day

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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. New Management

Air Date: 1986-09-03

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

2. Going Bananas

Air Date: 1986-09-10

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

Air Date: 1986-09-17

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

Air Date: 1986-09-24

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

5. Black Letter Day

Air Date: 1986-10-01

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

Air Date: 1986-10-08

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.

1. Lost and Found

Air Date: 1987-09-09

While Mr Christian is on holiday, Slinger's secretary Sylvia has found new horizons elsewhere. Fred decides to go to Ireland for holiday, but Slinger loses £1,000 that Fred had entrusted with him.

2. Whose Baby?

Air Date: 1987-09-16

Karen brings Baby Charlotte to the store in hopes that Shirley will attend to her whilst Karen goes to the dentist.

3. Taken for a Ride

Air Date: 1987-09-23

Colin isn't well after a late night rave-up, which involved 24 cups of mushroom yogurt. After an impostor steals two cases of lite Ale, another two take Slinger for a fool and make off with £1,400 cash.

4. Initiative

Air Date: 1987-09-30

In a bid to sell the surplus fishcake supply, Slinger devises a cunning plan that involves Fred becoming 'Fishcake Jake'. When the character becomes a huge success, Fred unleashes his inner diva.

5. The Stocktake

Air Date: 1987-10-07

It's bank holiday and time for the annual stocktake, but the staff have other plans.

6. A Pane in the Neck

Air Date: 1987-10-14

After a window is smashed by a flying tin of potatoes, Slinger has to spend the night on guard, an order from new chairman Mr Crawford.

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1986-09-03

Episodes

12 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Thames Television