Slinger's Day (1986)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1986-09-03
Last Air Date: 1987-10-14
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 12
Created By: Brian Cooke
Networks: ITV1
Top Cast
- Bruce Forsyth as Cecil Slinger
- Philip Bird as Hardie
- David Kelly as Fred
- Paul Clarkson as Mr Christian
- Suzanne Church as Miss Foster
- Liz Crowther as Sylvia
- Jacqueline de Peza as Shirley
- Vicky Licorish as Dottie
- Andrew Paul as Higgins
- Charlie Hawkins as Colin Wilkins
Seasons
Season 1 (1986)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: New Management
The unexpected departure of Norman Tripper leaves the supermarket in chaos... until Cecil Slinger arrives.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 4: A RIght Royal Mix-Up
The Royals are to arrive for the French Cheese celebration, to which confusion ensues.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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