Tripper's Day

Tripper's Day (1984)

EndedScripted showComedy

Tripper's Day is a British television sitcom produced by Thames Television for ITV. The plot involved Leonard Rossiter as Norman Tripper, a Northern manager assigned to a London supermarket with a problematic staff.

The programme is largely remembered for the negative critical reviews it received, and mainly for the fact that it was Rossiter's final television work, the actor dying between the broadcast of the second and third episodes.

The series was brought back two years later with Bruce Forsyth in the lead role, under the new title Slinger's Day. In Canada and United States the series had a remake under the title Check it Out! (1985–1988)

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Vatman and Robbinoct. 29, 1984
S01E05Alarms and Diversionsoct. 22, 1984
S01E04Token of Esteemoct. 15, 1984
S01E03Games People Playoct. 8, 1984
S01E02Foreign Partsoct. 1, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Tripper's Day first air?

Tripper's Day premiered on September 28, 1984.

Who is the main character in Tripper's Day?

Leonard Rossiter played the main character, Norman Tripper, in Tripper's Day.

What is Norman Tripper's profession in the show?

Norman Tripper is a supermarket manager in Tripper's Day.

What is the name of the supermarket that Norman manages?

The supermarket where Norman works in Tripper's Day is called "Supafare."

What is the setting of Tripper's Day?

Tripper's Day is set in a busy supermarket.

Who created Tripper's Day?

Brian Cooke and Vince Powell created Tripper's Day.

How many episodes of Tripper's Day were produced?

18 episodes of Tripper's Day were produced.

Was Tripper's Day based on a previous TV show or movie?

Tripper's Day was a spin-off of a popular British sitcom called "The Rag Trade."

Who played Norman's wife, Janice, in Tripper's Day?

Frances de la Tour played Janice Tripper, Norman's wife, in Tripper's Day.

Was Tripper's Day a success with critics or audiences?

Reviews of Tripper's Day were mixed, but the show was popular with viewers.

Did Tripper's Day win any awards during its run?

Tripper's Day did not receive any major awards during its run.

What was the tone or genre of Tripper's Day?

Tripper's Day was a sitcom that focused on comedy and satire.

How long was each episode of Tripper's Day?

Each episode of Tripper's Day was 30 minutes long.

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