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Slinger's Day. Cecil Slinger (Bruce Forsyth). Copyright: Thames Television
Slinger's Day

Slinger's Day

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1986 - 1987
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Cecil Slinger is the manager of Supafare, a small London supermarket. He's not the best man for the job - but then neither are his useless staff. Stars Bruce Forsyth, Philip Bird, Paul Clarkson, Liz Crowther, Vicky Licorish and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - Going Bananas

Dottie comes into work sporting a set of new, ridiculously long fake eyelashes, causing much chatter amongst the staff. Meanwhile, Mr Christian is keen on re-arranging the fruit displays - until he spots a large spider in a box of African bananas.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 10th September 1986
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bruce Forsyth Cecil Slinger
Philip Bird Hardie
Paul Clarkson Mr. Christian
Liz Crowther Sylvia
Vicky Licorish Dottie
Andrew Paul Higgins
David Kelly Fred
Guest cast
Susan Brown Gladys Slinger
Peggy Bullock Woman Customer
Writing team
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
Mark Stuart Director
Mark Stuart Producer
Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) Editor
Robert Ide Production Designer
Paddy Kingsland Composer

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