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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 2, Episode 1 - Lost And Found

Sylvia's now left Supafare, and Slinger's on the search for a new secretary. Her departure appears to have played heavily on Fred, who announces he feels it's time to return to Ireland. Slinger, meanwhile, is thrown into disarray during his lunch break.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 9th September 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bruce Forsyth Cecil Slinger
Philip Bird Hardie
David Kelly Fred
Suzanne Church Miss Foster
Jacqueline De Peza Shirley
Johanna Hargreaves Marilyn
Charlie Hawkins Colin Wilkins
Guest cast
Tim Barrett Middle-Aged Man
Debbie Killingback Miss Gordon
Valerie Minifie 1st Woman Customer
Hilary Crane 2nd Woman Customer
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Mark Stuart Director
Mark Stuart Producer
Dave Lewinton Editor
Philip Blowers Production Designer
Paddy Kingsland Composer

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