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Tripper's Day. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Christian (Paul Clarkson), Norman Tripper (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Thames Television
Tripper's Day

Tripper's Day

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1984
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Norman Tripper's best intentions as manager of a small London supermarket are constantly thwarted by the lazy, useless bunch of losers he employs. Stars Leonard Rossiter, Pat Ashton, Gordon Gostelow, Philip Bird, Charon Bourke and more.

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Games People Play

Following a printing error all of the store's promotional bingo cards have the same numbers on, so Tripper attempts to rig the final draw so that no one wins.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th October 1984
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Leonard Rossiter Norman Tripper
Pat Ashton Hilda Rimmer
Gordon Gostelow Alf Battle
Philip Bird Hardie
Charon Bourke Marlene
Paul Clarkson Mr. Christian
Liz Crowther Sylvia
David John Laurel
Vicky Licorish Dottie
Andrew Paul Higgins
Guest cast
Jenny Tomasin Minnie
Caron Gardner Mother of little boy
Daniel Rowbotham Little boy
Geoffrey Matthews Arthur Tooley
Ann Parnell-McGarry Customer
Writing team
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
Alan Tingay Editor
Bill Palmer Production Designer
Paddy Kingsland Composer

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