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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 4 - Token Of Esteem

Hilda's feeling broody, one of the junior staff is demanding a rise, the stock room is flooded, Alf's ill, and the regional manager is due at the store to conduct a routine inspection - just another day in the life of Norman Tripper!

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th 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
Reginald Marsh Gormley
Simon Sutton Andrews
Peggy Bullock Customer at eggs
Miriam Raymond Lady with cheque
Hilary Crane Her Friend
Writing team
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
Dave Lewinton Editor
Bill Palmer Production Designer
Paddy Kingsland Composer

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