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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 5 - Alarms And Diversions

The store's burglar alarm keeps going off - every hour, on the hour, in fact. Threatened with arrest for wasting police time, Tripper deactivates the alarm and spends the night on guard in his office. Meanwhile, the one-member union is on strike, and the store welcomes its millionth customer.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 22nd 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
John Arthur Police Sergeant
Avril Angers Ada
Fred Evans Mr Mason
Jeillo Edwards Dottie's Mother
Teresa Asquith Sal
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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