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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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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Black Lion Films Film

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