Slinger's Day
Series Overview
Slinger's Day is a British sitcom created by Brian Cooke and produced by Thames Television for ITV. A continuation of Tripper's Day, which had come to a natural end due to a combination of star Leonard Rossiter's death and an overwhelmingly negative response, Bruce Forsyth plays a different character to Norman Tripper but fulfilling the same role, that of the manager of a Supafare supermarket with a team of incompetent eccentrics. Several cast members from Tripper's Day reprised their roles in the first series but departed in the second, allowing for new characters. Broadcast for two six-episode runs from 1986–87, Slinger's Day represented Forsyth's sole situation comedy acting role, and he remained more associated with stand-up and game shows.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
1986 – 1987
Premiered: Wed, Sep 3, 1986
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “A Pane in the Neck”
After a window is smashed by a flying tin of potatoes, Slinger has to spend the night on guard, an order from new chairman Mr Crawford.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Cooke
Mark Stuart
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Stuart
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Slinger's Day about?
Slinger's Day is a British sitcom created by Brian Cooke and produced by Thames Television for ITV. A continuation of Tripper's Day, which had come to a natural end due to a combination of star Leonard Rossiter's death and an overwhelmingly negative response, Bruce Forsyth plays a different character to Norman Tripper but fulfilling the same role, that of the manager of a Supafare supermarket with a team of incompetent eccentrics. Several cast members from Tripper's Day reprised their roles in the first series but departed in the second, allowing for new characters. Broadcast for two six-episode runs from 1986–87, Slinger's Day represented Forsyth's sole situation comedy acting role, and he remained more associated with stand-up and game shows.
How many seasons does Slinger's Day have?
Slinger's Day comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Slinger's Day?
Key cast members in Slinger's Day include Bruce Forsyth, Philip Bird, David Kelly, Suzanne Church, Jacqueline de Peza.
Who created or directed Slinger's Day?
Slinger's Day was developed and directed by Brian Cooke.