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.

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

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1984
Channel
ITV1
Episodes
6 (1 series)
Stars
Leonard Rossiter, Pat Ashton, Gordon Gostelow, Philip Bird, Charon Bourke, Paul Clarkson, Liz Crowther, David John and more
Writer
Brian Cooke
Director
Michael Mills
Producer
Michael Mills
Company

Norman Tripper is the manager of Supafare, a small London supermarket. He tries to run the branch smoothly, but it doesn't happen due to the inept shop staff he has to work with.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 24th September 1984 at 8pm on ITV1

Recording details

  • Teddington Studios