Tripper's Day (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 1984, Tripper's Day is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Tripper's Day is a British sitcom produced by Thames Television for ITV, starring Leonard Rossiter as a small London supermarket manager whose best intentions are constantly thwarted by the lazy, useless bunch of bums he employs. The programme is largely remembered for the negative reception, and primarily for the fact that it was Rossiter's final television work, the actor dying between the broadcast of the second and third episodes. The series was revived two years later with Bruce Forsyth in the lead role, under the new title Slinger's Day. In Canada and United States, it was remade as Check it Out!, whilst in Sweden, comical duo Stefan & Krister starred in Full Frys, a TV series largely based on both prior iterations.
Who’s in it. Tripper's Day stars Leonard Rossiter as Norman Tripper, Pat Ashton as Hilda Rimmer, Gordon Gostelow as Alf Battle and Philip Bird as Hardie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Tripper's Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tripper's Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tripper's Day tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tripper's Day (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tripper's Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tripper's Day worth watching?
- Tripper's Day holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tripper's Day?
- Tripper's Day stars Leonard Rossiter, Pat Ashton, Gordon Gostelow, Philip Bird and Charon Bourke.
- When was Tripper's Day released?
- Tripper's Day was released in 1984.