Season 1

(1984)
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Episodes 6

1 Special Offers

September 24, 1984

30m

Trainee manager Mr Christian joins Tripper's team, and the duo must deal with a mysterious customer who eats, drinks and sleeps in the store.

2 Foreign Parts

October 1, 1984

30m

It's German week at the store, bringing the stereotypes to the surface. Alf turns sixty and Tripper decides Alf should retire. Meanwhile, Tripper sets a trap to capture a blackmailer.

3 Games People Play

October 8, 1984

30m

Tripper arranges a bingo game, with the winner getting to do a free shop. A young boy, dressed as a cowboy, loses his mother in the store.

4 Token of Esteem

October 15, 1984

30m

Tripper drives for more efficiency, taking advice from the staff, an unwise move. A leak in the stockroom causes further problems.

5 Alarms and Diversions

October 22, 1984

30m

The burglar alarm keeps going off randomly while Tripper welcomes the millionth customer.

6 Vatman and Robbin

October 29, 1984

30m

A VAT audit is due and Tripper must prepare his accounts, and he has to hide the purchase of water bath. The audit is cut short due to a bomb.

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