Trollied Season 1 Episode 7 Episode 7
- September 8, 2011
- 22 min
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7.3 (44)
Trollied is a British sitcom set in the fictional supermarket chain Valco. Season 1 episode 7, named "Episode 7", follows the daily routine at Valco, but with a twist. The episode begins with a visit from the company's head office manager, Cheryl (Lorraine Cheshire), who arrives unannounced to give the store a surprise inspection.
Initially, the staff seems to take this in stride, but soon the pressure of the inspection causes tempers to boil over. Gavin (Jason Watkins) is having trouble with his new love, who has taken up his offer to come and stay with him. Meanwhile, Linda (Faye McKeever) tries to manage her duties as assistant manager and the chaos of the inspection.
As Cheryl moves through the store, she picks up on various issues that need addressing, such as wastage and cleanliness. She also has a bone to pick with butcher and union representative Brian (Mark Addy) when she discovers that he is using company resources to print union newsletters in the meat room.
Another issue arises when the electrician tasked with fixing a faulty freezer suddenly quits, leaving the store struggling to keep everything running smoothly. A power outage doesn't help matters, and the staff has to scramble to keep everything going while they wait for a new electrician to arrive.
The stresses of the inspection, along with personal issues and staff conflicts, lead to some humorous and tense moments. Katie (Chanel Cresswell) and Colin (Carl Rice) end up having an argument over cleaning duties, and Linda finds herself caught between Gavin and his girlfriend.
Overall, "Episode 7" is a fast-paced and entertaining episode of Trollied. The comedic moments are well-timed and the stresses of working retail are realistically portrayed. It also sets up potential conflicts for future episodes, such as issues with Brian and the union.