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Schedule Friday 22nd September 1978

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
The Rag Trade. Image shows from L to R: Jojo (Lucita Lijertwood), Kathy (Diane Langton), Mabel (Deddie Davies), Lyn (Gillian Taylforth). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Rag Trade

Series 5, Episode 3 - Stress

Facing money troubles, Fenner is forced to take out a large life insurance policy for a further extension to his bank overdraft. After speaking to Mrs. Fenner Paddy becomes worried he'll not pass due to high blood pressure, so insists the girls work hard for once and give him an easy time ahead of his medical examination.

Radio 4 10:30pm
25 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 26, Episode 5

A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years.

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