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The Rag Trade. Image shows from L to R: Harold Fenner (Peter Jones), Paddy Fleming (Miriam Karlin). Copyright: BBC
The Rag Trade

The Rag Trade

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / ITV1
  • 1961 - 1978
  • 58 episodes (5 series)

Each working day at Fenner's Fashions is a new struggle between the management and the workers. Stars Peter Jones, Miriam Karlin, Reg Varney, Christopher Beeny, Esma Cannon and more.

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- 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.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 22nd September 1978
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Peter Jones Harold Fenner
Miriam Karlin Paddy Fleming
Christopher Beeny Tony
Anna Karen Olive
Diane Langton Kathy
Gillian Taylforth Lyn
Deddie Davies Mabel
Lucita Lijertwood Jojo
Guest cast
Joy Stewart Sylvia Fenner
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Andrew Gardner Production Designer
Richard Price Casting Director
Chris Bartlett-Judd Lighting Designer
Lynsey De Paul Composer

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