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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 4 - A Bad Patch

Under increased competition from foreign imports and with high costs from Paddy's wage demands, Fenner Fashions is facing closure. With no work to put the girls to for at least the next fortnight, Mr. Fenner agrees to let them redecorate the rest room.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 29th 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
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
Lynsey De Paul Composer
Trevor Saunders Lighting Designer

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