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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 4, Episode 5 - The Export Order

It's Kathy's birthday, and her boyfriend takes the entire sewing room out for a boozy lunch to celebrate. However, they're supposed to be working on a timely order to be exported to New York that very afternoon! When they come back late and much worse-for-wear, Fenner's Fashions faces a crisis.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 9th October 1977
Time
7:15pm
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
Peter Armitage Bill
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Bryan Izzard Director
Bryan Izzard Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
David Catley Production Designer
Richard Price Casting Director
Lynsey De Paul Composer
Gwenda Evans Costume Designer
Trevor Saunders Lighting Designer

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