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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 6 - The Italian Line

Fenner hires an Italian specialist to oversee production of a new Italian line. Paddy and the girls are far from impressed - until they see what he looks like! Kathy and Paddy are soon vying for his affections...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 16th October 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 2nd September 1977 at The London Studios

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
John Nolan Roberto
Derek James Mick
Olga Lowe Maria
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Bryan Izzard Director
Ted Ayling Director
Bryan Izzard Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
David Catley Production Designer
Richard Price Casting Director
Lynsey De Paul Composer
Linda Mattock Costume Designer
Terry Davis Lighting Designer

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