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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 8 - The Wedding Dress

Kath announces her engagement to 'Big Jim'; and it's got to be soon before they head overseas for his new job! The girls decide they'd be best-placed to make her dress for the big day, but the dragonly Mrs. Fenner is in the shop all week overseeing a stock-take. A bit of Saturday morning work is called for.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 30th October 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 19th August 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
Rowena Cooper Sylvia Fenner
John J. Carney Jim
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
Linda Mattock Costume Designer
Colin Innes-Hopkins Lighting Designer

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