The Rag Trade. Image shows from L to R: Harold Fenner (Peter Jones), Paddy Fleming (Miriam Karlin). Copyright: BBC
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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Early Start
There's an early start at the Fenner workshop as Mr. Davis, director of an important retailer is due to pay a visit. Suitably impressed, he places a large order, but shortly before the completion date Lil absent-mindedly sews a winning betting slip into one of the dresses - and it's worth £100!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 20th October 1961
- Time
- 8:45pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Peter Jones | Harold Fenner |
| Miriam Karlin | Paddy Fleming |
| Reg Varney | Reg Turner |
| Esma Cannon | Lily Swann |
| Sheila Hancock | Carole Taylor |
| Barbara Windsor | Judy |
| Ann Beach | Brenda |
| Toni Palmer | Doreen |
| Rita Smythe | Rita |
| Judy Carne | Seamstress |
| Frank Thornton | Mr. Davis |
| Raymond Glendenning | Racing Commentator (Voice) |
| Ronald Chesney | Writer |
| Ronald Wolfe | Writer |
| Dennis Main Wilson | Director |
| Dennis Main Wilson | Producer |
| Malcolm Goulding | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |