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.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 2

Lily brings her dog Dinky in to work, as she's worried he's unwell. Unfortunately, it manages to tear an important one-off. Unable to sell it to the intended client, the girls fix up the dress behind Fenner's back and intend to sell it for their own gain.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th April 1962
Time
8:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Peter Jones Harold Fenner
Miriam Karlin Paddy Fleming
Reg Varney Reg Turner
Esma Cannon Lily Swann
Sheila Hancock Carole Taylor
Wanda Ventham Shirley
Gwendolyn Watts Liz
Jan Williams Seamstress
Julie Samuel Seamstress
Elaine Kagan Seamstress
Guest cast
Patrick Cargill Norman Digby
Betty Huntley-Wright Mrs. Willet
Joyce Spier Model
Laura Thurlow Model
Irene Barrie Model
Sally Douglas Model
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Dennis Main Wilson Director
Dennis Main Wilson Producer
Malcolm Goulding Production Designer
Dorothea Wallace Costume Designer
Gordon Franks Composer

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