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 4, Episode 1 - Stay In Strike
A German client is keen to buy from Fenner, but insists on inspecting the workforce before sealing the deal. That's something easier said than done, especially when the girls go on strike at the introduction of a clocking in-and-out system!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 11th September 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Wednesday 31st August 1977 at The London Studios (1)
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| David King | Herr Steiner |
| Ronald Chesney | Writer |
| Ronald Wolfe | Writer |
| 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 |
| Terry Davis | Lighting Designer |