British Comedy Guide
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.

F
X
R
W
E

Episode menu

Series 4, Episode 11 - The New Girl

Frustrating about the lack of efficiency and number of mistakes made on days when he's not in the building, Fenner hires a new girl, the haughty Miss Burleigh, to act as supervisor on his behalf. Paddy is outraged at the thought of being spied upon, and resolves that if they can't have their little liberties, neither can the management...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 20th November 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 5th August 1977 at The London Studios (6)

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
Rachel Davies June Burleigh
Sally Lahee W.P.C.
Frank Lee Monty
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
Laurie Bild Lighting Designer
Lynsey De Paul Composer
Gwenda Evans Costume Designer

Share this page