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 12 - The Bet
A customer - British Chain Stores - is sending an inspector to check out Fenner's workroom. Efforts to spruce up surroundings are delayed when the girls notice that horses 'Paddy' and 'Union' are due to run. Surely it's a sign and a certain bet?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 27th November 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
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 |
| Vernon Joyner | Mr. Davis |
| Fraser Kerr | Radio Commentator (Voice) |
| Ronald Chesney | Writer |
| Ronald Wolfe | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| David Catley | Production Designer |
| Richard Price | Casting Director |
| Lynsey De Paul | Composer |
| Alyson Ritchie | Costume Designer |
| Terry Davis | Lighting Designer |