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.

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Series 4, Episode 13 - The Accident

When Kathy falls off a chair and injures her shoulder, leg, arm and foot during, Paddy realises that she won't be able to claim any compensation as it was during the lunch break and not in the line of her job. The girls plot to stage an incident in front of Fenner to hide her existing pain and get some cash.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 4th December 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 16th September 1977 at The London Studios (12)

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
Arnold Peters Dr. Clark
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
David Catley Production Designer
Richard Price Casting Director
Laurie Bild Lighting Designer
Lynsey De Paul Composer
Linda Mattock Costume Designer

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