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 4, Episode 14 - The New Brother

Fenner hires a specialist Indian hand-embroiderer to help the machine-trained girls complete the company's latest range of dresses. When she arrives, they're shocked by how sheltered and unworldly she is, and resolve to teach her - particularly about sex! Her husband, however, is less than pleased.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 11th December 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 7th October 1977 at The London Studios (14)

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
Jamila Massey Shana
Albert Moses Ahmed
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
Alyson Ritchie Costume Designer

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