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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 3 - Fixing The Rate

With production levels dropping off a cliff and and wages on the rise, Fenner attempts to time the girls on a new job. Fixing his clock to run fast and therefore set a higher wage rate, the girls only find that he is unable to sell their wares to anyone as they're too expensive!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 25th September 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

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
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

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