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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 7 - Olive's Baby

Olive's husband is working nights so she is forced to bring her crying baby into work, lest he be disturbed. The young one's crying presence does not amuse Mr. Fenner either, especially with an important sample to show to an American client.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 23rd October 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
Guest cast
Emily Bild Baby
Olwen Griffiths (as Olwen Griffith) Baby's 'Voice'
Kenneth Nelson Mr. Glenn
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
Linda Mattock Costume Designer

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