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 5, Episode 1 - The Annual Ball

The workers are preparing a new hand-stitched dress for Mrs. Fenner to wear to the prestigious annual Garment Traders' Ball, at which Harold is due to give the main speech. However, a careless driver sets the day awry and it's not long before Sylvia Fenner is on the verge of a full breakdown.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th September 1978
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 7th July 1978 at The London Studios

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
Joy Stewart Sylvia Fenner
James Appleby Driver
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Andrew Gardner Production Designer
Richard Price Casting Director
Chris Bartlett-Judd Lighting Designer
Lynsey De Paul Composer

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