The Rag Trade. Image shows from L to R: Harold Fenner (Peter Jones), Paddy Fleming (Miriam Karlin). Copyright: BBC
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 5 - Come Back Paddy
Courted by a rival firm, Paddy sneaks out for an interview under the guise of terrible toothache. Arriving back in the workshop rather the worse for drink, and having been seen out and confronted by Mrs. Fenner, it doesn't take long before she's made her decision and quits. Can Fenner Fashions continue without her?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 6th October 1978
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Joy Stewart | Sylvia Fenner |
| Ronald Chesney | Writer |
| Ronald Wolfe | Writer |
| 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 |