• 1977
  • 30m
The Rag Trade

Summary Follows the humorous struggles of workers in a London clothing factory. View more details

  • 1977
  • 30m

The Rag Trade

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Jones Miriam Karlin Diane Langton Christopher Beeny

All cast & crew

6.8

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 10, 1977

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

Summary Follows the humorous struggles of workers in a London clothing factory. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 10, 1977

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

Photos

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Episodes

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Dec 31, 1969
Unaired Pilot Episode
Fenner has just days to get three dozen dresses ready for an order, dresses that require a lot of hand stitching, work that only one employee, Shana can do. So when Shana's husband comes to remove her, the team are left with a big problem.
Episode 1 • Sep 10, 1977
Stay in Strike
Fenner entertains a German client who's keen to see the workforce. Unfortunately, it's before nine o'clock and the workers aren't working. To ensure the staff arrive on time, a clocking-in machine is installed which leads to a strike.
Episode 2 • Sep 17, 1977
The Sample
The girls have produced an exclusive Italian sample dress for a potential buyer. Unfortunately, when the buyer arrives to see it, Kathy is wearing it out on a date.
Episode 3 • Sep 24, 1977
Fixing the Rate
Fenner has a problem - a rising wage bill and falling production. To improve the situation, he sets up a time and motions study. The girls of course throw a spanner in the works.
Episode 4 • Oct 01, 1977
The Lunch Problem
The local diner has put its prices up, leaving the girls out of pocket. They are outraged when Fenner refuses to give them a special subsidy, so they take special measures to dine in luxury at the factory.
Episode 5 • Oct 08, 1977
The Export Order
Fenner is ecstatic to land an order from the US. Knowing the American market is demanding, he insists on perfection. Unfortunately the girls spend the afternoon celebrating Kathy's birthday.
Episode 6 • Oct 15, 1977
The Italian Line
Mr. Fenner brings in an Italian designer to help with the smooth running of the factory. Paddy is instantly opposed, until she meets the Italian heart-throb.
Episode 7 • Oct 22, 1977
Olive's Baby
After a row with her old man, Olive has no choice but to bring her baby into work. Terrified that Fenner will disapprove, she tries her best to hide him.
Episode 8 • Oct 29, 1977
The Wedding Dress
Kathy announces that she's marrying Big Jim who works on an oil rig. To save her expense, the girls agree to make her a wedding dress from stock fabric. Unfortunately, Mrs. Fenner is helping to stock-take.
Episode 9 • Nov 05, 1977
The Sideline
Fenner has picked up an order for a line of fur coats. When Olive makes a panda toy with some of the waste, Paddy spots an opportunity to sell her new boyfriend, Roger, a batch of soft toys.
Episode 10 • Nov 12, 1977
The Guvnor's Wife
When Kathy and Paddy tape down the button which switches the intercom on, Mrs. Fenner hears some home truths from her husband who is talking with the girls in the work room.
Episode 11 • Nov 19, 1977
The New Girl
Mr. Fenner realises that during his absence, production plummets. To counter this, he hires stuck-up June to supervise. The girls hatch a plan to get rid of the stuck-up overseer.
Episode 12 • Nov 26, 1977
The Bet
Fenner gets the chance to supply a large chain with Fenner Fashions, however, the girls are distracted when they place a bet on the horses.
Episode 13 • Dec 10, 1977
The Accident
When Kathy falls off a chair in the restroom while trying on a dress, Paddy tries to get her compensation by rigging up an accident in the workroom.
Episode 14 • Dec 17, 1977
The New Brother
Skilled seamstress Shana Ahmed is employed to complete the hand embroidery on a new line. Her husband objects to her working there and is worried that she'll pick up bad habits.
Episode 15 • Dec 23, 1977
Christmas Rush
Production always slows down as Christmas nears and one dress gets destroyed as the clock reaches 5pm. Will anyone stay behind and help Mr. Fenner?
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