Follows the humorous struggles of workers in a London clothing factory.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 22 episodes
- 1S2 E1
The Annual Ball
Sep 8, 197830 min
As the annual Garment Traders' Ball approaches, the staff become unruly as they have to hand-stitch a new dress for Mrs. Fenner to show off. Unfortunately, Fenner manages to rip the dress, much to the wrath of his wife!
- 2S2 E2
The Leather Line
Sep 15, 197830 min
Union grumbles continue apace when Fenner tries to get his recalcitrant staff to work on leatherwear. As far as they are concerned, they're garment workers not leather workers, but this fine distinction is lost on Fenner.
- 3S2 E3
Stress
Sep 22, 197830 min
The fact that the company hasn't made a profit in the last twelve weeks is sending Fenner into a downward spiral of stress and depression. There's only one solution - an economy drive!
- 4S2 E4
A Bad Patch
Sep 29, 197830 min
Tony's been caught out with a married woman by her husband, much to the amusement of the girls. Their amusement is curtailed when Fenner announces that he has no option other than to shut the firm down.
- 5S2 E5
Come Back, Paddy
Oct 6, 197830 min
Fenner's more uptight than usual when a high profile order is not up to scratch, blaming Paddy's organisational skills. Little does he know that Paddy's been offered another job and is seriously thinking about jumping ship.
- 6S2 E6
Self-Defence
Oct 13, 197830 min
Newspaper reports about the increasingly unsafe nature of the streets surrounding the factories are leapt on by Paddy when she insists that Fenner subsidise self-defence lessons for the girls.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Rag Trade?
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- How many seasons of The Rag Trade are there?
- The Rag Trade has 2 seasons and 22 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Rag Trade?
- The Rag Trade has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 20, 1978.
- Who stars in The Rag Trade?
- The Rag Trade stars Peter Jones, Anna Karen, Miriam Karlin, Christopher Beeny, Gillian Taylforth.
