The Rag Trade

(1977) season 2

The sitcom centres on a small clothing workshop, Fenner's Fashions, in London, with the title referencing the textile industry. Harold Fenner runs the workshop, but the female workers are led by militant shop steward Paddy Fleming. Fleming is ever ready to blow her whistle and call her "Brothers" out on strike with her famous catchphrase, "Everybody out!"

Where to Watch (1977) season 2

7 Episodes

The Annual Ball
E1
The Annual BallThe girls are busy getting an order ready for Glamour Gowns, but once again their work is interrupted by Mrs Fenner, who wants her dress altered, unfortunately it vanishes.
The Leather Line
E2
The Leather LineFenner has an order, a design and the stock for a range of leather garments, unfortunately Paddy and the girls feel that it is work they should not be carrying out, claiming that leather work is a specific skill.
Stress
E3
StressThe Banks start to close in on Fenner Fashions, and he's forced to economise or go under. Fearing for his health, and the possibility of Mrs Fenner taking over, Paddy demands the girls work harder and economise.
A Bad Patch
E4
A Bad PatchThings go from bad to worse for Fenner, not a single order comes through, to keep busy, the girls offer to decorate the restroom, for £30 a head.
Come Back, Paddy
E5
Come Back, PaddyFenner is close to landing a large order, but he's up against Roger Jackson's rival factory. Chances of the order seem slim when Jackson offers Paddy a job at his factory.
Self-Defence
E6
Self-Defence
Fenner's Folly
E7
Fenner's FollyFenner's in a flap over a sample cocktail dress, and even agrees to an extortionate rate from Paddy, the reason, Miss Butler of The Chelsea Boutique.