In the clothing factory, foreman Reg Turner faces challenges from the mischievous machinist women led by Paddy Fleming while they complete weekly orders, constantly devising schemes to make life difficult for the boss, Harold Fenner.

Where to Watch The Rag Trade • Series 2

13 Episodes

  • The Thief
    A1
    The ThiefPaddy has installed a fruit machine in the rest room. The factory electricity supply is cut off for non-payment of the bill.
  • Lily's Dog
    A2
    Lily's DogLily's puppy Dinky is feeling poorly so she brings him into the factory.
  • Locked In
    A3
    Locked InA lady factory inspector arrives to discover Reg, dressed in drag, in the ladies' rest room.
  • Painting Fenner's Flat
    A4
    Painting Fenner's FlatFenner gives Reg the keys to his flat so that he can paint the walls. Paddy holds her birthday party there. Fenner returns unexpectedly and so does his battle-axe of a mother-in-law.
  • Series 2, Episode 5
    A5
    Series 2, Episode 5(Lost Episode) Carole and Paddy take the day off, but find themselves in hot water when Mr. Fenner returns unexpectedly.
  • The Client
    A6
    The ClientFenner makes a time and motion study of the girls, but loses money on the deal. His potential buyer for the dresses is a gourmand, so he tries to get Reg and the girls to provide a slap-up meal in his office.
  • Stay-In Strike
    A7
    Stay-In StrikeA stuck-up new secretary takes Carole's job of modelling causing Paddy to take industrial action.
  • The Fish and Chip Shop
    A8
    The Fish and Chip Shop(Lost Episode) Paddy and Reg take over the running of a fish and chip shop.
  • Safety Precaution
    A9
    Safety PrecautionPaddy calls frequent stoppages for fire drills. Reg has to impersonate a French designer and romance a female buyer.
  • Stainproofer
    A10
    StainprooferChaos results at Fenner's Fashions when bleach is exchanged for stain proofing.
  • Doctor
    A11
    DoctorThe factory's girls are attracted to a young doctor. This causes them to fall behind with their work. Paddy tries to rectify the situation by bringing in outside help, but a factory inspector turns up.
  • Barber's Shop
    A12
    Barber's ShopPaddy adds laundry service to Fenner's Fashions to earn some extra money.
  • The Bank Manager
    A13
    The Bank ManagerFenner tries to persuade his bank manager that Fenner's Fashions is a good investment. He cannot sell a batch of baby doll nighties, but the girls sew fringes on them and they sell as flapper dresses.
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