The Rag Trade (1961) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Oct 6, 1961 Episode runtime: 30 min Seasons: 5 Episodes: 58 Status: Returning Series Rating: 4.8/10 Network: BBC One, London Weekend Television Comedy

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Quick take

The Rag Trade is built around a clear hook, then lets the characters do most of the work. Notable cast includes Barbara Windsor, Sheila Hancock, Reg Varney and Esma Cannon. It currently has 5 seasons and 58 episodes. Expect a consistent tone and a few strong set pieces rather than nonstop escalation. Viewer ratings sit around 4.8/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

Overview

The Rag Trade is a British television sitcom broadcast by the BBC between 1961 and 1963 and by LWT between 1977 and 1978. The scripts were by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, who later wrote Wild, Wild Women, Meet the Wife and On the Buses. Wild, Wild Women was a period variation of The Rag Trade. The action centred on a small clothing workshop, Fenner Fashions in London. Although run by Harold Fenner and Reg the foreman, the female workers are led by militant shop steward Paddy Fleming, ever ready to strike, with the catchphrase "Everybody out!" Other cast members included Sheila Hancock, Esma Reese Cannon, Wanda Ventham and Barbara Windsor. The Rag Trade was revived by ITV company LWT in 1977, with Jones and Karlin reprising their roles. The 1977 version ran for two series, most of the scripts being based on the BBC episodes from the 1960s, and featured Anna Karen and future EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth as factory workers. The theme tune for the LWT series was written and performed by Lynsey De Paul.

Cast & crew

Cast: Barbara Windsor, Sheila Hancock, Reg Varney, Esma Cannon, Wanda Ventham

Streaming Availability

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Seasons & episodes

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1. The Annual Ball

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 8, 1978

2. The Leather Line

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 15, 1978

3. Stress

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 22, 1978

4. A Bad Patch

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 29, 1978

5. Come Back Paddy

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 6, 1978

6. Self Defence

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 13, 1978

7. Fenner's Folly

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 20, 1978

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How many seasons does it have?
It has 5 seasons (58 episodes).