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Best Episodes of The Rag Trade
Fenner's Folly
S5 Ep7
7.0
20th Oct 1978
Fenner'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.
Self Defence
S5 Ep6
7.0
13th Oct 1978
The girls are terrified by the number of attacks in the area, and threaten industrial action, unless Fenner pays for them to have lessons in self defence.
Come Back Paddy
S5 Ep5
7.0
6th Oct 1978
Fenner 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.
A Bad Patch
S5 Ep4
7.0
29th Sep 1978
Things 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.
Stress
S5 Ep3
7.0
22nd Sep 1978
The 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.
The Leather Line
S5 Ep2
7.0
15th Sep 1978
Fenner 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.
The Annual Ball
S5 Ep1
7.0
8th Sep 1978
The 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.
Worst Episodes of The Rag Trade
The Baby
S1 Ep1
3.5
6th Oct 1961
When Fenner finds one of the girls has brought her baby to work, the resultant fracas between management and staff threatens production of a line of polka dot gowns.
Stay In Strike
S4 Ep1
7.0
11th Sep 1977
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.
The Sample
S4 Ep2
7.0
18th Sep 1977
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.
Fixing the Rate
S4 Ep3
7.0
25th Sep 1977
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.
The Lunch Problem
S4 Ep4
7.0
2nd Oct 1977
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.
The Export Order
S4 Ep5
7.0
9th Oct 1977
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.
The Italian Line
S4 Ep6
7.0
16th Oct 1977
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.
The Rag Trade Episode Guide
The Baby
S1 Ep1
3.5
6th Oct 1961
When Fenner finds one of the girls has brought her baby to work, the resultant fracas between management and staff threatens production of a line of polka dot gowns.
Getting Married
S1 Ep2
13th Oct 1961
Paddy promises Carole the girls will be able to make her a wedding dress with material left over from an order for Arcadia Gowns.
Early Start
S1 Ep3
20th Oct 1961
Fenner installs a time clock to help gain a contract with chain store Parks & Spicer and the resultant docking of wages leaves the girls with no money to bet on a sure thing at the races.
The French Fashions
S1 Ep4
27th Oct 1961
Fenner arranges for Carole to model a pair of slacks at the Ritz Plaza to help secure an American order.
The Sample
S1 Ep5
3rd Nov 1961
Paddy allows Carole to wear a sample dress to lunch with her sailor boyfriend and a resultant mishap jeopardizes a 3:30 viewing by a prospective buyer.
Unhappy Customer
S1 Ep6
10th Nov 1961
Fenner is determined to enforce a ban on eating in the workroom when an angry customer returns items of food in his garments.
Series 1, Episode 7
S1 Ep7
17th Nov 1961
(Lost Episode) Fenner Fashions has been awarded a contract to supply Wren uniforms to the Admiralty by inadvertently tendering bankruptingly low prices so the girls have to show their workmanship is shoddy to save the situation.
Doctor's Orders
S1 Ep8
24th Nov 1961
Fenner is laid low with a heavy cold at the very moment he has to produce a gown which is to be worn on television by an international singing star and lead to numerous orders.
The Italian Designer
S1 Ep9
1st Dec 1961
(Lost Episode) The arrival of Roberto, an Italian beachwear designer, causes strained relations among the girls in the workroom.
Christmas Box
S1 Ep10
8th Dec 1961
To make a bit of pocket money for the Festive season, Paddy and the girls produce 300 golliwog dolls, unbeknownst to Fenner.
The best rated episodes of The Rag Trade are:
Fenner's Folly S5E7 rated 7.0
Self Defence S5E6 rated 7.0
Come Back Paddy S5E5 rated 7.0
A Bad Patch S5E4 rated 7.0
Stress S5E3 rated 7.0
The Leather Line S5E2 rated 7.0
The Annual Ball S5E1 rated 7.0
The lowest rated episodes of The Rag Trade are:
The Baby S1E1 rated 3.5
Stay In Strike S4E1 rated 7.0
The Sample S4E2 rated 7.0
Fixing the Rate S4E3 rated 7.0
The Lunch Problem S4E4 rated 7.0
The Export Order S4E5 rated 7.0
The Italian Line S4E6 rated 7.0
The first episode of The Rag Trade aired on October 06, 1961.
The last episode of The Rag Trade aired on October 20, 1978.
There are 58 episodes of The Rag Trade.
There are 5 seasons of The Rag Trade.
Yes.
The Rag Trade is set to return for future episodes.
