The Rag Trade 1961
What is The Rag Trade?
The Rag Trade is a television series first released in 1961. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 1961
- Networks
- BBC One, London Weekend Television
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
- Format
- 5 seasons · 58 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Networks
- BBC One, London Weekend Television
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The Rag Trade is a television series first released in 1961. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One, London Weekend Television. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 5 seasons and 58 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A London clothing factory’s staff clash over strikes and workplace politics.”
- Witty take on labor disputes
- Strong female shop steward character
- Sharp social commentary
- Period humor may feel dated
- Limited availability of episodes
Watch it if you enjoy witty sitcoms that explore workplace and gender politics.
The series mixes comedy with pointed commentary on gender and class, suited for adult viewers.
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When did the original series air?
The original run aired on the BBC from 1961 to 1963.
Who wrote the scripts?
The scripts were written by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney.
What is the setting of the show?
It is set in Fenner Fashions, a small clothing workshop in London.
Who leads the female workers?
The female workers are led by shop steward Paddy Fleming, known for the catchphrase “Everybody out!”.
Was there a later revival of the series?
A revival aired on LWT/ITV between 1977 and 1978.
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