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The Rag Trade 1977

★ 7.0/10 Comedy 2 seasons · 22 eps Ended
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What is The Rag Trade?

The Rag Trade is a British television sitcom that follows the humorous struggles of workers employed in a London clothing factory. The series was broadcast by LWT between 1977 and 1978, following an earlier run by the BBC from 1961 to 1963, with scripts written by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney.

Type
TV series
Year
1977
Status
Ended
Episodes
22
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Sep 11, 1977
Genres
Comedy
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy
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The Rag Trade is a British television sitcom that follows the humorous struggles of workers employed in a London clothing factory. The series was broadcast by LWT between 1977 and 1978, following an earlier run by the BBC from 1961 to 1963, with scripts written by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney.

As a workplace comedy, the show focuses on the interactions of its staff, featuring performances by Peter Jones, Anna Karen, and Miriam Karlin across 22 episodes. The tone is comedic, centering on the daily challenges faced within the garment industry.

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“Workers in a London clothing factory navigate humorous struggles in this British sitcom.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a cast including Peter Jones, Anna Karen, and Miriam Karlin
  • Written by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney
  • Provides a humorous look at factory worker dynamics
Keep in mind
  • The series consists of only 22 episodes

Watch it if you enjoy workplace comedies centered on the daily struggles of employees.

The series is a comedy with a humorous tone focused on factory life.

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It is a suitable choice for viewers who enjoy British workplace comedies and humorous factory settings.

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The series consists of 22 episodes.

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