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Summary

Mr Fenner (Peter Jones) owns a small clothing company, Fenner Fashions. He has daily battles with his workforce, particularly with the Shop Steward, Paddy (Miriam Karlin).

The original BBC Television series, made during the 1960s, also featured Reg Varney, Sheila Hancock, Barbara Windsor and Esma Cannon.

The programme was revived in 1977 for London Weekend Television. Peter Jones and Miriam Karlin, reprising their original roles, were joined by Christopher Beeny, Diane Langton, Anna Karen and Gillian Taylforth.

Cast List

  Peter Jones as Mr Fenner
  Miriam Karlin as Paddy
  Reg Varney as Reg (1961-63)
  Sheila Hancock as Carole (1961-63)
  Esma Cannon as Lil (1961-63)
  Barbara Windsor as Judy (1961-63)
  Anna Karen as Olive (1977-78)
  Christopher Beeny as Tony (1977-78)
  Diane Langton as Kathy (1977-78)
  Gillian Taylforth as Lyn (1977-78)

Production Details

Written by:
Ronald Wolfe, Ronald Chesney

Directed by:
Bryan Izzard, William G Stewart

Produced by:
Dennis Main Wilson, Bryan Izzard, William G Stewart

5 series, 58 episodes

Transmitted: 1961-63; 1977-78

BBC Television
London Weekend Television (1977-78)

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