Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC
Porridge

Porridge (1973)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1973 - 1977
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean and guiding his young 'roomie' Godber, whilst residing in HMP Slade. Stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Michael Barrington and more.

  • Series 1, Episode 2 repeated tomorrow at 10am on Gold
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 1,900

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th September 1974
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

  1. Friday 29th March 2024 at 10:00am on Gold
  2. Friday 29th March 2024 at 1:20pm on Gold
  3. Friday 29th March 2024 at 6:00pm on Gold
  4. Saturday 30th March 2024 at 8:30am on Gold

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 14th February 2010 7:00pm BBC2
Friday 12th August 2011 11:20am Gold
Friday 12th August 2011 4:40pm Gold
Sunday 4th September 2011 8:40am Gold
Sunday 4th September 2011 6:40pm Gold
Monday 17th October 2011 1:20pm Gold
Monday 17th October 2011 8:40pm Gold
Sunday 8th January 2012 4:00pm Gold
Monday 9th January 2012 12:00pm Gold
Wednesday 15th February 2012 1:20pm Gold
Wednesday 15th February 2012 7:20pm Gold
Tuesday 17th April 2012 9:40pm Gold
Wednesday 18th April 2012 3:00pm Gold
Wednesday 18th July 2012 1:40pm Gold
Wednesday 18th July 2012 8:20pm Gold
Monday 17th September 2012 9:40pm Gold
Tuesday 18th September 2012 1:20am Gold
Tuesday 23rd October 2012 12:20pm Gold
Tuesday 23rd October 2012 6:20pm Gold
Tuesday 5th March 2013 8:20pm Gold
Wednesday 6th March 2013 12:15am Gold
Sunday 7th April 2013 11:40am Gold
Sunday 7th April 2013 9:00pm Gold
Thursday 30th May 2013 8:20pm Gold
Friday 31st May 2013 12:20am Gold
Monday 8th July 2013 8:00pm Gold
Tuesday 9th July 2013 5:20pm Gold
Saturday 10th August 2013 9:40am Gold
Thursday 5th September 2013 8:20pm Gold
Friday 6th September 2013 1:40pm Gold
Saturday 7th September 2013 8:25pm Gold
Wednesday 23rd October 2013 7:00pm Gold
Thursday 24th October 2013 12:20pm Gold
Thursday 1st May 2014 8:20pm Gold
Thursday 1st May 2014 11:40pm Gold
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Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Barker Fletcher
Richard Beckinsale Godber
Fulton Mackay Mr. Mackay
Brian Wilde Mr. Barrowclough
Brian Glover Heslop
Christopher Biggins Lukewarm
Guest cast
Graham Ashley Mr. Appleton
Ray Dunbobbin Evans
Ken Jones Ives
John Quarmby Prison Officer
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Geoffrey Botterill Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Max Harris Composer

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