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.

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The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th December 1976
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
40 minutes

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Sunday 12th December 2010 10:00pm Gold
Monday 13th December 2010 7:20pm Gold
Wednesday 14th December 2011 10:00pm Gold
Thursday 15th December 2011 8:00pm Gold
Thursday 22nd December 2011 7:10pm Gold
Friday 23rd December 2011 2:35pm Gold
Wednesday 28th December 2011 6:15pm BBC2
Saturday 1st December 2012 1:25pm Gold
Saturday 1st December 2012 9:00pm Gold
Wednesday 12th December 2012 10:00pm Gold
Thursday 13th December 2012 6:55pm Gold
Saturday 22nd December 2012 6:15pm BBC2 Scot
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Sunday 10th February 2013 10:00am Gold
Friday 8th March 2013 2:00pm Gold
Friday 8th March 2013 8:00pm Gold
Sunday 16th June 2013 9:00pm Gold
Monday 17th June 2013 5:25pm Gold
Sunday 11th August 2013 11:00am Gold
Monday 28th October 2013 3:00pm Gold
Monday 28th October 2013 8:00pm Gold
Thursday 12th December 2013 9:00pm Gold
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Saturday 21st December 2013 10:00pm Yesterday
Sunday 22nd December 2013 4:00pm Yesterday
Sunday 29th December 2013 7:15pm BBC2
Wednesday 19th March 2014 8:00pm Gold
Thursday 20th March 2014 12:35am Gold
Wednesday 28th May 2014 7:00pm Gold
Thursday 29th May 2014 12:00am Gold
Sunday 15th June 2014 11:55am Gold
Saturday 5th July 2014 9:00pm Gold
Sunday 6th July 2014 12:40am Gold
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Tuesday 23rd December 2014 10:00pm Gold
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Sunday 6th December 2015 10:05am Gold
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Saturday 19th December 2015 8:05pm BBC2
Tuesday 2nd February 2016 9:00pm Gold
Wednesday 3rd February 2016 1:40pm Gold
Sunday 10th July 2016 5:30pm Gold
Saturday 26th November 2016 8:15pm Gold
Sunday 27th November 2016 5:05pm Gold
Tuesday 20th December 2016 7:00pm Drama
Thursday 22nd December 2016 9:00pm Gold
Friday 23rd December 2016 5:15pm BBC2
Friday 23rd December 2016 5:55pm Gold
Thursday 9th March 2017 7:40pm Gold
Friday 10th March 2017 6:40pm Gold
Thursday 16th March 2017 8:50pm Gold
Saturday 1st April 2017 2:25pm Gold
Sunday 2nd April 2017 12:30pm Gold
Saturday 8th July 2017 4:40pm Gold
Sunday 9th July 2017 2:30pm Gold
Monday 13th November 2017 7:20pm Gold
Wednesday 22nd November 2017 10:00pm Yesterday
Thursday 23rd November 2017 4:00pm Yesterday
Saturday 9th December 2017 7:20pm Gold
Sunday 10th December 2017 2:50pm Gold
Thursday 21st December 2017 7:00pm Drama
Sunday 25th February 2018 10:00pm Yesterday
Sunday 8th July 2018 7:00pm Yesterday
Wednesday 22nd August 2018 1:10am Yesterday
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Friday 9th November 2018 5:05pm Gold
Wednesday 28th November 2018 12:00am Yesterday
Wednesday 28th November 2018 10:00pm Yesterday
Sunday 2nd December 2018 6:30pm Gold
Monday 3rd December 2018 4:35pm Gold
Sunday 16th December 2018 7:20pm Gold
Monday 17th December 2018 2:55pm Gold
Monday 17th December 2018 8:00pm Drama
Sunday 23rd December 2018 10:55am Gold
Monday 24th December 2018 8:00am Gold
Wednesday 26th December 2018 5:15pm BBC2
Friday 28th December 2018 7:00pm Drama
Friday 15th February 2019 8:00pm Gold
Saturday 16th February 2019 11:10am Gold
Wednesday 20th February 2019 12:00am Yesterday
Wednesday 20th February 2019 10:00pm Yesterday
Wednesday 29th May 2019 12:35am Yesterday
Wednesday 29th May 2019 10:35pm Yesterday
Friday 21st June 2019 1:50pm Gold
Friday 21st June 2019 6:50pm Gold
Tuesday 1st October 2019 12:40am Yesterday
Tuesday 1st October 2019 10:35pm Yesterday
Friday 13th December 2019 4:20pm Gold
Monday 16th December 2019 7:00pm Drama
Monday 16th December 2019 11:00pm Yesterday
Tuesday 17th December 2019 9:00pm Yesterday
Saturday 21st December 2019 4:30pm BBC2
Sunday 22nd December 2019 4:00pm Gold
Monday 23rd December 2019 12:40pm Gold
Tuesday 7th April 2020 11:00pm Yesterday
Wednesday 8th April 2020 9:00pm Yesterday
Tuesday 22nd September 2020 9:00pm Gold
Wednesday 23rd September 2020 1:40pm Gold
Thursday 3rd December 2020 1:35pm Gold
Thursday 10th December 2020 1:00pm Gold
Thursday 17th December 2020 6:20pm Drama
Saturday 19th December 2020 5:25pm BBC2
Monday 21st December 2020 3:00pm Gold
Tuesday 31st August 2021 2:00pm Gold
Tuesday 31st August 2021 5:40pm Gold
Monday 13th December 2021 6:20pm Drama
Monday 20th December 2021 6:15pm BBC2
Thursday 4th August 2022 12:40am Gold
Tuesday 30th August 2022 11:40am Gold
Friday 2nd December 2022 4:55pm Gold
Saturday 3rd December 2022 1:05pm Gold
Sunday 11th December 2022 5:25pm Gold
Monday 12th December 2022 1:25pm Gold
Thursday 22nd December 2022 6:30pm Gold
Friday 23rd December 2022 3:00pm Gold
Friday 23rd December 2022 7:00pm Drama
Saturday 24th December 2022 9:40am Drama
Saturday 24th December 2022 4:55pm Drama
Sunday 3rd December 2023 6:45pm Gold
Monday 4th December 2023 12:20am Gold
Saturday 9th December 2023 4:40pm Gold
Saturday 16th December 2023 5:15pm Gold
Sunday 17th December 2023 2:05am Gold
Wednesday 20th December 2023 6:45pm BBC2

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Barker Fletcher
Richard Beckinsale Godber
Fulton Mackay Mr. Mackay
Brian Wilde Mr. Barrowclough
Michael Barrington Governor Venables
Tony Osoba McLaren
Sam Kelly Warren
Guest cast
Michael Redfern Tulip
Dudley Sutton Reg Urwin
Jane Wenham Mrs. Jamieson
Ken Wynne Keegan
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Peter Bird Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Max Harris Composer

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