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 3, Episode 6 repeated tomorrow at 8:40am on Gold
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1973 - 1977
- Channels
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Episodes
- 21 (1 pilot + 3 series)
- Stars
- Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Michael Barrington, Brian Glover, Christopher Biggins, Ronald Lacey and more
- Writers
- Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais
- Director
- Sydney Lotterby
- Producer
- Sydney Lotterby
- Companies
Set in Slade Prison, Porridge documents the life of Norman Stanley Fletcher, an habitual criminal.
Fletcher is a smart, witty, cunning and loveable character. He shares his cell with young Lennie Godber, a first time inmate upon whom he imparts his considerable wisdom and knowledge of the penal system and how to cope. The pair must contend with troublesome fellow cons, harsh wardens, unwitting mishaps and the regular stresses of prison life, keeping their heads above water without getting on the wrong side of their jailers.
Fletch's wing is headed by the strict Scottish screw Mr Mackay, assisted by the far more easy-going - and somewhat exploitable - Mr Barrowclough.
Additional details
- Part of
- Also known as
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- Seven Of One: Prisoner And Escort (Pilot)
- Production
- Studio
- Camera set-up
- Multi-camera
- Picture
- Colour
- Soundtrack
- Theme tune composed by Max Harris. Introductory sentencing performed by Ronnie Barker.
Website links
- BBC Comedy Guide
Information about the series from the BBC website. - Fan Site
An unofficial guide to the series. - IMDb
- Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Sunday 1st April 1973 at 8:15pm on BBC Two
- Next repeats
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- Series 3, Episode 6: Tomorrow at 8:40am on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 6: Tomorrow at 12:40pm on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 6: Tomorrow at 4:40pm on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 1: Saturday at 9:35pm on Yesterday
- Most recent repeats
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- Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 4:40pm on Gold - Series 3, Episode 5
- Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 12:40pm on Gold - Series 3, Episode 5
- Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 8:40am on Gold - Series 3, Episode 5