Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC
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.
Key cast & crew credits
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr. Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr. Barrowclough |
| Michael Barrington | Governor Venables |
| Brian Glover | Heslop (Series 1) |
| Christopher Biggins | Lukewarm |
| Ronald Lacey | Harris (Series 3) |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor (Series 1-2) |
| John Dunstan | Editor (Series 3) |
| Geoff Higgs | Editor (Series 3) |
| Howard Dell | Editor (Series 3) |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Jon Pusey | Production Designer (Series 2) |
| Max Harris | Composer |