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.
- Episode 1 repeated Tuesday 10th September at 8pm on BBC4
Streaming rank this week: 4,606
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means
After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 3rd October 1974
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Michael Barrington | Governor Venables |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Ken Jones | Ives |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |
| Gerry Scott | Production Designer |