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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 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel
Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 31st October 1975
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
Patricia Brake | Ingrid Fletcher |
Maggie Flint | Mrs. Godber |
Dick Clement | Writer |
Ian La Frenais | Writer |
Sydney Lotterby | Director |
Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
Ray Millichope | Editor |
Jon Pusey | Production Designer |
Max Harris | Composer |