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 2, Christmas Special repeated at 7:20am on U&Gold
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Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked
It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 14th November 1975
- 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 |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Paul McDowell | Mr. Collinson |
| David Jason | Blanco |
| Eric Dodson | Mr. Banyard |
| Ivor Roberts | Prison Visitor |
| Barbara New | Prison Visitor |
| Geoffrey Greenhill | Prison Visitor |
| Tony Aitken | Chaplain |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Jon Pusey | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |