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 4 repeated at 10pm on U&Yesterday
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Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release
Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 21st November 1975
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Tuesday 30th July 2024 at 10:40am on Gold
- Tuesday 30th July 2024 at 2:00pm on Gold
- Tuesday 30th July 2024 at 5:20pm on Gold
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Paul McDowell | Mr. Collinson |
| David Jason | Blanco |
| Colin Farrell | Norris |
| Terence Soall | Medical Officer |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Jon Pusey | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |