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, Episode 4 repeated Friday at 9pm on U&Yesterday
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall
Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 28th November 1975
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Friday 20th June 2025 at 10:20pm on U&Yesterday
- Saturday 21st June 2025 at 6:30pm on U&Yesterday
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Peter Vaughan | Harry Grout |
| Cyril Shaps | Jackdaw |
| Roy Sampson | PT Instructor |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Jon Pusey | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |