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 3 repeated at 9:25am on Gold
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice
Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th March 1977
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Monday 5th August 2024 at 10:50am on Gold
- Monday 5th August 2024 at 2:05pm on Gold
- Monday 5th August 2024 at 5:20pm on Gold
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Ronald Lacey | Harris |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Maurice Denham | Rawley |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| John Dunstan | Editor |
| Geoff Higgs | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |