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Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC.

Porridge (1973)

BBC One and BBC Two sitcom about the inmates in a prison. 21 episodes (pilot + 3 series), 1973 - 1977. Stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde and others.

Series 1, Episode 3 is repeated on Yesterday today at 11pm.

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

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    Cast & crew

    Regular cast
    Ronnie Barker Fletcher
    Richard Beckinsale Godber
    Fulton Mackay Mr. Mackay
    Brian Wilde Mr. Barrowclough
    Ronald Lacey Harris
    Tony Osoba McLaren
    Sam Kelly Warren
    Guest cast
    Maurice Denham Rawley
    Writing team
    Dick Clement Writer
    Ian La Frenais Writer
    Production team
    Tim Gleeson Production Designer
    John Dunstan Editor
    Geoff Higgs Editor
    Sydney Lotterby Director
    Sydney Lotterby Producer
    Max Harris Composer
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