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

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.

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Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th March 1977
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Saturday 27th July 2024 at 10:00pm on U&Yesterday
  2. Tuesday 6th August 2024 at 10:45am on Gold
  3. Tuesday 6th August 2024 at 2:05pm on Gold
  4. Tuesday 6th August 2024 at 5:20pm on Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Barker Fletcher
Richard Beckinsale Godber
Fulton Mackay Mr Mackay
Brian Wilde Mr Barrowclough
Michael Barrington Governor Venables
Christopher Biggins Lukewarm
Sam Kelly Warren
Guest cast
David Jason Blanco
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
John Dunstan Editor
Howard Dell Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Max Harris Composer

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