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 at 5:15pm on U&Yesterday
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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
- Thursday 26th June 2025 at 10:50am on U&Gold
- Thursday 26th June 2025 at 2:40pm on U&Gold
- Thursday 26th June 2025 at 8:00pm on U&Gold
- Friday 27th June 2025 at 2:35am on U&Gold
- Friday 4th July 2025 at 9:00pm on U&Yesterday
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Michael Barrington | Governor Venables |
| Christopher Biggins | Lukewarm |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| David Jason | Blanco |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| John Dunstan | Editor |
| Howard Dell | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |