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 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character
Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 18th March 1977
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Friday 27th June 2025 at 10:35am on U&Gold
- Friday 27th June 2025 at 2:35pm on U&Gold
- Friday 27th June 2025 at 8:00pm on U&Gold
- Saturday 28th June 2025 at 2:40am on U&Gold
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Alun Armstrong | Spraggon |
| 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 |