Going Straight
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1978
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Freshly released from Slade Prison, Norman Stanley Fletcher struggles to adapt to the changes of late 1970s Britain whilst holding down his first job. Stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Going Sour
Further details
Fletch is feeling down, and after having his DIY skills and his sex drive called to question by Ingrid he seeks solace (well a cup of tea and a Kit-Kat) at the local café.
Whilst there he meets young runaway Penny; spotting someone in need, Fletch takes her home and tries to help. But when Penny runs off taking Ingrid's purse with her, Fletcher's faith in human nature is destroyed.
However, Penny's taken Fletch's advice and called home, where her step-dad decides to take her back to the Fletcher household to apologise.
With Ingrid's purse returned and the money reimbursed and Penny safe and sound, Fletcher's mood lifts. But is everything really as rosy as it seems?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 10th March 1978
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Norman Stanley Fletcher |
| Patricia Brake | Ingrid Fletcher |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst | Raymond Fletcher |
| Roberta Tovey | Penny |
| Freddie Earlle | Dante |
| Ron Pember | Perce |
| Dave Hill | Arthur Boyle |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Matt Boney | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Tony Macaulay | Composer |
| Dick Clement | Composer |