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 3, Episode 3 repeated at 3pm on U&Gold
Streaming rank this week: 2,165
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler
Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 12th September 1974
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Saturday 1st March 2025 at 11:40am on U&Yesterday
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Brian Glover | Heslop |
| Christopher Biggins | Lukewarm |
| Graham Ashley | Mr. Appleton |
| Ray Dunbobbin | Evans |
| Ken Jones | Ives |
| John Quarmby | Prison Officer |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Geoffrey Botterill | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |