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.
- Christmas Special repeated tomorrow at 1:50am on BBC4
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Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out
Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 26th September 1974
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Ken Jones | Ives |
| Paul Angelis | Navy Rum |
| Philip Jackson | Melvin Bottomley (Dylan) |
| Robert Gillespie | Vicar |
| John Rutland | Verger |
| Johnny Wade | Scrounger |
| Arnold Peters | Chief Prison Officer |
| Ralph Watson | Landlord |
| Peggy Mason | Nurse |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Max Harris | Composer |
| Gerry Scott | Production Designer |