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 4 repeated at 10:40am on U&Gold
Streaming rank this week: 2,205
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means
After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 3rd October 1974
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Michael Barrington | Governor Venables |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Ken Jones | Ives |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |
| Gerry Scott | Production Designer |
Press
A rock solid script, by Clement and La Frenais. Good comic writing depends on a regular supply of real-life speech patterns - the main reason why success tends to interfere with talent, since it separates the writer from his sources.
Clive James, The Guardian, 6th October 1974