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 5 repeated Tuesday 7th January at 8pm on BBC4
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women
Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 10th 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 |
| Brian Glover | Heslop |
| Christopher Biggins | Lukewarm |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Emlyn Price | Tolly |
| June Ellis | Isobel Fletcher |
| Patricia Brake | Ingrid Fletcher |
| Susan Littler | Norma |
| Andonia Katsaros | Iris |
| Rosalind Elliot | Elaine |
| Royston Tickner | Sergeant Norris |
| Donald Groves | Trevor |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |
| David Chandler | Production Designer |