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 2 repeated Sunday at 12:10am on BBC4
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The Desperate Hours
Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 24th December 1976
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 40 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Michael Barrington | Governor Venables |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Michael Redfern | Tulip |
| Dudley Sutton | Reg Urwin |
| Jane Wenham | Mrs. Jamieson |
| Ken Wynne | Keegan |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Peter Bird | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |