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 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts
Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 24th October 1975
- 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 |
| Christopher Biggins | Lukewarm |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Graham Ashley | Mr. Appleton |
| Ken Jones | Ives |
| Eric Dodson | Mr. Banyard |
| John Rudling | Mr. Birchwood |
| Felix Bowness | Gay Gordon |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |