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 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup
Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 18th February 1977
- 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 |
| Ronald Lacey | Harris |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Peter Vaughan | Harry Grout |
| John Dair | Crusher |
| John Moore | Spider |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| John Dunstan | Editor |
| Geoff Higgs | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |