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 1 repeated Saturday at 2pm on U&Yesterday
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Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice
An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th February 1977
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Saturday 29th March 2025 at 2:40pm on U&Yesterday
- Sunday 30th March 2025 at 6:40pm on U&Yesterday
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Michael Barrington | Governor Venables |
| Ronald Lacey | Harris |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Paul McDowell | Mr. Collinson |
| Maurice Denham | Rawley |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| John Dunstan | Editor |
| Howard Dell | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |