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
Streaming rank this week: 2,066
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character
Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 18th March 1977
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Richard Beckinsale | Godber |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Tony Osoba | McLaren |
| Sam Kelly | Warren |
| Alun Armstrong | Spraggon |
| 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 |