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 4 repeated Sunday at 12:50am on BBC4
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Prisoner And Escort
It's New Years Eve, and Norman Stanley Fletcher is escorted from London to Slade Prison in the far North of England to begin a five-year sentence for stealing a lorry. But it's a long journey from London to HMP Slade - can Fletch escape his escort?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 1st April 1973
- Time
- 8:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Barker | Fletcher |
| Fulton Mackay | Mr Mackay |
| Brian Wilde | Mr Barrowclough |
| Hamish Roughead | Police Officer |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| James Gilbert | Executive Producer |
| Ray Millichope | Editor |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
| Max Harris | Composer |