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Porridge

TV Series1974 – 197730m3 seasons · 18 episodes
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Classic comedy series about the inmates and wardens of HM Prison Slade.

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E1A Storm in a TeacupFeb 18, 1977 · 30m · When a bottle of pills goes missing from the Doctor's surgery, Harry Grout is worried that investigation of the theft by the prison authorities will jeopardise some of his activities. Grout insists that Fletcher must find the pills and return them before the warders can take action.Not rated yet
E2Poetic JusticeFeb 25, 1977 · 30m · Fletcher's new cellmate turns out to be the judge who sentenced him to five years in Slade Prison.Not rated yet
E3Rough JusticeMar 4, 1977 · 30m · Fletcher is worried that Judge Rawley might rob him of his main source of income - writing letters for illiterate inmates.Not rated yet
E4Pardon MeMar 11, 1977 · 30m · Old Blanco is doing time for the murder of his wife. He still swears he wasn't guilty. Now he's up before the Parole Board and it looks as if he's sure to be released. Blanco surprises everyone by turning down parole when it's offered to him. He explains that, if he accepts parole, he'll also be admitting that he was guilty of a crime for which he was wrongly convicted. He insists that he'll only leave prison if he's offered a full pardon. Fletcher comes up with a plan to help him.Not rated yet
E5A Test of CharacterMar 18, 1977 · 30m · Godber is working hard for an extra O-level. Fletcher tries to persuade him that cheating would be a good way of ensuring success in the examination. Godber isn't convinced.Not rated yet
E6Final StretchMar 25, 1977 · 30m · Godber is due to appear before the parole board, but a fight with another inmate puts his parole in jeopardy. It's up to Fletcher to save the dayNot rated yet

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Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley FletcherFulton MackayMr. MackayBrian WildeMr. BarrowcloughRichard BeckinsaleLennie Godber
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Details

Premiered
September 5, 1974
Ended
March 25, 1977
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Language
English
Episode runtime
30m
TVmaze ID
1776

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