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Porridge — Storyline
Porridge is a British situation comedy broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977, running for three series, two Christmas specials and a feature film also titled Porridge. Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, it stars Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale as two inmates at the fictional HMP Slade in Cumberland. "Doing porridge" is British slang for serving a prison sentence, porridge once being the traditional breakfast in UK prisons.
The series was followed by a 1978 sequel, Going Straight, which established that Fletcher would not be going back to prison again. Porridge was voted number seven in a 2004 BBC poll of the 100 greatest British sitcoms.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- Starring: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde
Porridge — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1974-09-05 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 18 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.2/10 (57 votes) |
Porridge — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: New Faces, Old Hands (1974-09-05) — “Twenty-three and you want to go straight? What kind of talk is that? You've got your whole life in front of you!” It's Godber's first time in prison, and Fletch is going to teach
- E2: The Hustler (1974-09-12) — Ives is such a loser that if Elizabeth Taylor had triplets, he'd have been the one in the middle. But there's no way he's going to be left out of Fletch's gambling enterprise.
- E3: A Night In (1974-09-19) — Fletch explains to Godber that the best way to cope with his first night in prison, is to see it as just a "quiet night in". Trouble is, Godber's got another 698 to go.
- E4: A Day Out (1974-09-26) — The rest of the working party are thrilled to have a day out, but Fletch is masking indifference – what's so exciting about digging a ditch anyway?
- E5: Ways and Means (1974-10-03) — Who would want to spend eight hours a day sewing fishing nets? Not Fletch, who is hell-bent on a cushy job in the library.
- E6: Men Without Women (1974-10-10) — Fletch fancies himself as a bit of an agony aunt and is called upon by his fellow inmates to help out with affairs of the heart.
Series 2
- E1: Just Desserts (1975-10-24) — There's an outbreak of petty pilfering from the inmates in Slade prison. Fletcher is disgusted – after all, stealing may be a job on the 'outside', but it's despicable when it happ
- E2: Heartbreak Hotel (1975-10-31) — Godber gets bad news from his girlfriend. Fletcher tries to provide help and advice, but perhaps daughter Ingrid might provide a more suitable solution to Godber's problems
- E3: Disturbing the Peace (1975-11-07) — When Mr Mackay leaves Slade Prison, Fletcher thinks that "happy days are here again". Until, that is, he meets Mr Mackay's replacement.
- E4: No Peace For the Wicked (1975-11-14) — It's Saturday afternoon and Fletcher looks forward to a quiet read. Everyone else seems to have other ideas about how Fletcher should be spending his time.
- E5: Happy Release (1975-11-21) — Fletcher is having a spell in the prison hospital with a broken ankle. He's sharing a ward with old Blanco, who tells him that another inmate has swindled him out of his belongings
- E6: The Harder They Fall (1975-11-28) — Godber takes up boxing and wins a place in the prison championship, so Fletcher sees a chance for a bit of a flutter. Then Harry Grout takes an interest and insists that the fight
Series 3
- E1: A Storm in a Teacup (1977-02-18) — 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 activiti
- E2: Poetic Justice (1977-02-25) — Fletcher's new cellmate turns out to be the judge who sentenced him to five years in Slade Prison.
- E3: Rough Justice (1977-03-04) — Fletcher is worried that Judge Rawley might rob him of his main source of income – writing letters for illiterate inmates.
- E4: Pardon Me (1977-03-11) — 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 surpr
- E5: A Test of Character (1977-03-18) — 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.
- E6: Final Stretch (1977-03-25) — 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 day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Porridge have? 3 season(s) with 18 episodes.
Who created Porridge? Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais.
Where can I watch Porridge? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
