Porridge (TV Series)
1974·United Kingdom·30 min.
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Set in Slade Prison, "Porridge" documents the life of Norman Stanley Fletcher, a habitual criminal. Fletcher is a smart, witty, cunning and loveable character. He shares his cell with Godber a first time inmate who he imparts his knowledge upon. Slade is run by the strict Scottish 'screw' Mr Mackay who has help from the gullible Mr Barrowclough (who Fletcher exploits).
DirectorSydney Lotterby
MusicMax Harris
CastRonnie Parker·Richard Beckinsale·Brian Wilde·Fulton Mackay·Sam Kelly·Tony Osoba·Michael Barrington·Ken Jones·Christopher Biggins·Peter Vaughan·Philip Jackson·Graham Crowden·Paul McDowell·Alun Armstrong·Patricia Brake·Eric Dodson·Ronald Lacey·John Dair·Maurice Denham·Graham AshleyShow all
Original titlePorridge (TV Series)