Porridge - S2E4

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Happy Release

Series 2, episode 4

Written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

Directed by Sydney Lotterby

Originally Aired On: Friday, 14 November 1975

The second series of the classic comedy starring Ronnie Barker as Fletch. 'Porridge' is slang for a jail sentence and habitual offender Norman Stanley Fletcher is doing five years of it. He whiles away the time sharing his wealth of experience with his fellow inmates, particularly naive, young first-timer Lennie, whom Fletch takes under his fatherly wing. Fletcher is enjoying a stay in hospital but has to stay in the ward with the unpleasant Norris. Norris is due to be released and Fletch cons him into buying a treasure map with hilarious results.

Cast

Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley Fletcher
Brian WildeMr. Barrowclough
Fulton MackayMr. Mackay
Richard BeckinsaleLennie Godber
Image for David JasonDavid JasonBlanco
Image for Colin FarrellColin FarrellNorris
Terence SoallMedical Officer
Paul McDowellMr. Collinson