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Characters Of Porridge (TV Series)
'' Porridge'' is a British sitcom, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977. The programme ran for three series, and included two Christmas specials and a feature film of the same name (in the United States, the film was released under the title ''Doing Time''). The sitcom focuses on two prison inmates, Norman Stanley Fletcher (played by Barker) and Lennie Godber (played by Beckinsale), who are serving time at the fictional HMP Slade in Cumberland. Several characters from ''Porridge'' reappear in the sequel series ''Going Straight'' (1978) and in the 2003 spoof documentary '' Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher''. The 2016 sequel series of ''Porridge'' has different cast of characters, although Nigel Norman Fletcher in the 2016 series is the grandson of Norman Stanley Fletcher in the original series. Overview Mr Barrowclough Henry Barrowclough is a prison officer, portrayed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porridge (1974 TV Series)
Porridge is a food made by heating or boiling ground, crushed or chopped starchy plants, typically grain, in milk or water. It is often cooked or served with added flavourings such as sugar, honey, (dried) fruit or syrup to make a sweet cereal, or it can be mixed with spices, meat or vegetables to make a savoury dish. It is usually served hot in a bowl, depending on its consistency. Oat porridge, or oatmeal, is one of the most common types of porridge. Gruel is a thinner version of porridge. Type of grains The term "porridge" is often used specifically for oat porridge (oatmeal), which is typically eaten for breakfast with salt, sugar, fruit, milk, cream or butter and sometimes other flavourings. Oat porridge is also sold in ready-made or partly cooked form as an instant breakfast. Other grains used for porridge include rice, wheat, barley, corn, triticale and buckwheat. Many types of porridge have their own names, such as congee, polenta, grits and kasha. Conventional uses P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ways And Means (Porridge)
"Ways and Means" is an episode of the British sitcom '' Porridge'', made for the BBC. It first aired on 3 October 1974, and is the fifth episode of the first series. In this episode, Fletcher intends to help new prisoner who has an attitude problem, when they decide to hold a rooftop protest. Synopsis Fletcher finds himself working with several other inmates to sew fishing nets, and complains to prison officer Barrowclough about the work while he is supervising them. The two men soon change the subject to new prisoner McLaren - a black Scotsman, who is being punished for his recent assault on another prison officer due to severe attitude problems. Later that day, Fletcher bumps into McLaren when leaving his cell, and is threatened by him. Manhandling McLaren into his cell when he is distracted, Fletcher firmly warns him over his attitude, and then talks to him when he calms down. Fletcher advises McLaren about his wild ways, stressing that he is his own worst enemy, but sympathises ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pardon Me (Porridge)
"Pardon Me" is an episode of the BBC sitcom Porridge. It aired on 11 March 1977. Blanco Webb is due to be paroled, but he doesn't accept it, as he would be admitting his guilt. Fletcher and the rest of Slade Prison petition to the Home Office for Blanco to be pardoned. Synopsis The episode opens during recreation hour where Fletcher is playing Monopoly with elderly inmate Blanco Webb. Mr Barrowclough tells them to finish up as it is locking up time in five minutes. Lukewarm, Blanco's cellmate, scolds Blanco as he promised to make sure he has a clean shirt for his parole hearing the next day. Godber wonders why Blanco wasn't paroled years ago. Fletcher comments that it is because Blanco has always protested his innocence, whereas the parole board would prefer him to be guilty but ashamed. That night, Godber asks Fletcher what Blanco was convicted of. Fletcher explains that Blanco murdered his wife and buried her in the freezer. Godber is horrified and can't understand it b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rough Justice (Porridge)
"Rough Justice" is the third episode from the third series of the BBC sitcom '' Porridge'', which aired on 4 March 1977. In the episode, Judge Rawley's watch is stolen, and the prisoners hold a kangaroo court with Harris as the suspect. Synopsis The episode opens with Warren visiting Fletcher's cell wishing to have his love letters written by Rawley instead of Fletcher, as Rawley is an educated man. Fletcher insists on doing the job himself because Rawley is likely to write with sophisticated words, plus love letters are Fletcher's forte. Rawley arrives and says he will take up Warren's suggestion of helping out prisoners' family members with legal issues. However, Rawley refuses to accept any price for this, which Fletcher berates him for. Harris returns from the pig farm with a horrible smell and a bad mood. The other prisoners mock him for his smell, but Harris is upset because he was relegated to the farm due to Rawley being given a clerical job. Fletcher tells Harris to "na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poetic Justice (Porridge)
The following is a list of episodes for the British sitcom '' Porridge'' and sequel series, ''Going Straight'', which aired on BBC1 BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's flagship network and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, ... from 5 September 1974 to 25 March 1977 and 24 February to 7 April 1978 respectively. A further sequel series following the grandson of Fletcher, '' Porridge'', aired in 2016 and 2017. Series overview Porridge Series 1 (1973–74) Series 2 (1975–76) Series 3 (1977) Going Straight Series 1 (1978) Porridge feature film (1979) Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003) Porridge (2016) Series 1 (2016-17) References External links BBC list of Porridge episodes* *. {{DEFAULTSORT:Porridge BBC-related lists Lists of British sitcom episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Storm In A Teacup (Porridge)
"A Storm in a Teacup" is an episode of the BBC sitcom Porridge. It aired on 18 February 1977. In this episode, Fletcher is tasked by Grouty to replace a bottle of pills Harris stole. But there is a surprise for Fletcher in his teacup. Synopsis The episode opens in Fletcher’s cell where he is reading the book '' Mandingo''. Warren and McLaren interrupt him. Fletcher leaves his cell and goes downstairs in an attempt to read in peace. However, Fletcher is interrupted again by Mr Mackay shouting at Harris on the landing. Harris has his arm in a sling, but Mackay believes he stole some pills from the medical officer. As Mackay is frisking Harris, the bottle of pills falls out of Harris' trouser leg and lands in Fletcher’s tea. Later, Fletcher returns to his cell where he discusses Harris' predicament with Godber. Fletcher makes it clear to Godber that he does not stand for drugs. After Mackay fails to find any pills on Harris, he is forced to let Harris go. Harris is smug until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Desperate Hours (Porridge)
"The Desperate Hours" is the second Christmas special of the BBC sitcom ''Porridge''. It first aired on 24 December 1976. In this episode, Fletcher and Godber are in trouble for brewing liquor in the lead-up to Christmas, but are caught up in a hostage situation in the Governor's office. It was the only episode of Porridge to air in 1976. Synopsis It is nearly time for Christmas, and Fletcher has been making wine for the prisoners of Slade Prison. The Governor, who is strictly teetotal, has a zero tolerance on illicit drinking in Slade Prison. After Mr Barrowclough fails to discover alcohol in Fletcher and Godber's cell, Fletcher reveals to Godber that he hid the booze in their metal bedpost. Unfortunately, Mr Mackay catches them in the act, and takes them to see the Governor. It turns out that the Governor is feeling ill with an upset stomach, and has to keep running to the toilet. Urwin, the new trusty, comes in with the Governor's cup of tea. As the Governor is making another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Way Out (Porridge)
"No Way Out" is the first Christmas special of the BBC sitcom '' Porridge''. It first aired on 24 December 1975. In this episode, prisoner Tommy Slocombe makes an escape attempt in the lead-up to Christmas. Synopsis Christmas has come to Slade Prison. Godber, with his innocent nature, likes the idea of Christmas, but Fletcher tells him that Christmas in prison is little different to any other day. Godber points out that there are carol singers, but Fletcher remarks that they are there to drown out the sound of Tommy Slocombe's tunnelling. Fletcher tries to visit the prison's infirmary with his bad knee, but the prison doctor refuses to admit him. Instead, he gives Fletcher an appointment at a civilian hospital, Carlisle General. With this information, Harry Grout requests that Fletcher picks up an important object from a nurse at the hospital. Mr Barrowclough is given the job of escorting Fletcher to hospital, although he finds the very edgy Fletcher's grumbling a dampener on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Harder They Fall (Porridge)
"The Harder They Fall" is an episode of the British sitcom '' Porridge'', made for the BBC. It first aired on 28 November 1975, and is the sixth episode of the second series. In this episode, Fletcher finds himself in trouble when two rival prisoners decide to fix a boxing match, leaving him at risk of the wrath of one of them for helping the other. Synopsis Godber takes up boxing Boxing (also known as "Western boxing" or "pugilism") is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermine ..., much to Fletcher's displeasure, though prison officer Mackay approves of it, having boxed for his army unit in the past. While Godber is out getting training, Fletcher is summoned to meet with Harry Grout, who lives a more lavish lifestyle due to his criminal reputation. Grout reveals to Fletcher that he intends to fix an upcoming match that Godber is se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Release
"Happy Release" is an episode of the British sitcom Porridge, made for the BBC. It first aired on 21 November 1975, and is the fifth episode of the second series. In this episode, Fletcher concocts a scheme to help another prisoner get revenge on someone for cheating them of their possessions. Synopsis Due to an accident caused by falling off a ladder, Fletcher is put in the prison infirmary with a broken ankle, much to the annoyance of prison officer Mackay, who had him down for drainage detail. Fletcher is joined in the infirmary by the elderly Blanco and the unpleasant Norris, both of whom are not speaking to each other. Whilst they are on their own, Blanco reveals to Fletcher that he suspects Norris of cheating in a card game they had, which resulted in Blanco losing his possessions as a result. That night, Blanco informs Fletcher that if he dies before he is released from prison, he would bequeath to him a treasure map to the loot he stole. Norris overhears this and attempts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Peace For The Wicked
"No Peace for the Wicked" is an episode of the British sitcom '' Porridge'', made for the BBC. It first aired on 14 November 1975, and is the fourth episode of the second series. In this episode, Fletcher tries to have some peace during a weekend afternoon, but fails to achieve this. Synopsis On a Saturday afternoon, while prisoners are enjoying some free time within Slade Prison, Fletcher decides to spend his lying on his bunk and reading his adult magazine. However, he finds himself unable to achieve peace as several of his friends visit him asking him to join their activities or loan them something. Just as he appears to have some peace, Fletcher notices that there is a wooden hobby horse The term "hobby horse" is used, principally by folklorists, to refer to the costumed characters that feature in some traditional seasonal customs, processions and similar observances around the world. They are particularly associated with May Da ... in his cell, made by elderly prisoner Bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disturbing The Peace (Porridge)
"Disturbing the Peace" is an episode of the British sitcom '' Porridge'', made for the BBC. It first aired on 7 November 1975, and is the third episode of the second series. In this episode, Mr Mackay leaves Slade Prison to go on a course, though the prisoners soon wish for him back when they discover how awful his replacement is. Synopsis One day, Fletcher visits the governor in his office to show him a stack of new books for him to check, before they will be stocked in the library. While he is distracted using one of these to prop up his lopsided bookcase, Fletcher notices a memo and briefly reads it. Upon returning to his cells, he reveals to Godber that prison officer Mackay is due to leave Slade Prison to attend a course. Fletcher makes a sly bet with Mr. Mackay that he can use astrology to predict his future and MacKay rebukes him for having the audacity to try to bet with him in front of his impressionable young cellmate (he accepts the bet though). After he departs a few da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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