Porridge
External Rating84%
197430 minEnded

Porridge

Network:BBC One

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S03E06 - "Final Stretch"

Aired on Mar 25, 1977, 7:30 PM

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Description

Classic comedy series about the inmates and wardens of HM Prison Slade.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
30 min
Premiered
September 5, 1974
Ended
March 25, 1977
Schedule
Friday at 8:30 PM

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Episodes (3 Seasons · 18 Episodes)

A Storm in a Teacup

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.

Feb 18, 1977

30 min

Poetic Justice

Fletcher's new cellmate turns out to be the judge who sentenced him to five years in Slade Prison.

Feb 25, 1977

30 min

Rough Justice

Fletcher is worried that Judge Rawley might rob him of his main source of income - writing letters for illiterate inmates.

Mar 4, 1977

30 min

Pardon Me

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.

Mar 11, 1977

30 min

A Test of Character

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.

Mar 18, 1977

30 min

Final Stretch

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

Mar 25, 1977

30 min

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