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Porridge

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Another chance to see the pilot episode that launched the classic prison comedy starring Ronnie Barker , originally shown in 1973 as part his Seven of One series. Also starring Brian Wilde and Fulton Mackay.
Prisoner and Escort. Career criminal Norman Fletcher is escorted to his new "home" by a sympathetic warder.
Written by Dick Clement. Ian La Frenais : Producer Sydney Lotterby BBC DVD: Porridge. complete first series, price £12.99

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Barker
Unknown:
Brian Wilde
Unknown:
Fulton MacKay.
Unknown:
Norman Fletcher
Written By:
Dick Clement.
Written By:
Ian La Frenais
Source: Radio Times

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