Porridge

1 series•Entertainment / Comedy

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Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, the duo behind the original 1970s version of `Porridge', this series follows Nigel `Fletch' Fletcher as he serves time in Wakeley Prison. Played by actor and comedian Kevin Bishop, Fletch is the grandson of Ronnie Barker's legendary character Norman Stanley Fletcher, and he is in prison for committing a number of cybercrimes. As well as spending time trying to avoid the attention of the prison guards, Fletch also has to contend with a number of unpredictable and hot-headed inmates.

Episode 1The Go-Between

Fletch has taken to helping his fellow inmates with appeals, letters home and the like.

Episode 2The Cake

Bad boy Dougie Parfitt wants a favour, and there is a new prison officer on the block.

Episode 3The Minder

Fletch gets on the wrong side of a mysterious new inmate.

Episode 4The Witness

Dougie Parfitt wants Fletch to join his crew as his consigliere.

Episode 5The Listener

Fletch is tasked with keeping an eye on a new inmate, but events take an unexpected turn.

Episode 6The Rift

Fletch and his cellmate Joe are getting on each other's nerves - life can be tough inside.

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