Quick Summary
Fletch decides to sort out Godber’s torrid love life, believing the situation has become untenable. To achieve this, he concocts a cunning plan that draws his own daughter into the mix, hoping the scheme will bring order to the chaos.
About This Program ✦
Heartbreak Hotel is a programme presented in the form of an episode, falling under the broader genre of episodic television. It follows the familiar format of a self‑contained story, delivering its narrative within a single instalment rather than across multiple series. In this particular episode, the character Fletch takes it upon himself to intervene in the turbulent love affairs of his colleague Godber. Recognising that Godber’s romantic entanglements have become increasingly fraught, Fletch decides to take decisive action. He concocts a scheme that is deliberately shrewd, aiming to bring order to the chaos that has surrounded Godber’s relationships. The crux of Fletch’s plan hinges on the involvement of his own daughter. By drawing her into the situation, he hopes to create a leverage point that will steer Godber’s love life onto a more manageable path. The strategy is portrayed as cunning, suggesting that Fletch is willing to employ personal connections to achieve his objective. While the exact mechanics of the plan remain undisclosed, the episode centres on the interplay between Fletch’s protective instincts, his daughter’s role, and the effort to untangle Godber’s torrid romantic saga.
Porridge broadcasts on U&Gold +1 at 7:40pm, Monday, 2 February 2026. (Subtitles)


