Duration
35 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 1 of 8
Quick Summary
The inmates hunt for a thief
About This Program
The disappearance of an illicit tin of pineapple chunks leaves the inmates horrified that there is a thief in their midst - and for a while, no one is above suspicion. Prison comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
Porridge broadcasts on U&Yesterday at 8:00pm, Friday, 2 January 2026. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime35 mins
DirectorSydney Lotterby
Cast & Crew
SL
Sydney LotterbyDirector
SL
Sydney LotterbyProducer
IL
Ian La FrenaisWriter
DC
Dick ClementWriter
GA
Graham Ashleyas Mr Appleton
FB
Felix Bownessas Gay Gordon
RB
Richard Beckinsaleas Lennie Godber
BW
Brian Wildeas Mr Barrowclough
CB
Christopher Bigginsas Lukewarm
FM
Fulton Mackayas Mr Mackay
ED
Eric Dodsonas Banyard
KJ
Ken Jonesas Ives
SK
Sam Kellyas Warren
TO
Tony Osobaas McLaren
JR
John Rudlingas Mr Birchwood
RB
Ronnie Barkeras Norman Stanley Fletcher
