Going Straight (1978)
1978 – 1978 · TV show · 1 season · 6 episodes · 30 min · Watch time ≈ 3 h 00 min PG
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Synopsis
Going Straight is a BBC sitcom which was a direct spin-off from Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, newly released from the fictional Slade Prison where the earlier series had been set. It sees Fletcher trying to become an honest member of society, having vowed to stay away from crime on his release. The title refers to his attempt, 'straight' being a slang term meaning being honest, in contrast to 'bent', i.e., dishonest. Also re-appearing was Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber, who was Fletcher's naïve young cellmate and was now in a relationship with his daughter
Going Straight is a TV show that premiered in 1978. Created by Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement. Starring Ronnie Barker, Timothy Bateson and Pete Postlethwaite.
Episodes
Cast
Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley Fletcher
Timothy BatesonOaksey
Pete PostlethwaiteThomas Clifford Crowther
Alfred LynchDave Pipers
Roberta ToveyPennyEElizabeth CassidyPamela
Fulton MackayMr. Mackay
Nigel HawthorneWorm WellingsFFreddie EarlleTony
Royston TicknerSergeant
Milton JohnsMr. Kirby
Lally BowersMrs. ApplebyTechnical details
Release
- First aired
- 24 February 1978
- Last aired
- 7 April 1978
- Seasons
- 1 · 6 episodes
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Age rating
- PG United Kingdom
Crew
- Created by
- Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Origin and production
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Network
- BBC One
- Story setting
- London
Around the world
Streaming in 2 countries
