Porridge (2016)

Series 1

Nigel Fletcher is a sharp-witted chancer with no respect for authority. Just like his grandad Norman. Now, nearly 40 years after Norman served time, Nigel is following in his grandad's footsteps. By heading straight into a prison cell.

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6 Episodes

The Go-Between
E1
The Go-BetweenFletch has taken to helping his fellow inmates with appeals, letters home and the like. But when Barry's girlfriend comes to visit, things get complicated.
The Cake
E2
The CakePrison bad boy Dougie Parfitt wants a favour and there is a new prison officer on the block, which spells double trouble for Fletch and his crew.
The Minder
E3
The MinderFletch gets on the wrong side of a mysterious new inmate. And to make matters worse he gets a present he wasn't expecting - he's inherited Scudds as a minder.
The Witness
E4
The WitnessDougie Parfitt wants Fletch to join his crew as his consigliere. But when Fletch tries to broker a peace with Dougie's arch rival, things don't quite go according to plan
The Listener
E5
The ListenerAn intriguing new inmate arrives at Wakeley, in the form of depressed rock star Rob Strange. Fletch is tasked with keeping an eye on him but events take an unexpected turn.
The Rift
E6
The RiftFletch's radio station is a great success, his relationship with elderly cell-mate Joe less so, as is news of his appeal and in frustration he plays provocative songs on air. To solve one of the problems Joe is given a single cell but Fletch's relief is short-lived when he is forced to share with an even more annoying inmate and he hears bad news about Joe - realizing that the old man was not so bad after all.