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The Hustler

Porridge Series 1
Episode 2 of 6

Classic prison sitcom. Fletcher gets a permanent job with the pigs on the prison farm and dreams up a novel way to relieve the boredom of prison life. But when the stakes run high, honour among thieves is sorely tried.

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28 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Sep 2024 01:45
BBC Four

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Credits

Fletcher Ronnie Barker
Godber Richard Beckinsale
Mr MacKay Fulton Mackay
Navyrum Paul Angelis
Ives Ken Jones
Chief Prison Officer Arnold Peters
Dylan Philip Jackson
Verger John Rutland
Vicar Robert Gillespie
Landlord Ralph Watson
Nurse Peggy Mason
Mr Barrowclough Brian Wilde
Scouger Johnny Wade
Writer Dick Clement
Writer Ian La Frenais
Producer Sydney Lotterby

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Sep 1974 20:30
    BBC One London
  • Sat 22 Sep 2007 20:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue), Northern Ireland, England & Scotland only
  • Thu 22 Nov 2007 19:00
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue)
  • Sat 6 Dec 2008 18:40
    BBC Two England, Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
  • Sun 14 Feb 2010 19:00
    BBC Two England & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 7 Mar 2010 19:30
    BBC Two Wales
  • Fri 12 Mar 2010 19:30
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Tue 17 Sep 2024 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 22 Sep 2024 01:45
    BBC Four

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